Machine Operator - 1st Shift - 18.00 per hour

Job Description

Job Description

Machine Operator

Location: Durham, NC
Shift: 1st Shift | Monday - Friday | 7:00am - 3:30pm

Pay: $18.00 per hour 

Are you hands-on, detail-oriented, and looking for a stable role where your work truly matters? We’re expanding our production team in Durham, NC, and we’re excited to welcome Machine Operators who are ready to grow, learn, and make an impact from day one.

As a Machine Operator, you’ll play a key role in keeping our production running safely, efficiently, and at the highest quality standards. Your work directly supports the products we deliver and the customers who rely on them. If you enjoy working with equipment, being part of a team, and taking pride in quality work, this could be the opportunity that you’ve been waiting for!

Responsibilities of the Machine Operator:

• Assembling materials and operating equipment within specifications.
• Measuring, assembling, applying chemicals, and transporting materials with precision.
• Verifying that solutions, materials, and finished products meet specifications before use or release.
• Handling raw materials and finished products with care to prevent damage.
• Operating equipment in accordance with safety guidelines and specifications.
• Maintaining process specifications and inspecting products for quality.
• Accurately recording process data and information.
• Making informed decisions based on gathered data.
• Communicating issues regarding products, processes, and data to supervisors or managers promptly.

Requirements for the Machine Operator:

• Reliable means of transportation.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
• Self-motivated with good basic math and written communication skills.
• Safety-conscious and willing to take on responsibility.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and maintain good attendance.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to read, follow instructions, and accurately record information.
• Work experience in an industrial environment with knowledge of general plant safety.

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to mechanical noise, a dusty work environment, and varying temperatures.

Physical Requirements for the Machine Operator

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Standing for extended periods and performing physical activities like walking, stooping, bending, crouching, twisting, climbing, and kneeling.

If you’re dependable, motivated, and ready to start (or grow) your career as a Machine Operator, we want to hear from you. 

Apply today and take the next step toward a rewarding production career!