1st and 2nd shift production associate

Automation Personnel Services, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Referral bonus

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services is seeking an Assembly Technician to join a growing manufacturing team in Charlotte, NC. You will safely operate machinery to prepare mattresses for packaging, inspect finished goods, and ensure accurate labeling for shipment.

The role offers 1st and 2nd shifts with pay between $17.60–$18.60 per hour, full-time temporary-to-hire, and opportunities for referral bonuses. Join a team that ships comfort daily and maintains strong safety standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand, bend, twist, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly during an 8–10 hour shift.
• Match order sheets with correct box sizes and shipping labels.
• Previous experience in general labor, production, packaging, or warehouse environments is a plus, but training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate compression and rolling machinery to prep mattresses for packaging.
• Place rolled mattresses into shipping boxes, seal, and apply shipping labels.
• Inspect finished mattresses and packaging for defects, dirt, or mislabeling before staging.
• Move boxed inventory to warehouse staging areas or pallets for shipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation per safety standards.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Job description

Assembly Technician

Automation Personnel Services is seeking a reliable and motivated Assembly Technician to join a growing manufacturing team. In this role, you will play a critical part in the final stages of production — ensuring high-quality mattresses are properly compressed, rolled, and securely packed into boxes for order fulfillment. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, hands-on physical work, and being part of a team that ships comfort daily, we want to hear from you!

Pay Rate

1st shift-$17.60

2nd shift – $18.60/ hour

Schedule and Hours

Monday through Thursday (occasional Friday)

1st Shift: 6:00am-4:30pm

2nd Shift: 4:00pm-2:30am

Assembly Technician Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely operate compression and rolling machinery to prep mattresses for packaging.
• Efficiently place rolled mattresses into shipping boxes, seal packages securely, and apply accurate shipping labels.
• Inspect finished mattresses and packaging for defects, dirt, or mislabeling before final staging.
• Move boxed inventory to designated warehouse staging areas or pallets for shipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation in compliance with warehouse safety standards.

Assembly Technician Qualifications and Requirements

• Ability to stand, bend, twist, and lift up to [50 lbs] regularly throughout an 8-to-10 hour shift. (Heavy lifting team-lifts required for larger mattress sizes).
• Ability to match order sheets with correct box sizes and shipping labels.
• Previous experience in general labor, production, packaging, or warehouse environments is a plus, but willing to train the right candidate!
• Commitment to wearing required PPE (steel-toe boots, safety glasses, etc.) and following safety protocols.

Job Type

Full-time, Temp to Hire

401(k) Retirement Plan

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.

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.

• 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).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer

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