Production Operator

AppleOne Employment Services; Sparta (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Sparta, TN is seeking a Production Operator for a temp-to-perm role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will operate equipment, prepare materials, package products, and perform quality checks on a rotating 12-hour schedule with day or night shifts.

Candidates should have forklift experience and manufacturing background, the ability to lift up to 55 lbs, and a keen commitment to safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Forklift experience required.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50-55 lbs and occasionally up to 75 lbs.
• Must follow production procedures and safety requirements (ISO/TS16949).
• Willingness to complete required training, audits, inspections, and production records.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and auxiliary systems safely and efficiently.
• Prepare, load, move, and package materials for production.
• Perform routine quality checks, document results, and maintain records.
• Assist with troubleshooting and process improvements to maintain quality and volume.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable Production Operator for a temp-to-perm opportunity in Sparta, TN. This role is a strong fit for someone with manufacturing experience, forklift skills, and the flexibility to work a rotating 12-hour schedule in a fast-paced production environment.

As a Production Operator, you will help keep daily manufacturing operations running safely, efficiently, and accurately. You will operate equipment, prepare materials, package finished goods, perform quality checks, and support production goals. This opportunity offers a structured work environment with hands-on training, teamwork, safety-focused leadership, and the potential to build a long-term career in manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production and manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Prepare, stage, load, and move raw materials for production and compounding.
• Package finished products with accurate labels and material identification.
• Perform quality checks, collect samples, and support color testing and inspection processes.
• Operate forklifts and material-handling equipment to move raw materials, finished goods, and scrap.
• Maintain production records, complete inspections and checklists, and keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay rate: $17 per hour.
• Contract type: Temp-to-perm.
• Schedule: Rotating 12-hour schedule.
• Week 1: Work Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday for 36 hours.
• Week 2: Work Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday for 48 hours, including 40 regular hours and 8 overtime hours.
• Shift options: Day shift from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM or night shift from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
• Candidates must be comfortable with rotating workdays, 12-hour shifts, and schedule flexibility from week to week.
• For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Operate production equipment and auxiliary systems to support safe, efficient manufacturing.
• Prepare, load, move, and package materials throughout the production process.
• Perform routine inspections, quality checks, documentation, and production reporting.
• Assist with troubleshooting, process corrections, and maintaining production quality and volume.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Forklift experience required.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 to 55 lbs and occasionally move objects requiring up to 75 lbs of force.
• Ability to follow production procedures, setup instructions, safety requirements, and ISO/TS16949 standards.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, teamwork, and commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to complete required training, audits, inspections, checklists, and production records.
• Additional medical clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing, production operations, assembly, material handling, or packaging.
• Experience operating forklifts in a production or warehouse environment.
• Familiarity with quality control processes, production documentation, and safety-focused manufacturing standards.

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We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.