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We're Hosting a Hiring Event! When: Wednesday, July 29th, 9a-12p & 3p-6p Where: 8051 Eastgate Blvd, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 Apply today! Pre-screened, qualified candidates will have the opportunity to register for an on-site tour before or during the event. Walk-ins also welcome. JOB SUMMARY:  The   Operator  is responsible for   running specified equipment  and   contributing skills and  expertise  to  the Production Line  to run  efficiently and effectively.  The Operator position duties are an essential part of our day-to-day operation; learning and applying established practices and established standards is paramount.  As a member of the Production Team,  Operators  take an active role in the areas of  safety, quality,  and  productivity , and  must insist on team accountability and trust. STARTING PAY: $19-20/hour plus shift differential (.25/hour from 3p-11p, $1.00/hour from 11p-7a) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Operate  in work groups and monitors processes within an assigned area of responsibility • Load and unload  items from machines and conveyors • Feed  materials through production equipment • Monitor and inspect  products to verify conformance to quality and safety  standards • Operate  equipment while evaluating product or package quality • Transfers finished products, raw materials, tools, or equipment between storage and work areas by hand or using hand trucks or powered lift trucks • R emove  products, machine attachments, or waste material from machines • Initiates  cleaning and sanitation of assigned areas • Ensures  daily housekeeping duties are completed thoroughly and correctly • Responsible for reporting food safety issues follow ing  established SOPs  and GMPs ; escalates serious or  unresolved issues to Lead Trainers  or acting  S upervisor s . • P articipate  in  start-ups, shut-downs,  changeovers and cleans ; contributes  to ensure efficiency and  on-time  completion . • Assist  in ensuring new team members are learning and consistently following SOPs, GMPs and other safety and food safety guidelines or regulations . May be responsible to cross-train or onboard new • Monitor, track and record   observations and contribute  to problem solving , process stability,  and variance  reduction • A dhere  to  Personnel, Food Safety and Safety policies, paying special attention to recipe adherence and lot code tracking • Record down-time causes, perform minor troubleshooting • Report malfunct ion or problems to Lead Trainers and/or  Supervisor s ,  immediately • Complete all operation- specific data collection throughout shift, with integrity,  accurately and on time . KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: • Must be 18 years of age or older • High School diploma or equivalent  preferred • Ability to understand and communicate  work  instructions in English • 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing/food production environment  preferred • High  mechanical aptitude is essential for this position • Ability to  maintain  regular and punctual attendance • Patience and the ability to communicate in a diverse work environment • Ability to  operate  machines in a safe manner • Ability to analyze machine operations and propose solutions to problems • Understanding of basic mathematical calculations,  reading numbers and symbols,  and record keeping • Ability to work in a team environment, being flexible and adaptive to changing needs • Ability to  manage time effectively, plan and organize  work space • Ability to learn and apply company standards including, but not limited to, lock-out/tag-out, safety practices, SOPs, GMPs, employee handbook, etc. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL FACTORS: • Positions require standing, repetitive movement, bending and twisting, and using hands to handle objects; exposure to sustained noise levels; exposure to a variety of food allergens; working in  very hot  temperatures; exposure to hazards such as machinery, slippery floors, ladders and powered industrial vehicles. May be  required  to wear personal protective equipment (PPE). • Repetitive lifting of up to 50 lbs. and repetitive transferring of buckets up to 100 lbs. from dollies to pallets • Ability to stand  for  9 5-100 % of shift, sometimes up to 12 hours • Able to work in environment  containing  nuts, pean uts,  dairy,  grains  and  other allergens • Must have the ability to perform repetiti ve tasks quickly and accurately • Must be available for all shifts, nights, weekends, some holidays; lots of potential for overtime Other Duties as Assigned :   This  job description is not intended to be all inclusive, but to serve as a guideline .   Management  retains  the right to  determine  additions or changes to job responsibilities.