Machine Operator – 3rd Shift

Job ID: 186811
Location: Kernersville, NC
Employment Type: Light Industrial

Schedule: Sunday–Thursday, 11pm–7am

Operate and monitor manufacturing equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. Maintain equipment, perform basic troubleshooting, and keep accurate production records.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set up, operate, and adjust manufacturing machines per SOPs and work instructions.
  • Monitor production quality; inspect products and identify defects or contamination.
  • Perform basic troubleshooting, routine maintenance, and minor repairs.
  • Load raw materials and unload finished goods.
  • Operate sealing equipment and manage scrap by weighing, documenting, and discarding.
  • Enter production data into operating systems and maintain required output levels.
  • Train new team members when needed and support other departments as assigned.
  • Follow all safety, PPE, and contamination-control guidelines; maintain a clean work area.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • 6–12 months of manufacturing experience.
  • Basic computer skills and ability to read/locate documents.
  • Intermediate English communication skills.
  • Basic math skills, including use of a ruler.
  • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and reliability.
  • Ability to clearly communicate machine performance and production issues.