Manufacturing Operator

WorkSmart Staffing; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Earned wage access

401k plan

Referral and longevity bonuses

Job summary

WorkSmart Staffing is seeking a Manufacturing Operator in Arden, NC to support beverage production. The role involves safely operating production equipment, inspecting and sorting bottles, and maintaining quality and food-safety standards to ensure efficient operations.

You will monitor equipment, keep a clean workspace, and assist with routine maintenance while following safety procedures and quality guidelines. Overtime may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Reliable team member with strong attendance and punctuality.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Clear communicator who escalates safety and quality concerns.
• Self-starter who prioritizes tasks and completes work reliably.
• Able to follow procedures and maintain quality and food-safety practices.
• Willing to work scheduled shifts with occasional overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production equipment according to established safety and quality procedures.
• Inspect and sort bottles, identifying defects and taking appropriate corrective actions.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support safe, compliant production.
• Support equipment availability by performing general cleanup and routine maintenance tasks.
• Track and help maintain operational performance metrics (e.g., OEE) and follow work instructions.
• Communicate production issues and quality concerns to the leadership team in a timely manner.

Skills

Punctuality

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Operator Location: Arden, North Carolina 28704 Hourly Rate: $22.1 Schedule: Monday–Thursday 2:00 PM–12:30 AM

Job Overview

Manufacturing Operator position supporting beverage production. The role involves safely working around production equipment, handling bottles through manufacturing stages, performing inspections and sorting, and maintaining quality and food-safety standards to support efficient operations.

What You’ll Do

• Operate and monitor production equipment according to established safety and quality procedures
• Inspect and sort bottles, identifying defects and taking appropriate corrective actions
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support safe, compliant production
• Support equipment availability by performing general cleanup and routine maintenance tasks
• Track and help maintain operational performance metrics (e.g., OEE) and follow work instructions
• Communicate production issues and quality concerns to the leadership team in a timely manner

What We’re Looking For

• Dependable team member with strong attendance and punctuality
• Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with varying conditions
• Clear communicator who can escalation safety and quality concerns
• Self-starter who prioritizes tasks and completes assigned work reliably
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain consistent quality and food-safety practices
• Willingness to work scheduled shifts with occasional overtime as needed

Perks & Benefits of Working with WorkSmart

• Health benefits
• Earned wage access
• 401k plan
• Referral and longevity bonuses

Equal Employment Opportunity

WorkSmart is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Additional Information

In order to be considered for employment, applicants must have authorization to work in the United States. Our company maintains a zero-tolerance policy for illegal drug use or possession in the workplace. Pre-employment drug screening may be conducted, and employees may be subject to random testing.

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