JOIN A TEAM DRIVEN BY VALUES:

Southern Champion Tray is more than a leading manufacturer of paperboard packaging; we are a community-driven team that is rooted in our core values. Located in the vibrant city of Chattanooga, TN, SCT has been setting the standard for quality and innovation in the packaging industry. Our commitment to integrity, service, relationships, and resourcefulness is not just about doing business—it’s about fostering a culture where our employees grow and thrive alongside the company.
At Southern Champion Tray (SCT), we don’t just work, we embody our core values in every task we undertake:
Trustworthy: We believe in integrity and transparency, where our actions match our words in all our relationships.
Servant-Hearted: We empower our team to serve, not just our customers, but also each other, our suppliers, and the community.
Relational: We foster a nurturing environment that thrives on compassion, balance, and personal and professional growth.
Resourceful: We’re dedicated to strategic insourcing, creating solutions from within and applying our knowledge to future opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Language Skills: Read, write, and communicate in English.
• Mathematical Skills: Proficient in math, measurements, and units.
• Physical Demands: Able to stand, lift up to 25 pounds, and perform tasks for a minimum of 8 hours.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills and software proficiency.

• Feeding: Remove blanks from pallets, check product quality, and place them in the feed hopper.
• Quality Control: Monitor product flow for quality and alert the Operator of issues.
• Packing: Fill corrugated cases with the proper count and notify Supervisor of issues.
• Maintain Quality: Learn defective product characteristics, sort defective parts, and communicate with the team.
• Teamwork: Collaborate to improve operations, reduce waste, and maintain lean manufacturing goals.
• Cross Training: Rotate to different machines and work areas.
• Follow Procedures: Adhere to new procedures and innovations that enhance efficiency and safety.
• Clean Work Environment: Maintain cleanliness following the 5S system.
• Effective Downtime: Use machine downtime for cleaning or tasks as instructed by the supervisor.