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What they do
A Filling Machine Operator operates and maintains machinery which fills containers at a production or manufacturing facility, or a distribution hub. These machines may also seal and weigh the containers.
$41,455 / year median in Tennessee
+16% projected growth
Job Description
WORK PROGRAM/STUDENT
Inteplast Films Corporation United States, Tennessee, Talbott 1 Inteplast Drive (Show on map) Sep 14, 2026
TITLE:
Work Program/Student
POSITION OBJECTIVE
The interns are to assist in the proper identification of slit rolls and to ensure each roll is packed and labeled according to the customer specifications. Interns under the age of eighteen (18) are not authorized to use motorized equipment. This includes but is not limited to; forklifts, cranes, slitting machines, conveyers, balers, core-cutters, and wrapping machines.
QUALIFICATIONS
Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary. Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.
High School graduate or equivalent
Oral and Written communication skills
Computer Skills
Mechanical Aptitude
Ability to work as a team member
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Learn to read and verify customer requirements by reviewing the setup and exception codes.
Assist in the staging and use the proper packing supplies to include banding of the finished product.
Enter data into the computer at the packing station and at the stretch-wrapping station.
Must be able to print labels at the packaging station and know how to verify the roll width and data for each finished roll coming off the conveyers.
Must be able to weigh the finished pallet and to properly apply label to pallet verifying data.
Assist in maintaining good housekeeping and safe working environment.
Interact and communicate with fellow packers, production supervisor, lead technician, and slitting technicians as required.
Assist in any function of the slitting department as requested by our lead operator and/or supervisor.
Complies with all SQF procedures.
Reports any food safety problems to a member of management or SQF Practitioner.
WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS SUBJECTED TO IN THIS POSITION
Manufacturing Environment
Inside and outside environments apply.
Subject to extreme cold; temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
Subject to extreme heat; temperatures above 100 degrees for more than one hour.
Subject to noise, causing reason to shout in order to be heard above the noise level. Inteplast Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at applicantaccommodation@inteplast.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. For more information, about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, view the EEO - Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance