Production and Forklift Operator 843244

Bonney Staffing; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and prescription coverage

Temp-to-hire potential

Retirement options

Job summary

Bonney Staffing in Lewiston, ME is seeking a Shakeout Operator to support the metal casting process on-site. You will operate forklifts and heavy machinery, remove castings from sand molds, and help move materials through production.

Role is on-site with a temp-to-hire pathway. Start ASAP. Pay is $20.50 per hour, with Monday-Thursday 5:00 AM–3:00 PM, offering growth within a reputable manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• Basic machinery experience or a willingness to learn in a manufacturing environment.
• Forklift experience preferred; training may be provided
• Physical stamina for lifting, standing, and performing manual tasks
• Dependability, punctuality, strong safety awareness, and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Operating forklifts and heavy machinery to move molds, materials, and finished castings
• Removing castings from sand molds after cooling while maintaining quality and safety standards
• Using a plasma cutter to break items out of molds and cut metal pieces
• Separating castings from sand during the shakeout process and preparing them for finishing
• Transporting materials and finished products to the next stages of production

Skills

Basic machinery experience

Forklift experience

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift training (preferred)

Job description

Build Your Manufacturing Career as a Shakeout Operator - Urgently hiring in Lewiston! Job Title: Shakeout Operator Pay: $20.50 per hour Hours: Monday-Thursday, 5:00 AM-3:00 PM Start Date: ASAP Looking for a hands-on career with growth potential? Join a reputable foundry as a Shakeout Operator in Lewiston, ME and make an impact every day. As a Shakeout Operator, you'll support the metal casting process by safely operating equipment, handling materials, and helping maintain smooth, efficient production. You'll work closely with the production team to deliver results that make a difference.

What You’ll Do

• Operating forklifts and heavy machinery to move molds, materials, and finished castings
• Removing castings from sand molds after cooling while maintaining quality and safety standards
• Using a plasma cutter to break items out of molds and cut metal pieces
• Separating castings from sand during the shakeout process and preparing them for finishing
• Transporting materials and finished products to the next stages of production

What You’ll Bring

• Basic machinery experience or a willingness to learn in a manufacturing environment
• Forklift experience preferred; training may be provided
• Physical stamina for lifting, standing, and performing manual tasks
• Dependability, punctuality, strong safety awareness, and attention to detail

Why Join Us in Lewiston?

• Temp-to-hire opportunity with potential for long-term employment
• Gain practical manufacturing skills in a supportive team environment
• Enjoy affordable health and prescription coverage with no waiting period.
• Benefits offered by the employer once hired permanently.
• Retirement options available once hired permanently.

Location & Schedule

This position is on-site in Lewiston, ME and offers Monday-Thursday hours from 5:00 AM-3:00 PM.