Innophos is seeking a Production Trainee to work in our Nashville location. The Production Trainee has the overall responsibility to maintain safety, quality and environmental effectiveness of the departmental operations.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for the overall efficient operation of the position. This includes safety, quantity, quality, housekeeping, record keeping, environmental, etc.
Observes and operates all equipment and instrumentation, troubleshoots, adjusts equipment, cleans equipment, and record data on appropriate logs and spreadsheets, as well as in E1 system
Select, prepares, fills, samples, weighs, and moves a variety of packages and containers as required for the proper packaging of the product
Moves pallets, containers, and equipment, throughout a restricted space, using a forklift
Required to rotate between all 3 shifts – shift premium applied on 2nd and 3rd shifts
Alternative work schedules may be required based on site business needs
Wages start at $19.00 / hour and may progress to higher job classifications based on qualifications, in accordance with the labor contract.
Eligible for overtime pay on hours worked that exceed 8/day, 8 consecutive and 40/week
Bi-weekly paid on Friday’s
Benefits
The following annual benefits are available, based on eligibility:
Annual incentive bonus up to 5% of eligible earnings (based on site and company performance)
12 paid Holidays, including 10 observed and 2 floaters
2 paid Sick days
Paid vacation, based on years of service
Paid Parental Leave
401k match up to 5% of eligible earnings
Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effective the 1st of the month following hire date
Health care & Dependent care flexible spending accounts
Life insurance (1X annual salary); additional supplemental insurance available
Short Term Disability insurance
Long Term Disability insurance
Accident insurance
Employee Assistance Program, including confidential counseling and access to local resources and online training
Discounts on travel and entertainment
Safety shoes and prescription safety glasses
Fitness Membership Reimbursement
Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Valid Driver's License required
High School Diploma or GED required
Must be available to work changing/rotating shifts and schedules
Must be computer literate
Must be capable of becoming a licensed lift truck operator
Must be capable of accurately completing log sheets/reports, both paper and electronic, understanding written material, performing basic mathematics, and making appropriate transactions in E1
Demonstrate knowledge of process flow description (PFD), key process control points, process description, round sheets and data sheets, analytical specifications and their control, all relevant job analyses, and appropriate troubleshooting
Demonstration of the above knowledge includes, written and oral testing and actual operation of equipment, to meet minimum standards of acceptability
Must have a good attendance record
Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices including the proper wearing of clean protective clothing, following personal hygiene standards, and adherence to food/drink/tobacco restrictions
Environmental and/or Physical Requirements
Constant standing
Frequent bending, lifting (avg 50 lb-max 50 lb), and operation of moving equipment (truck, spotter, forklift)
Occasional climbing (ladder, stairs), hand palletizing (50 lb/bag)
Able to wear a respirator (must comply with facial hair policy) and other required personal protective equipment
About Innophos
Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers.
Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration.
Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.
Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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