Production Operator

Job : 7386

Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle®. With 24,000 teammates worldwide, we build culture around values in action:
Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact in a high‑performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best every day.

JOB TITLE: Production Operator I — 2nd Shift (4pm — 12:30am)

Facility: Packaging Operations Center — Eagle Blvd., Shelbyville, TN

Reports to: Operations Supervisor

Posting Date: 1/7/2026

Final date to receive applications: 1/31/2026

• Responsible for the operation of hand pack and displays lines.
• Lead a small team of team members daily.
• Able to communicate to, train, coach and develop team members assigned to area of responsibility.
• Must drive productivity and efficiency performance in the workstation while maintaining highest levels of safety and quality.
• Maintains adherence to production schedules for the workstation. Ensures work is completed at the correct quantity and in the proper time frame.
• Performs changeovers as needed.
• Good understanding of operations cards and schematics.
• Performs necessary calculations before and after each production order. Completes necessary paperwork to record production and quality performance daily.
• Ensures standard quality checks are performed properly and regularly.
• Always keeps work cell neat and clean. Maintains lean work environment and strives to eliminate waste in the workstation.
• Maintain safe work environment by watching out for foot traffic; following standards and procedures; complying with operating policies and regulations; wear all required safety PPE and operate all work duties in a safe manner following proper procedures.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Other duties as assigned.

• HS Diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Team oriented.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math skills with strong attention to detail including speed and accuracy in counting and verification.
• Strong communication both written and verbal.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Highly motivated team player, willing to accept additional responsibilities and strive for continuous improvement.
• Interact with and work well with others in various fast changing environments/ situations.

• Occasional lifting and moving material or objects that are average weight continuously and heavy weight material or objects frequently.
• Move light weight objects or material overhead occasionally.
• Bend, stretch, and reach low and high places frequently.
• Engage in full manual dexterity in both hands and wrists.
• Ability to perform standing job for 12 consecutive hours.
• Operate computer and other production equipment.
• Ascend/descend ladder.

Negligible –Up to 1 lb Rare –Up to 15%

Very Light –Over 1 lb. and up to 5 lbs Occasional –Over 15% and up to 40%

Light –Over 5 lbs. and up to 25 lbs Frequent –Over 40% and up to 70%

Average –Over 25 lbs. and up to 50 lbs Continuous –Over 70%

Heavy –Over 50 lbs Occasional –Up to 40%

Newell Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.