Machine Operator-General Labor 2nd Shift (Specialty Division)

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Production Machine Operator / General Laborer for the Mesquite, TX area on a 2nd shift. The role supports the production and packaging of specialty products with hands-on machine operation.

This full-time position offers temp-to-hire potential, daily shift from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, and a supportive environment to grow in manufacturing. Dependability and the ability to follow instructions are key to success.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production, or general labor environments.
• Able to learn basic machine operation and follow written/verbal instructions.
• Mechanically inclined with good attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production and packaging equipment.
• Load raw materials and supplies into production machinery.
• Monitor equipment during production to ensure proper operation.
• Package, label, stack, and prepare finished products.
• Perform basic quality checks on products and packaging.
• Follow production instructions and established procedures.
• Assist with machine setup, changeovers, and basic adjustments as trained.
• Keep machines and surrounding production areas clean and organized.
• Move materials and finished products throughout the work area.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and sanitation procedures.
• Report equipment problems or product quality concerns to the supervisor.
• Assist with other general production and warehouse duties as needed.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Machine operating

General labor

Dependable

Job description

Production Machine Operator / General Labor – 2nd Shift

Location: Mesquite, TX
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM
Position Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire

Position Summary

We are hiring a dependable Production Machine Operator / General Laborer to join a growing manufacturing operation in Mesquite. This position supports the production and packaging of specialty products and will involve operating and monitoring production equipment, handling materials, packaging finished products, and maintaining a clean and safe work area.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous manufacturing, machine operating, production, or general labor experience who is looking for steady full-time work and an opportunity to grow with a well-established company.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production and packaging equipment.
• Load raw materials and supplies into production machinery.
• Monitor equipment during production to ensure proper operation.
• Package, label, stack, and prepare finished products.
• Perform basic quality checks on products and packaging.
• Follow production instructions and established procedures.
• Assist with machine setup, changeovers, and basic adjustments as trained.
• Keep machines and surrounding production areas clean and organized.
• Move materials and finished products throughout the work area.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and sanitation procedures.
• Report equipment problems or product quality concerns to the supervisor.
• Assist with other general production and warehouse duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, production, machine operating, or general labor experience preferred.
• Comfortable working around and operating production machinery.
• Mechanically inclined and able to learn basic machine operation.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Dependable with strong attendance and punctuality.
• Comfortable performing repetitive production tasks in a fast-paced environment.