Production Operator

Date: Jan 7, 2026

Location: Loudon, TN, US

Company:

Loudon's hometown employer Viskase invites applicants to be a valuable contributor to our bright future. In this role you will perform a wide range of duties that are in support of safely producing high quality food casing that is essential to the global meat industry. Casing is required for hot dogs, sausage, salami, bologna and other favorite consumer meat products. Viskase provides #1 quality casing (no meat production at Loudon Plant). Be a proud team member with Loudon's premier employer, Viskase. Apply with your work history, skills, and what makes you special. We're listening to you.

Starting rate of pay is $24.00 with regular progressive wage increases at 6, 12, 18, and 24 months.

Position Requirements

  • Ability to read and monitor gauges and accurately record information on tracking sheets or computer.
  • Operate machinery while monitoring for safety and adherence to quality product standards.
  • General housekeeping, sweeping, mopping, etc. to maintain work area in a safe and orderly manner

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

  • Strong teamwork and positive communication skills.
  • Ability to work closely with designated Trainer (senior, experienced operator), to achieve job competency and progress to qualified Operator
  • Must accept 12 hour rotating shift schedule.
  • Must have reliable attendance and show a high level of motivation.
  • Ability to follow standard work instructions, and accept supervision.
  • Basic digital device and computer knowledge.
  • Manual dexterity to include hand-eye coordination

Physical Requirements

  • Frequent climbing of stairs.
  • Constant standing and walking.
  • Occasional stooping, crouching, squatting and bending at the waist.
  • Occasional reaching overhead, shoulder and waist height.
  • Frequent grasping and turning of both hands.
  • Occasional lifting and carrying 50 liquid lbs. in a 5-gallon bucket approx. 50 feet.

About Us

Viskase is a global leader in the food packaging industry, renowned for delivering top-tier artificial casings and a comprehensive range of casings and nettings. With a remarkable legacy spanning over a century, Viskase has consistently revolutionized the meat processing sector. Notably, the company is responsible for manufacturing 30% of the world's hot dog casings, underscoring its dominant position in this market. What sets Viskase apart is its extensive global presence, boasting 11 manufacturing facilities and 9 sales offices strategically located in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, Italy, Brazil, Poland, and the Philippines.

Viskase Companies Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Work Location: In person

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