Production Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Are you mechanically inclined and enjoy hands-on work? Do you take pride in producing quality products while working with a team? This could be the opportunity for you!

APEX Placement & Consulting has partnered with an established manufacturer in Graniteville, SC, looking to add Production Operators to its team. In this role, you’ll operate production equipment, handle materials, and inspect finished products to help keep operations running safely and efficiently. Afternoon and evening shifts are currently available.

What’s In It for You?

• Competitive pay of $20.50–$24.50 per hour, based on experience.

• Shift times to meet your scheduling needs:
  

  • 1st Shift:  8:00am – 4:30pm
  • 2nd Shift:  4:00pm – 12:30am
  • 3rd Shift:  12:00am – 8:30am

• Hands-on experience with a variety of manufacturing equipment.

• Cross-training opportunities across multiple production areas.

• Opportunity to expand your technical skills in a team-focused environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Set up and operate manufacturing equipment, including panel lines, purlin machines, slitter/recoil systems, standing seam lines, and related machinery.

• Load coils, move raw materials, and catch, stack, and organize finished products.

• Use forklifts, hoists, and cranes to safely move materials as assigned.

• Read engineering drawings, job packets, and work instructions to produce parts according to specifications.

• Inspect products using tape measures, calipers, and other measuring tools.

• Complete production documentation and required quality checks.

• Report equipment concerns and assist with basic troubleshooting.

• Follow safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including end-of-shift housekeeping.

• Cross-train in other production areas and help train new team members as needed.

• Work with supervisors and teammates to meet production goals and identify opportunities for improvement.

What We’re Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• At least one year of production equipment experience, preferably in manufacturing.

• Experience operating forklifts, hoists, or cranes preferred.

• Ability to read work instructions and engineering drawings.

• Ability to use measuring tools accurately and perform basic math calculations.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.

• Dependability, teamwork, and willingness to learn new equipment and processes.

• Technical or vocational training and familiarity with lean manufacturing are a plus.

Ready to put your skills to work? Apply today!

APEX Placement & Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.