Operations Associate - Night Shift - Morristown, TN

Operations Associate – Night Shift – Morristown, TN

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The Operations Associate is responsible for material handling, warehousing, quality checks and assisting Operations Technicians with the preparation and execution of startup, changeovers, operations, and line clearance. The key role of position is to ensure all material is supplied and taken to and from production areas.

This position will have primary responsibility for executing the coordination of production materials, safety compliance, data collection, quality samples, maintaining 5S Visual Workplace, inventory (raw materials, packaging materials and finished goods), cycle counts and overall production support. The Operations Associate works within a structure that requires considerable interaction with others in the same production unit as well as other production units and support functions.

• Understands and is accountable for full compliance of all Quality, EOHS and FP&R guidelines; as well as external regulatory requirements
• Unload and inspect inbound trailers according to SOPs, sample and test as required
• Transfer materials and supplies to storage, processing and finishing areas using required equipment
• Confirm in-house availability of raw and packing materials for current and next runs understanding schedule and demand plans
• Coordinate with upstream and downstream processes by working with others in planning, warehouse, receiving and vendor representatives to ensure availability of materials
• Prepare and load finished product for shipping using SAP and working with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Complete all appropriate SAP, Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Forklift Terminals/RF transactions for receiving, transferring and shipping of materials and finished product
• Perform cycle counts and inventories
• Complete daily check sheet for forklift safety and maintenance
• Change out forklift batteries daily for recharging using overhead crane
• Perform safety check of pallet stacking at end of shift and report and resolve any issues
• Assist with startup, line clearance, and operations of automated and manual equipment throughout the production facility
• Complete daily housekeeping activities and perform assessments as required to meet all GMP’s and FDA requirements
• Remove and dispose of production line waste according to Standard Operating Procedures
• Assist with loading scrap trailers for disposal or recycle

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a manufacturing / warehousing environment
• Proficient with computers, software, and data processing
• Must be able to work any shift, weekends and mandatory overtime as needed
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly for extended periods of time
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders, bend to 90 degrees repeatedly
• Demonstrated competency of Attention to Detail, Work Standards, Initiative and Managing Work
• Preferred:
  Demonstrated ability and experience operating forklifts and other powered industrial vehicles
• GMP and/or consumer goods manufacturing experience a plus
• Demonstrated competency in problem solving/decision making, effective communication, results oriented, and job fit
• WMS/SAP experience

Minimum

Education Required:

High School/GED

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City:
Morristown

State:
Tennessee

Job Category:
Operations

Job Function:
Management and Manufacturing

Employment Type:

Full-time

Seniority Level: Entry level