Tn Assembler Operator

Woodstream is the largest independent pest & animal control platform in North America, offering innovative brands with industry-leading efficacy and safety.

Launch your career with us! Join a fast-paced manufacturing team where every day brings new opportunities to build your skills and your future.

We have an immediate opportunity for an Assembler Operator 1st Shift in Knoxville, TN

At Woodstream, our values drive everything we do:

• Consumer is the Boss - We are committed to listening to and understanding our customers’ needs!
• Invent the Future - Challenge the status quo: Think boldly and creatively!
• Execution is Everything - We are committed to deliver with excellence, speed, and accuracy.
• Collaborate Confidently - We trust, respect, and empower each other to win together.
• Play to Win - We’re bold, ambitious, and relentless in our pursuit of success.

Benefits of Working for Woodstream:

• Competitive benefits package including:
  • 401k with Company Match, eligible on First Day of Employment
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Effective on First Day of Employment
  • Quarterly 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.

SCOPE & BASIC FUNCTION:

An Assembler/Operator is responsible for safety, quality and throughput in a part assembly operation and capable of optimizing equipment and/or processes in various work activities. An AO will participate in solving problems and implementing solutions in a team based environment to increase Woodstream’s productivity. An AO is an integral part of the production team. Their success will be determined by the positive way in which they communicate, cooperate, interact, and contribute towards achieving work center goals and objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Regular attendance and punctuality required.

The size, nature, and seasonal requirement of the Assembly operation in TN requires a high level of flexibility and efficiency. There are (4) areas of concentration in which AO’s operate. Assembler/Operators are required to demonstrate a standard level of proficiency in at least (1) or more areas of concentration after one year of employment and (2) or more areas after two years.

Energizer Builder:

• Build units consistently within process specifications and at a throughput rate that meets or exceeds documented standards.
• Produce parts and/or product that meet or exceed the specified quality requirements.
• A successful Builder has demonstrated capability and is a certified builder of at least 75% of all units available for production.
• Perform efficient setups and changeovers as per the production schedule.
• Work with other Builders and Supervisors in identifying and implementing ways to maximize throughput, safety, and quality of products or processes.

Accessories Builder:

• Build Accessories products consistently within process specifications and at a throughput rate that meets or exceeds documented standards.
• Produce parts and/or product that meet or exceed the specified quality requirements.
• Packs and palletizes units as per product specifications and at a throughout rate that meets or exceeds documented standards.
• A successful Accessories Builder has demonstrated capability and is a certified builder of at least 75% of all Accessories units available for production.
• Perform efficient setups and changeovers as per the production schedule.
• Work with other Builders and Supervisors in identifying and implementing ways to maximize throughput, safety, and quality of products or processes.

QC Tester/Packer:

• Collect units from Builders for testing.
• Inspects and test units, including UL test units as defined by product specifications, at a throughout rate that meets or exceeds documented standards.
• Folds inserts and information booklets and prepares other materials for packaging at a standard throughput rate.
• Packs and palletizes units as per product specifications and at a throughout rate that meets or exceeds documented standards.

Sub Assembler/Operator:

• Load materials and operate equipment (wire machines, drill/punch presses, etc) to produce subassembly components within process specifications and at a throughput rate that meets or exceeds documented standards.
• Produce parts and/or product that meet or exceed the specified quality requirements.
• Perform daily machine inspections and maintenance as per operator task list.
  • Perform efficient setups and changeovers as per the production schedule

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• 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
• Participate in cross training program 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.
• Operate in a safe manner and comply 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

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/OTHER SKILLS:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Basic mathematical skills
• Basic problem solving skills
• Basic mechanical aptitude

Woodstream is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, marital status, union affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Note: If hired, Employment Eligibility Verification will be carried out upon selection. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.

We retain employment applications for a minimum of 2 years from date of receipt for non-hire applicants or from date of termination for employees/contractors and possibly longer if legally required.