Machine Operator Helper

ManpowerGroup; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Machine Operator Helper in Roanoke, VA. The role supports daily production operations on a 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM shift with overtime as needed. Pay is $18 per hour with a focus on quality, safety, and teamwork.

The helper will back up the operator, feed boards into machines, inspect outputs, and assist with die mounting and set-up tasks. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with prior manufacturing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read factory orders and follow work orders.
• Comfort with counting, inspection, and repetitive hand/wrist work.
• Physical readiness for standing, walking, and occasional bending or kneeling.
• Willingness to perform preventive maintenance and keep area clean.

Responsibilities

• Check quality and back up operator to keep production on track.
• Feed board into machines and support smooth operation.
• Inspect, count, and bundle items to meet work orders.
• Report deficiencies to the operator and follow instructions.
• Stack bales, fill top sheets, mount die boards and assisting with stripping dies.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Machine operation

Reading factory orders

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Our client, a manufacturing leader in the corrugated sheets sector, is seeking a Machine Operator Helper to join their team. As a Machine Operator Helper, you will be part of the production team supporting daily operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, a safety-first mindset, and the drive to keep work moving efficiently which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Machine Operator Helper

Location: Roanoke, VA

Pay Range: $18

Shift: 7 am - 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday with daily or weekly overtime, as needed

What's the Job?

• Check quality and serve as operator backup to keep production on track

• Feed board into machines and support smooth, consistent machine operation

• Inspect, count, and bundle items accurately to meet work order requirements

• Report all deficiencies to the operator immediately and follow work instructions

• Stack neat bales per work order specification, properly fill out top sheets, obtain and use top and bottom sheets, and assist with mounting die boards and lead edge stripping die

What's Needed?

• Previous manufacturing experience needed and machine operation preferred

• Ability to read factory orders and follow work order specifications

• Comfort with counting, inspection, and repetitive hand/wrist work

• Physical readiness for frequent standing and walking, plus occasional reaching below waist and knee, kneeling, squatting, and rare stair climbing

• Ability to lift/carry up to 25 pounds occasionally and more frequently lift/carry 1-20 pounds

• Willingness to perform preventive maintenance tasks and maintain strong housekeeping by keeping the area neat and clean

• High School Diploma or GED

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to build hands-on production experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Clear, structured work orders that help you understand expectations and deliver quality results

• Supportive role working alongside an operator to keep operations running efficiently

• Skill development through inspection, bundling, stacking, and die board/stripping die mounting support

• A chance to contribute to consistent quality by catching deficiencies early and communicating immediately

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

• Dental Plan

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short Term Disability Insurance

• 401(k)

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions.

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