Production Associate - 1st Shift

WorkSmart Staffing; Moonville (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; 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 Press Operator on the 1st shift in Piedmont, South Carolina. The role involves operating automotive stamping equipment, loading and unloading parts, and ensuring parts are properly labeled and documented to meet safety and quality standards.

You will inspect parts, track inventory, and support changeovers while following TS16949 and plant procedures in a loud, fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Comfort working in an active, fast-paced, and noisy production setting.
• Ability to follow work instructions and quality procedures with attention to detail.
• Willingness to work flexible production assignments within the press shop and support changeouts.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and assigned processes to support production of automotive parts while meeting safety and quality standards.
• Load/unload parts from production lines or cells and properly sort, rack, repack, and verify product as needed.
• Inspect parts according to quality expectations and document part condition and any required line changes.
• Tag, label, and track parts/containers; complete required documentation and support accurate inventory handling.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and assist with training, equipment changeovers, and adjustments as directed.
• Follow TS16949 and plant procedures, maintain clean and organized work areas, and comply with all safety rules.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Follow work instructions

Flexible production assignments

Job description

Job Title: Press Operator - 1st shift

Location: Piedmont, South Carolina 29673

Hourly Rate: $17.00

Schedule: 6AM-2:15PM - currently working 6-7 days a week. Shifts can last up to 10 hours.

Job Overview

Production Associate supporting automotive stamping production by operating assigned processes and equipment while following safety and quality standards. Ensures parts are handled, inspected, labeled, and documented correctly to meet customer and internal goals.

What You’ll Do

• Operate equipment and assigned processes to support production of automotive parts while meeting safety and quality standards.
• Load/unload parts from production lines or cells and properly sort, rack, repack, and verify product as needed.
• Inspect parts according to quality expectations and document part condition and any required line changes.
• Tag, label, and track parts/containers; complete required documentation and support accurate inventory handling.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and assist with training, equipment changeovers, and adjustments as directed.
• Follow TS16949 and plant procedures, maintain clean and organized work areas, and comply with all safety rules.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Comfort working in an active, fast-paced, and noisy production setting
• Ability to follow work instructions and quality procedures with attention to detail
• Willingness to work flexible production assignments within the press shop and support changeouts

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.