Machine Operator / Shipping Team Member

Great Lakes Fastening; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement with Employer Contri

Vacation & Holiday Pay

Team Bonding Events

On-the-job training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Great Lakes Fastening is seeking a hands-on Machine Operator / Shipping Team Member in Knoxville, TN. We’ll train you on our equipment and processes, with a starting pay of $50,000 per year and potential bonus opportunities.

You’ll join a family-owned manufacturer of specialty fasteners, staples, and tools. Responsibilities include operating machines, loading materials, packing orders, forklift operation, and maintaining a clean, safe warehouse while supporting the quality and shipping teams.

Qualifications

• Machine Operator experience preferred, 5 years ideal.
• Warehouse and shipping experience a plus.
• Must be reliable with attendance.

Responsibilities

• Set up, run, and monitor production machines for fasteners.
• Load raw materials and change over machines between products.
• Check finished parts for quality and discard nonconforming items.
• Count, box, and label finished product for inventory or shipment.
• Keep work area safe, clean, and organized.
• Operate a forklift as needed.
• Pick and pack daily orders including small packages and LTL.
• Load and unload trucks; receive inventory the same day.
• Follow FIFO when storing and shipping inventory.
• Assist with cycle counts and annual inventory.

Skills

Forklift experience

Valid driver's license

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Machine Operator / Shipping Team Member Pay: $50,000 Annual Salary (with bonus opportunities)

Great Lakes Fastening – 2810 Hoitt Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917 Hours: Mon–Fri, 7:30–4:30, with occasional Saturdays depending on demand (5–6 a year)

Great Lakes Fastening is looking for a hardworking, hands-on Machine Operator / Shipping Team Member to join our team. We’ll train you on our equipment and processes.

We’re a family owned and operated business in Knoxville, TN. We manufacture and distribute specialty fasteners, staples, and tools that surpass industry standards, along with custom solutions for the fastener industry.

Machine Operator Responsibilities:

• Set up, run, and monitor production machines to make specialty fasteners
• Load raw materials and change over machines between products
• Check finished parts for quality and pull anything that doesn’t meet standards
• Perform basic machine cleaning and upkeep, and report issues to management
• Count, box, and label finished product for inventory or shipment
• Keep your work area safe, clean, and organized

Shipping & Warehouse Responsibilities:

• Pick, pack, and prepare daily orders (small package and LTL freight)
• Load and unload trucks
• Receive incoming inventory the same day it arrives
• Follow FIFO (first in, first out) when putting away and shipping inventory
• Help with daily cycle counts and mid-year and year-end inventory
• Inspect and repair customer tools
• Operate a forklift
• Keep the warehouse clean and orderly at all times
• Back up the quality department when needed

What We’re Looking For:

• Orders shipped on time, every day
• Tool repairs completed within 72 hours on in-stock parts
• Accurate counts and careful handling of inventory
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods
• Valid driver’s license (driving the company truck may be required)
• Forklift experience a plus, but we’ll train the right person

Why choose us? A great company begins with great people!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with Employer Contribution
• 401(k) retirement with Employer Contribution (no investment required)
• Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Team Bonding Events
• On-the-job training
• Growth opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Unlimited half days off program

Experience:

• Machine Operator: 5 Years (preferred)
• Warehousing & Shipping: 5 Years (preferred)