Production Operator I
Shelbyville, Tennessee, US
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JOB TITLE: Production Operator I
DATE OF NOTICE: 6/5/2025 Job Classification: Direct Labor, Hourly
LAST DATE TO APPLY: 6/19/2025 Reports to: 2nd Shift Operations Supervisor
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Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Essential Functions
- 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
Manual Effort Applied Time Effort Applied
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 to50 lbs Continuous --Over 70%
Heavy --Over 50 lbs Occasional --Over 15% and up to 40%
Newell Brands and its Business Units are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply.