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RMF Operator / 1st Shift
Newbern, TN, USA
USD 19.6-21 / hour
Posted on Nov 3, 2026
The Impact You'll Make
Reports directly to the department Supervisor and performs production work across the Rubber Manufacturing Facility (RMF), including mixer operation, mill operation, line loading, and batch-off activities as assigned. The role supports safe, efficient production while maintaining established quality standards, accurate documentation, and material flow.
This is a 1st Shift position. Pay starts at $19.60 to $21.00 per hour, with progression up to $23.50 per hour at 12 months.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Maintain a safe work environment and follow all facility safety, quality, PPE, and 5S requirements.
- Operate assigned RMF equipment according to specifications, standard work, and production requirements.
- Prepare, stage, load, feed, guide, and move rubber compounds, raw materials, and production supplies through assigned RMF processes.
- Monitor equipment and material flow; make authorized adjustments and promptly report safety, quality, material, or equipment concerns.
- Complete required quality checks, production records, travelers, and shift-to-shift communication.
- Support standardized work, continuous improvement activities, productivity goals, and other assigned duties.
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Demonstrated reliability, attendance, teamwork, and safe work practices in a manufacturing environment.
- Effective communication skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Basic problem-solving skills and ability to work with a sense of urgency.
- Ability to complete required on-the-job and equipment-specific training.
Physical Effort
Active manufacturing work requiring prolonged standing and walking; frequent handling, gripping, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, and pulling; stair use for certain assignments; and lifting/carrying materials weighing up to 55 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Work is performed around industrial equipment, noise, vibration, forklift traffic, rubber materials, oils, carbon black and temperature variations.
Role flexibility: Employees may be trained and assigned across RMF process areas based on production needs, qualifications, and safe-work requirements. Duties listed are representative and may be adjusted as business needs change.
What You'll Get from Us
- We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
- You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
- We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
- You’ll receive benefits including paid time off, paid vacation, 401k retirement plan with company match, personal insurance, tuition reimbursement and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
Our Commitment to Transparency
Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.
The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
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