Production Operator

Laborup • Newport, TN

22d

About The Position

The Production Operator supports a fast-paced food and consumer packaged goods manufacturing environment. This is a clean, safety-first operation where quality, teamwork, and consistency are important. The company emphasizes family values, training, long-term career development, and opportunities for advancement; many Production Supervisors and Area Managers began in production. On-the-job training is provided, and employees may learn additional stations and progress into more advanced roles.

The position is offered on second shift, 3 p.m.–11 p.m., or third shift, 11 p.m.–7 a.m. Compensation is listed as $23 per hour, consisting of a $21.75 base rate and a $1.25 per-hour shift differential. Benefits include potential for $0-premium medical coverage, an annual Health Risk Assessment, company-paid life insurance, a 401(k), a company pension, variable compensation when the business performs well, annual safety shoe and uniform allowances, a quarterly gym membership allowance, and weekly pay.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Manufacturing experience is helpful but not required; on-the-job training is provided.
• Willingness to learn new stations, accept feedback, and grow into more advanced roles.
• Positive, dependable, and respectful attitude, with the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operating and monitoring automated production lines, following standard work instructions to keep production running safely and smoothly.
• Load and unload raw materials and packaging components, stage materials at the line, and maintain consistent material flow to prevent downtime.
• Perform periodic in-process quality checks and basic measurements, and document checks as required.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized workspace while following GMP and food-safety expectations.
• Collaborate with teammates and supervisors, communicate issues, support changeovers, and learn additional stations as training progresses.

Benefits

• Potential for $0-premium medical coverage.
• Annual Health Risk Assessment.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Company pension.
• Variable compensation when the business performs well.
• Annual safety shoe allotment.
• Annual uniform allotment.
• Quarterly gym membership allotment.
• Paid weekly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED