Operator / Maintenance

Ascend Staffing•Jerome, ID

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Ascend Staffing is hiring an Operator in Jerome, Idaho, for a role paying $23 per hour. The position supports daily facility operations in a manufacturing or processing environment, with work involving production operations, maintenance, safety compliance, and quality assurance. Equipment performance, cleanliness, and following established procedures are important parts of the role. The Operator may monitor plant operations, communicate with team members, document work, and help keep equipment and work areas operating safely and efficiently. The role calls for dependability, mechanical aptitude, basic computer skills, and consistent attention to safety, quality, and procedures. The position is temp-to-hire, with an anticipated start date of ASAP, and follows a 3-2-2 schedule from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am. The client offers a practical, team-focused work environment where safety, reliability, and quality matter. Ascend Staffing provides support throughout the assignment. Employment eligibility requires being legally able to work in the United States; candidates may also be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Requirements

Experience in a manufacturing or processing environment.
Knowledge of plant operations and daily facility support tasks.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to support equipment operation and basic maintenance activities.
Familiarity with safety regulations, safety procedures, and quality assurance expectations.
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with a team.
Ability to use Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to follow instructions, standard procedures, and workplace expectations consistently.
Must be legally able to work in the United States.
May be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience receiving and shipping products.
Experience cleaning equipment and monitoring performance to support efficient facility operations.
Experience following standard operating procedures.
Experience completing upkeep, inspections, and preventative maintenance on facility equipment and machinery.
Ability to assist with equipment repairs as needed.
Detail-oriented approach to identifying equipment issues and reporting concerns promptly.

Responsibilities

Support daily facility operations through production operations, maintenance, safety compliance, and quality assurance tasks.
Monitor plant operations.
Communicate with team members and document work.
Help keep equipment and work areas operating safely and efficiently.
Support equipment operation and basic maintenance activities.
Follow instructions, standard procedures, and workplace expectations consistently.