Manufacturing Floater / Production Associate – 1st Shift
Category: Assembly & Manufacturing
Location: Statesville, NC
Type: Contract to Perm
Job ID: 1753875
Location: Statesville, NC
Pay: $14.50 per hour
Shift: 1st Shift | 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Dress Code: Jeans, T-shirt, and composite-toe or steel-toe footwear required
Position Overview
United Talent Staffing is seeking dependable and hardworking Manufacturing Floaters / Production Associates for a manufacturing facility in Statesville, NC.
This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy hands-on work, staying active, and learning different areas of a manufacturing operation. As a Floater, you will assist in various production departments based on daily operational needs.
Candidates should be flexible, safety-conscious, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with daily production and manufacturing operations in various departments.
- Operate or assist with production machinery and equipment as assigned and trained.
- Move, organize, and handle materials throughout the facility.
- Assist with material receiving, processing, and production activities.
- Support machine operators with feeding materials, finishing products, and maintaining production flow.
- Assist with packaging, handling, and transporting finished products.
- Inspect materials and products for quality concerns.
- Report equipment issues, product defects, and safety concerns to supervisors.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas, including removing scrap materials and disposing of waste properly.
- Follow all workplace safety procedures, including machine guarding, proper lifting techniques, and equipment safety requirements.
- Perform additional production and warehouse duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Previous manufacturing, production, warehouse, or general labor experience preferred.
- Ability to work in different departments and perform a variety of assigned tasks.
- Willingness to learn new equipment and production processes.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Strong attention to safety, quality, and detail.
- Dependable attendance and a positive work ethic.
- Ability to perform physical, hands-on work throughout the shift.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Forklift or industrial equipment experience is a plus.
Dress Code & Safety Requirements
- Jeans and T-shirt.
- Composite-toe or steel-toe footwear required.
- Safety glasses and hearing protection must be worn in designated areas.
- Additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required depending on department assignments.
- Must follow all facility safety policies and procedures.
Why Work with United Talent Staffing?
- $14.50 per hour
- 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Weekly pay via direct deposit or pay card.
- Opportunities to gain experience in multiple manufacturing departments.
- Referral bonus opportunities.
- Support from a dedicated staffing team.