1st shift General Laborer / Machine Operator

Automation Personnel Services; Moody (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical, dental, vision, short-term di

Life insurance

40 Hours Service Bonus

6 paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Referral Bonus $50

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services is hiring for a 1st Shift General Labor/Machine Operator position in Moody, Alabama. The role involves learning and operating automated packaging lines, performing production tasks, and ensuring food safety and quality standards are met.

The successful candidate will work Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:45 pm, with overtime as needed and be compensated at $17.00 per hour. The position offers weekly pay and a comprehensive benefits package, plus opportunities for

Qualifications

• Must be able to regularly lift 55-75 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk on concrete for about 8 hours per shift.
• Must be able to work at least 40 hours per week with overtime when required.
• Must be able to wear all required PPE and comply with hygiene and food-manufacturing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Learn and operate automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment (baggers, bottlers, blenders, labelers, boxers, tapers, conveyors).
• Perform production tasks such as filling bottles, bags, boxes, and bulk containers efficiently while maintaining food safety and product quality requirements.
• Follow metal detector / CCP procedures when assigned to equipment or processes with those controls.
• Handle raw ingredients and finished blends using correct item numbers, codes, lots, and FIFO practices.
• Paletize finished products, prepare products for shipment, and assist with loading/unloading materials as needed.
• Report any food safety, product quality, contamination, equipment, or workplace safety concerns to management or FSQA.

Job description

1 ST SHIFT GENERAL LABOR / MACHINE OPERATOR

Automation Personnel Services is looking for a 1st Shift General Labor/ Machine Operators for a company based in Moody, AL. You will have the opportunity to join a supportive team, gain valuable experience, and enjoy opportunities for growth in a stable, fast-paced work environment.

Pay Rate

$17.00 per hour

Schedule and Hours

Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:45 pm.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Must be willing and able to learn and operate automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment, including equipment such as baggers, bottlers, blenders, labelers, boxers, tapers, conveyors, and related packaging equipment.
• Must be able to perform production activities such as filling bottles, bags, boxes, and bulk containers efficiently while maintaining food safety and product quality requirements.
• Must be able to follow required metal detector / CCP procedures when assigned to equipment or processes involving those controls.
• Must be able to pull and handle raw ingredients and finished blends using the correct item numbers, material codes, lot numbers, and FIFO practices.
• Must be able to palletize finished products, prepare products for shipment, and assist with loading or unloading materials when assigned.
• Must immediately report any actual or suspected food safety, product quality, contamination, equipment, or workplace safety concern to management or FSQA.
• Must demonstrate dependable attendance, punctuality, and the ability to remain at the assigned work area for the scheduled shift except for approved breaks.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must be able to regularly lift, carry, and handle 55-75 pounds throughout the workday.
• Must be able to stand and walk on concrete manufacturing floors for approximately 8 hours per workday, with additional hours possible when overtime is required.
• Must be able to frequently bend, stoop, reach, twist, squat, push, pull, and perform repetitive hand and arm movements throughout the shift.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week and be available for overtime, extended shifts, or additional days when required by production demands.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment that may include spice dust, manufacturing noise, forklift traffic, moving equipment, repetitive activity, and varying temperatures.
• Must be able and willing to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and comply with company hygiene and food-manufacturing requirements.

Job Type

Full-time

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) 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.

Our accolades include:

• 1-1-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

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