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Production Operator - I

Hudson Materials Company
Knoxville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/31/2026

Production Operator Class I Role

* Pre employment drug test along with background check are required *

Reports To
Plant Manager

Job Overview
Is responsible for safely performing the daily operations of the facility. Can keep the facility neat and organized, care for and maintain all plant equipment and report any safety or environmental concerns. Can follow all processes and procedures. Background checks, initial drug test and random drugs are required for this job.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Loading and Unloading Trucks
  • Follow Procedures
  • Know what product is in each tank
  • Knows what products our customers typically purchase from us
  • Knows when/what questions to ask when something is out of the ordinary
  • Can Consistently be accurate when filling out all paperwork (BOL’s/State Tickets)
  • Operating mobile plant equipment safely (Yard Dog/ Forklift/Skid steer)
  • Will be able to understand the difference between Anionic and Cationic Emulsions
  • Understands what tankers which products can be loaded in
  • Understands the consequences if anionic and cationic are mixed
  • Can perform tank to tank transfers
  • Proper valve alignment
  • Calculation and execution of volume of material to be moved
  • Can calculate the starting volume from starting tank
  • Can calculate the ending volume in the receiving tank
  • Is responsible for ensuring overflow does not happen
  • Safely hook-up and unload railcars
  • Follow all safety guidelines
  • Ensure contents of railcars are known
  • Unload into correct tank
  • Keep up with plant cleanliness checklists
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Fill out and perform pre-shift checklists
  • Report any issues to Plant manager
  • Follow maintenance plan
  • Can Comprehend and Follow directives from management

Expectations

This person will perform their job duties in a manner that is safe, environmentally conscience and adheres to the highest quality standards. This role will ensure that all customers, other employees and visitors will enter into a clean, safe and friendly environment. This person will be an example of co-operation, open mindedness, honesty and fairness to the rest of the team. All responsibilities will be carried out using fact-based decision making and continuous improvement mindset.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime
  • Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • On-the-job training
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • Asphalt/Emulsion : 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Knoxville, TN 37917 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Knoxville, TN 37917: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22

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