Department: Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Job Locations: Packing / Boosting, Formation / Finishing

Shift: Days (6am to 6pm)

Job Summary: The Entry Level Machine Operator is responsible for the proper operation of the assigned machine in accordance with established procedures.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Monitor machine operation to detect malfunctions and to ensure that outputs conform to specifications
• Examine, inspect, and measure raw materials and finished products to verify conformance to specifications.
• Will perform additional duties as required.

Job Environment:

• This position works in a manufacturing setting. This role routinely uses standard warehouse equipment such as hand trucks, box cutters and tape dispensers.
• This position may work with hazardous materials where personal protective equipment (PPE) is necessary and specific procedures must be followed to adhere to safety regulations.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Must be able to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
• Must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 6 Months experience as a machine operator within a manufacturing environment strongly preferred

Wage and Benefits:

Starting rate: $15.50 to $17.50 per hour (review every 3 months) top out pay up to $22.00 per hour

401k; Medical; Dental; Vision and more

Paid Time Off

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Tennessee State laws, it is the policy of Hankook & Company ES America to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Department at 931-999-8203.