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

Shift & Wages:

• Rotating Shift – 1^st shift (6:30 am-2:30 pm), 2^nd shift (2:30 pm-10:30 pm), 3^rd shift (10:30 pm-6:30 am) Monday - Sunday
• Initially assigned to 1^st shift for training
• Required to rotate between all 3 shifts – shift premium applied on 2^nd and 3^rd 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 1^st 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

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.

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