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**LOCATION:** Packaging Operations Center

Shelbyville, TN

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** .