Production Operator

Arauco; North Carolina; On-site; USD 22,605 - 32,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Tuition reimbursement program

Retirement planning options

Job summary

Arauco is seeking a Production Operator to join our team in Biscoe, NC. The position entails operating treating machines, ensuring product quality, and performing various physical tasks within a 12-hour shift schedule.

We offer a competitive entry-level wage of $19.89 per hour, alongside opportunities for health plans, paid leave, and retirement planning options. Join us in fostering a culture that values growth, teamwork, and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• High school diploma or GED is mandatory.
• Ability to interpret instructions and business documentation is essential.
• Fundamental math skills applicable to production are required.

Responsibilities

• Operate treating machines for production.
• Regulate machine operations for quality assurance.
• Inspect and remove defective products.
• Verify product weights for quality standards.

Skills

Valid Driver’s License

Ability to read and analyze documents

Fundamental mathematics skills

Ability to follow safety rules

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Production Operator

Date Posted: May 19, 2026

Location: Biscoe, NC, US, 27209

Looking for a rewarding career with a company that values people, growth, sustainability, and teamwork? Join ourteam as aProduction Operator!

This role is on a 2-2-3 rotation with a 12-hour shift.

What we are looking for:

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret business documentation, SOPs, and job descriptions
• Ability to do fundamental mathematics as it pertains to production, formulations, and efficiencies
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision
• Ability to follow all safety rules and procedures.

What we offer:

• The entry‑level wage is $19.89 an hour, plus a profit share/gain share program
• Health plans with options that meet your needs, including a wellness program, gym reimbursement, and additional benefits such as pet insurance, legal insurance, employer‑paid and voluntary life insurance, and more
• Paid maternity and paternity leave, a competitive vacation package, and company and floating holidays designed to support your work‑life balance
• Retirement planning options, including generous employer contributions
• Opportunities to learn and develop, including a tuition reimbursement program

In this role, you would:

• Operate treating machine(s) that produce furniture and decor papers
• Regulate machine speed, flow, volume, and temperature
• Stop or reset machine when a malfunction occurs and clear machine jams
• Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of products to standards
• Adjust machine tension, pressure, and machine components according to specifics of product
• Inspect and remove defective products as required
• Remove finished packaged items from machine and separate rejected items as needed
• Verify and record product weights or measurements to ensure quality standards
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Willing to support and work on other shifts as needed

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move freely throughout the facility, including climbing stairs and ladders, and navigating around equipment and machinery.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and crouch as necessary to inspect and maintain equipment.
• Capability to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform physical tasks that involve lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy objects.
• Endurance to stand and walk for extended periods, often in environments with dust, chemicals, high noise levels and varying temperatures.

EEO Statement

Arauco is committed to creating an inclusive culture across the organization. Arauco is an equal opportunity employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Additionally, we demonstrate that commitment by preventing and removing barriers for persons with disabilities. Where it is not possible to remove barriers, Arauco will make efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities in a timely, effective and suitable manner. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.