Assembly & Packer - Direct Hire

Laborup; Rogersville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Laborup is seeking hands-on Assembly/Packers for a large plastics operation in the United States. The role involves assembling parts, packing finished products, and supporting the production line to meet daily goals.

Shifts are 12 hours with day or night options, including overtime opportunities and a direct-hire path for advancement from the shop floor. No previous manufacturing experience is required, just dependability, hands-on ability, and a willingness to learn across multiple stations as

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical, hands-on production work during 12-hour shifts.
• Comfortable standing, bending, lifting and using hand tools.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential.
• Ability to follow simple instructions and maintain safety standards.
• Willingness to learn multiple stations and assist on the line.

Responsibilities

• Assembly and fitting of manufactured components following simple instructions and processes.
• Packing and packaging of completed products for storage or shipment.
• Support the production line to maintain steady output and pace.
• Visually inspect parts and finished products for defects or damage.
• Handle materials; load, unload, and organize across the area.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow safety procedures.
• Collaborate with teammates and learn additional stations as needed.

Skills

Physical labor

12-hour shifts

Hand tools

Attendance reliability

Tools

Production equipment

Job description

Overview

We're hiring Assembly / Packers for a large, established plastics manufacturing operation.

This is a hands-on production role where manufactured components move through assembly, finishing, and packaging processes before becoming completed products. Depending on your station, you may assemble parts, inspect products, pack finished materials, load and unload components, or help keep the production line moving.

The work is physical and fast-paced, requiring you to stay active, keep up with the production line, and work alongside your team to meet daily production goals. No previous manufacturing experience is required. We're looking for dependable people who are comfortable working with their hands and willing to learn.

What makes this role different:

• 50% of Your Days Off: Rotating 12-hour schedules + ability to choose either days or nights
• Direct Path to Advancement: Advanced production and lead roles are filled from the shop floor, creating opportunities for promotion
• Variety of Work: Learn multiple assembly stations, tools, equipment, quality processes, and production tasks as your skills develop

Compensation

• $15/hr - Day shift
• $16/hr - Night shift
• Built-in overtime through the rotating schedules
• Full-time, direct-hire - not a temp job
• Opportunities for advancement into more advanced production roles

Shift

Multiple openings are available on both days and nights:

• Day Shift: Rotating 2-2-3 schedule, 12-hour shifts
• Night Shift: Rotating 4-on / 4-off schedule, 12-hour shifts

Responsibilities

• Assembly: Assemble and fit together manufactured components following simple instructions and established production processes.
• Packing & Packaging: Sort, stack, wrap, strap, label, and package completed products for storage or shipment.
• Production Line Support: Keep up with the pace of the production line, handling materials and completing tasks efficiently to maintain steady production.
• Quality Checks: Visually inspect parts and finished products for damage, defects, or other quality issues.
• Material Handling: Load, unload, lift, carry, and organize components and finished products throughout the production area.
• Safety & Housekeeping: Keep work areas clean and organized while following established safety procedures.
• Teamwork & Cross-Training: Work alongside other production employees and learn different stations as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Ability to perform physical, hands-on production work throughout a 12-hour shift
• Ability to regularly stand, bend, reach, lift, and handle materials
• Comfortable using hand tools and production equipment
• Strong attention to quality and safety
• Ability to follow written work instructions and standardized production processes
• Reliable attendance and punctuality

Preferred

• 1+ years manufacturing, production, or assembly experience
• Production assembly experience
• High-volume manufacturing experience
• Experience performing in-process quality inspections