Machine Operator - 1st Shift

HW Staffing Solutions; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 17,908 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly attendance bonus

Job summary

HW Staffing Solutions is seeking candidates for a production-related role in Salisbury, NC. You will operate a range of machinery (laminators, peelers, molding machines, tape sealers, wind-ups, choppers, grinders) and ensure a smooth flow of materials while performing quality checks and documentation.

We value reliable, detail-oriented team players with good communication skills who can lift heavy items and work in dusty environments.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Team players with good communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Reliable with good on-time attendance.
• Self-motivated and able to make decisions.
• Ability to lift heavy items and perform physical tasks.
• Comfortable working in dust, debris, and seasonal temperature variations.
• Willingness to adhere to all safety and environmental policies.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Forklift certification may be required for some roles.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery such as laminators, peelers, molding machines, tape sealers, wind-ups, choppers, and grinders (specific roles vary).
• Ensure smooth, continuous flow of materials.
• Perform quality checks and documentation.
• Coordinate movement of materials within the production area.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all safety and environmental policies.

Skills

Team player

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Reliability

Good communication

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

Pay & Benefits

Earn $13 – $15 per hour. Weekly attendance bonus for perfect attendance. Both first and second shifts available.

What You'll Do

• Operate machinery such as laminators, peelers, molding machines, tape sealers, wind‑ups, choppers, and grinders (specific roles vary).


• Ensure smooth, continuous flow of materials.


• Perform quality checks and documentation.


• Coordinate movement of materials within the production area.


• Maintain a clean and organized work area.


• Follow all safety and environmental policies.

We're Looking For

• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.


• Team players with good communication skills.


• Detail‑oriented and organized.


• Reliable with good on‑time attendance.


• Self‑motivated and able to make decisions.


• Ability to lift heavy items and perform physical tasks.


• Comfortable working in dust, debris, and seasonal temperature variations.


• Willingness to adhere to all safety and environmental policies.


• Commitment to continuous improvement.


• Forklift certification may be required for some roles.

Physical Requirements

• Heavy lifting required for most positions.


• Use hands to finger, handle, feel, and operate tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.


• Overhead lifting, reaching, pulling, and pushing.


• Picking up items or scrap from the floor.


• May require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

Working Conditions

• Normal exposure to dust and debris.


• Seasonal temperature variations.

Join Our Team

We welcome and encourage all applications; if you meet the minimum qualifications, we would love to consider you.