MACHINE OPERATOR

JBS USA; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

JBS USA is seeking a Machine Operator for the 1st shift in Lenoir, NC. The role demands precise adjustments, basic troubleshooting, and maintaining quality standards before products reach customers. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least 2 years of machine operating experience.

This position offers benefits including paid vacations, medical coverage, and career development opportunities. Candidates must be prepared for a challenging environment and adhere to safety standards while performing various operational duties.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Minimum of 2 years' machine operating experience.
• Strong understanding of production procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work area for operational activities.
• Monitor production lines and identify issues.
• Inspect and remove defective products.

Skills

Production industry experience

Machine operating experience

Troubleshooting skills

Ability to use knives and saws

Education

High school diploma/GED preferred

Tools

Production machinery

Job description

MACHINE OPERATOR 1ST SHIFT – Starting Pay $18.65/HR

Location: Lenoir, NC

Date Posted: 06/19/2026

Job Summary

Associate must have the ability to make precise adjustments, basic troubleshooting skills, and modify and/or create programs based on equipment, product and customer needs. Additionally, these roles are the last quality checkpoint before the product reaches both the internal and external customer. The ability to understand and communicate information is essential. Must be able to perform all job functions safely in accordance with food safety, GMPs and quality standards.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Better FuturesProgram
• Career development opportunities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare work area for pre- and post-operational activities.
• Load, unload, and transfer product to and from equipment and or conveyors.
• Monitor production lines, identify issues, supply and replenish packaging materials as necessary.
• Sort, weigh, wrap, label, verify or measure product to meet product specifications.
• Ensure product is properly placed in bag and properly placed in the machine to avoid seal issues.
• Inspect and remove defective products and/or packaging materials from the process.
• Arrive at your workstation prepared to perform tasks at a scheduled time, and stay until work is complete, or until supervisor and/or manager indicate work is done.
• Overtime may be necessary and is required when scheduled.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Set up, tear down of equipment, selection of pre-determined settings and use proper lifting, bending, and reaching techniques.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Identify any safety concerns and or hazards and report them.
• Perform Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.
• Modify and create program settings to meet production standards.
• Provide machine adjustments and troubleshooting when required.
• Position requires completing and reading labels in English.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma/GED preferred.
• 2+ years’ production industry experience.
• 2+ years’ machine operating experience.
• Must be able to understand and comply with company, plant, and safety rules/policies.
• Basic understanding of production and procedures.
• Ability to use knives, saws, and a variety of machinery.
• Ability to use both arms and hands to lift, load, cut and package product.

Work Environment may include cold temperatures (34 degrees). It may also require the use of sharp tools such as knives.

EOE/Vets/Disability