Machine Operator

About the role

Woodstream is the largest independent pest & animal control platform in North America, offering innovative brands with industry-leading efficacy and safety. Join a team that builds the future! Looking for a job where you can make a real impact? We currently have an exciting manufacturing opportunity available at our Knoxville location. Our values drive everything we do: Consumer is the Boss – we listen to and understand customers’ needs; Invent the Future – challenge the status quo, think boldly and creatively; Execution is Everything – deliver with excellence, speed, and accuracy; Collaborate Confidently – trust, respect, and empower each other to win together; Play to Win – bold, ambitious, relentless pursuit of success. This is an immediate opportunity for a Machine Operator on the 2nd shift.

Responsibilities

• Produce consistently, parts and/or product that meets the specified quality requirements.
• Proficient in use of gages and tools required to monitor quality.
• Perform adjustments of a minor, frequent or repetitious nature, as defined by the work center’s task list and process documentation.
• Maintain and support continuous operations in accordance with work center schedules.
• Maximize machine efficiency and throughput, and when appropriate, seek assistance for equipment failure.
• Interact with others towards accomplishment of team goals/objectives.
• Provide quality cross training and support to co-workers as needed.
• Integrate temporary employees into duties as required.
• Participate in identifying problems, suggest improvements and participate where appropriate in implementation of solutions.
• Operates in a safe manner and complies with safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly way, during and at end of shift.
• Record and maintain any data related to work activity in a concise, accurate way, and communicate appropriately.
• Will assist in operations in any which way deemed essential to meet production requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Basic mathematical skills
• Basic problem solving skills
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• High School Diploma/GED required or 1‑2 years’ experience in a mechanical trade
• Proficiency in reading and writing English

Benefits

• 401k with Company Match, eligible on First Day of Employment
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Effective on First Day of Employment
• Access to Company Paid Penn Medicine Health Clinics
• Monthly Attendance Bonus; general bonus based on company performance
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Company Paid Basic Life & Disability Insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Insurance Options
• Company paid ID Theft Insurance
• Legal Assistance Plan Options
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Pet Insurance
• Stable, growing working environment with a history of 150 years of doing business
• Opportunity to advance within the company

Pay

Pay rates starting at $18.53/hour.

Schedule

2nd shift.