DePre is actively searching for a Machine Operator to join our team in Powell, TN. This position is currently working 10 hour shifts on days Monday - Thursday. They are planning to go to a 12 hour day shift schedule working rotating shifts in the near future.

Call or text 865-585-4897 for any questions.

We offer excellent opportunities for our employees to move up in our company and to continually improve themselves, both professionally and personally. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, STD/LTD, competitive wages, 401K participation and 4% match, shift differential, paid holidays and vacation time, gym and wellness center, pay for skills opportunities and much more.

SUMMARY:  Perform various duties such as inspecting and packaging to ensure and promote the efficient and productive functioning of the isolation gown machine by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following.  Other duties may be

assigned.

Examine overall quality of product as it comes off the machine to ensure good product.

Maintain production and be able to make adjustments via HMI displays.

Assist Process and Control Technicians in any repair.

Conduct operations in accordance with safety requirements.

Inspects and packages products from assigned machines.

Ensures that products conform to established specifications.

Maintains adequate raw materials, packing supplies and labels on hand at the machines.

Ensures manufacturing work instructions are followed by properly completing process/product checklists accurately and legibly.

Maintains a clean work area and follows proper safety, quality, and production and company procedures.

Arrives at work on time and complies with company attendance and tardiness policies.

Possesses the ability to get along with co-workers, customers, and company visitors.

Obeys all rules and performs any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred; or less than high school education with 3 to 6 months related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ration, and percent.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving few concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to operate a computer preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Items that are extremely heavy (over 50 lbs. up to 100 lbs.) are transported by using assistance. When assistance is required it is defined as using a team lift (another person), hand truck designed to move material, forklift, overhead crane or other material handling equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.

The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Due to the nature of the material being used in the facility, provided hairnets must be worn at all times on the manufacturing floor. Most jewelry, false fingernails and fingernail polish (even clear coat) are prohibited. Beard covers, if applicable, may be required. Protective eyewear is required to be worn at all times when entering the molding work environment. Hearing protection may be required.

COMMENTS

This position is considered medium work.

This position participates in a skills-based compensation program.