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Machine Operator

$20 per hour

Automation Personnel Services Inc

Job Description

Job Description

Machine Operator
Automation Personnel Services is looking for Machine Operators for a company based in Nashville, TN. In this role, you will have the opportunity to advance your career with a leading global manufacturer of specialty materials including construction materials and hygiene products.

Pay Rate
$20.00 per hour

Schedule and Hours
This position follows a 12-hour block schedule (does not rotate)

  • Day Shift: 4:45 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Night Shift: 4:45 PM – 5:00 AM

Employees work a block schedule :

  • Week 1: Work 3 days, off 2 days, work 2 days (36 hours )
  • Week 2: Off 2 days, work 3 days, off 2 days (48 hours )

This schedule will include weekend work when scheduled

Machine Operator Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Assist in producing and controlling the quality of film produced.
  • Ensure quality of finished products are within customer specifications.
  • Learn how to accurately enter and review key film properties in computer.
  • Complete safety orientation and forklift, pole truck, clamp truck, and claw truck certification training
  • Learn and perform thread-up and winding procedures according to company standards
  • Learn and follow proper core cutting procedures to support production operations
  • Maintain process rolls by following established procedures for roll care, cleaning, and film wrapping removal
  • Complete proper documentation in logs and other paperwork
  • Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and work within the safety guidelines

Machine Operator Qualifications and Requirements :

  • Previous experience in manufacturing is required
  • Ability to read and interpret work order sheets and identify materials by part numbers
  • Ability to stand and walk for a 12-hour shift including climbing stairs
  • Ability to wear PPE including steel toe shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection hair / beard nets
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs with ease
  • Drug screen and criminal background check required

Job Type
Full-time, temporary to hire

Benefits

  • Weekly Pay
  • Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
  • 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
  • 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours

401(k) R etirement P lan
Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401(k) matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.

Click Apply Now to submit your application or call us at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com to learn more. You can also apply in person at our office located at:

Automation Personnel Services Nashville Branch
2510 Murfreesboro Pike
Suite 4
Nashville, TN 37217

Bonus Opportunity!
We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services
Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:

  • 11-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2026).
  • Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2026).
  • Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
  • Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
  • Named one of America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025).
  • Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

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