Cutter Apprentice - Night Shift (3 Day/12 Hour)

SOUTHERN CHAMPION TRAY LLCSOUTHERN CHAMPION TRAY LLCChattanooga, Tennessee, United States
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Posted

9/11/2026

Employment

Full time

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Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The primary responsibility is to safely set up and operate machinery to produce quality products at target speeds. Secondary duties include stocking materials, performing mechanical troubleshooting, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Requirements overview

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, along with one to three months of related experience or training. Basic computer skills, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to communicate effectively in English are required.

Key skills

Machine operationMechanical abilityComputer skillsSafety complianceProcess improvementFood safety5S systemsCommunicationSituational awarenessTechnical troubleshooting

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Education requirements

high school

About SOUTHERN CHAMPION TRAY LLC

Industry

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

Employees

472

Type

Privately Held

Size

501-1,000 employees

Since 1927, Southern Champion Tray has been manufacturing quality paperboard packaging products. As a third generation family owned company, our reputation has been built through clear vision, constant innovation, and unwavering commitment to excellence and integrity in all business practices. These principles have been the backbone of our success. The quality you can expect from SCT goes far beyond the value of products bought and sold. We strive to ensure that you are taken care of in every way, long before and long after the sale. Each of our employees operates on the basis of maintaining a long-standing reputation of integrity and customer satisfaction. The thread of excellence runs through every segment of our business and is apparent in our premium products, constant innovation, and professionalism. You can rely on us to provide complete packaging solutions for your business.

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Job categories

ManufacturingTradesLogistics

Description

All jobs at Southern Champion Tray (SCT) require Team members to act in accordance with the shared Core Values and Operating principles of the company as they perform specific job functions. These include: * Trustworthy – We strive for our actions to match our words in all our relationships. * Servant – Hearted – We enable and empower our team to serve the needs of customers, Team members, suppliers and the community. * Relational – We aim to build healthy relationships while fostering and environment that promotes compassion, balance, and personal and professional growth. * Resourceful – We value strategic insourcing, first looking to create solutions internally, and then looking to apply that knowledge to future opportunities.   PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: Must safely set up and operate the machine according to the training program to acquire quality product at the desired target speed of each run. SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITY: * Stock the machine with materials needed for set up and die working  * Tools on the machine are to be in their proper holding places, borrowed tools are to be returned once they are no longer needed. * Locate issues that may occur mechanically to the machine as part of set up and while observing the machine while it is running. * Effectively utilize any machine downtime (not including approved breaks) by assisting with set-up or performing other tasks associated with maintaining a clean work environment or as otherwise instructed by a supervisor. * Communicates with other team members  * Wears appropriate PPE for the task and the area. * Welcomes updates and improvements to processes and follows new procedures and innovations, which would add to the efficiency and safety of the operation * Performs work in a manner that keeps down time to a minimum * Maintains a clean work environment in accordance with Food Safety and 5S systems * Follows all safety related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions, and guidelines. Use situational awareness and identify unsafe behaviors and conditions * May be asked to help with duties in other areas or departments * Performs other duties as assigned  * QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have basic computer skills and possess ability to utilize software. Must have mechanical ability and skills. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must have the ability to read and understand documents, letters, etc. and write legibly in English. Must be able to understand and speak clearly, communicate, and understand directions in English as needed. Night Shift (3 Day/12 Hour) - 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM EST - Green Team Amnicola Plant - 2601 Riverport Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37406

Requirements

  • Machine operation
  • Mechanical ability
  • Computer skills
  • Safety compliance
  • Process improvement
  • Food safety
  • 5S systems
  • Communication
  • Situational awareness
  • Technical troubleshooting

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