Production Operator-Manufacturing

Profile Products Llc; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Skills-based pay growth

12-hour shift rotations

Job summary

Profile Products seeks a Production Operator for our Conover, NC facility. The role is a hands-on, physically demanding position on a 12-hour, 2-2-3 schedule, rotating across bagging, inspection, and material handling.

Starting pay is $16.00/hour with a clear path for increases through our Skills-Based Matrix based on training and performance. Night shift adds $1.50/hour, with opportunities to advance to higher pay levels as skills are gained, and forklift certification available after training.

Qualifications

• Physically demanding manufacturing role requiring standing, lifting 50-lb bags, and repetitive movements.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate with supervisors.
• Willingness to obtain forklift certification after training.
• Reliability in attendance and ability to work 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule.

Responsibilities

• Operate bagging equipment and monitor production output.
• Inspect finished products and remove defective bags.
• Assist with startup/shutdown and shift changes.
• Maintain material flow and housekeeping in the production area.
• Rotate between production tasks and report downtime or issues.
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Attendance reliability

Read and follow instructions

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

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Production Operator-Manufacturing

Manual Labor Conover, NC, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1237

Salary Range: $16.00 To $19.36 Hourly

Production Bagger Operator - Manufacturing

Starting Pay: $16.00/hour
Night Shift Differential: +$1.50/hour
Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 6:10 PM
Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:10 AM
Schedule: 12-hour shifts | 2-2-3 schedule
Location: Conover, NC

Build Your Skills. Increase Your Pay.

This position starts at $16.00/hour, but it does not have to remain a $16.00/hour position.

Profile Products uses a Skills-Based Matrix that gives employees opportunities to increase their hourly rate as they successfully learn and qualify for additional production skills and responsibilities.

Level

Skill Level

Hourly Rate

1

Entry Level Bagger

$16.00

2

Bagger Operator 2

$17.60

3

$19.36

4

Entry Level Forklift

$19.36

5

Forklift 2 – Plant 1 or Plant 2

$20.36

6

$22.40

7

Plant 1 or Plant 2 Control Room

$23.27

8

Control Room Operator 2

$25.60

9

Master Control Room Operator

$29.44

The more skills you successfully learn and qualify for, the greater your opportunity to advance through the Skills-Based Matrix and increase your pay.

*Advancement is based on successful completion of the applicable training, qualification, performance, and other company requirements for each level.

BEFORE YOU APPLY — KNOW WHAT THE JOB IS REALLY LIKE

We believe candidates should understand both the opportunity and the working conditions before deciding whether this position is right for them.

This is a hands-on, physically demanding manufacturing position working 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule.

Your Schedule

Employees are hired specifically for either Day Shift or Night Shift.

Day Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:10 PM
Night Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:10 AM

Night-shift employees receive an additional $1.50/hour shift differential.

A 2-2-3 schedule means you work approximately half the days of the year while working 12-hour shifts on your scheduled workdays.

Before applying, please make sure you can reliably work the entire 12-hour shift for the shift you select.

What You Should Expect

This is an active manufacturing environment - not a climate-controlled warehouse.

Employees should expect:

• A non-climate-controlled facility that can be hot during warmer weather and cold during colder weather
• Wood fiber and dust associated with our manufacturing process
• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Repetitive physical work
• Regular sweeping, cleaning, and shoveling of loose wood fiber/material
• Handling 50-lb. bags as part of assigned duties
• Manual stacking of 50-lb. bags when production needs or equipment downtime require it
• Manufacturing noise, moving equipment, and required PPE

Reliable and punctual attendance is an essential requirement of this position.

Our production teams depend on each scheduled employee being present and ready to work. New employees are expected to follow the company's attendance policy beginning with their first scheduled shift.

Before applying, please consider whether you have:

• Reliable transportation for a 6:00 AM or 6:00 PM start time
• A schedule that allows you to consistently work 12-hour shifts
• A dependable plan for personal responsibilities that could interfere with your scheduled workdays
• The ability to arrive on time and remain for your entire scheduled shift

Position Overview

The Bagger Operator works as part of the production team at our Conover, NC manufacturing facility and reports to the Production Supervisor.

Our facility manufactures erosion-control products using processed wood fiber. Bagger Operators rotate between several production responsibilities throughout their shift rather than remaining at one workstation.

Depending on production needs, employees may operate bagging equipment, inspect finished products, remove defective bags, prepare material for reprocessing, perform housekeeping and material cleanup, manually stack 50-lb. bags, and operate a forklift after completing company training and certification.

What You'll Do

Production & Equipment

• Safely operate bagging equipment used to produce 50-lb. hydro mulch bales
• Monitor equipment and production output throughout the shift
• Help maintain established production and throughput goals
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions, downtime, or inefficiencies
• Assist with production startup, shutdown, and shift-change activities

Quality

• Inspect finished products for packaging defects or inconsistencies
• Remove out-of-specification bags from the production line
• Cut open defective bales and place material into designated reprocessing areas
• Help ensure finished products meet established quality standards
• Handle and move 50-lb. bags as required
• Manually stack bags when production needs or equipment downtime require it
• Maintain organized material flow to reduce production delays and bottlenecks
• Operate a forklift after successfully completing company training and certification

Housekeeping is an important and regular part of this position.

• Sweep and shovel loose wood fiber and production material
• Clean production equipment and surrounding work areas
• Maintain an orderly work area throughout the shift
• Assist with plant housekeeping as production needs require

Safety & Teamwork

• Follow all company safety procedures and policies
• Maintain awareness of moving equipment and other manufacturing hazards
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, incidents, and near misses
• Rotate between production assignments as directed
• Communicate equipment, production, quality, and downtime concerns to the Production Supervisor
• Assist teammates as needed to maintain safe and efficient production
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Attendance & Schedule Expectations

Reliable and punctual attendance is an essential requirement of this position.

This position operates on a 12-hour, 2-2-3 schedule. Candidates should make sure the schedule works with their transportation, family responsibilities, and other commitments before accepting the position.

New employees are expected to follow the company's attendance policy beginning with their first scheduled shift.

Successful employees in this position are able to consistently report to work on time, remain for their full scheduled shift, and maintain dependable attendance.

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing, warehouse, production, or industrial experience is preferred but not required
• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and team members
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Mechanical or technical aptitude is helpful
• Ability to learn multiple production responsibilities
• Ability to obtain forklift certification after company-provided training
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described below are representative of the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Employees may be required to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods during a 12-hour shift
• Frequently use hands and arms to handle materials and operate equipment
• Bend, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or crawl as required by assigned tasks
• Perform repetitive physical tasks
• Sweep and shovel production material
• Regularly handle 50-lb. bags
• Lift and/or move materials weighing up to 60 lbs.

This position works inside an active manufacturing facility.

Employees should expect:

• A non-climate-controlled environment
• Temperatures that vary with outdoor weather and production conditions
• Wood fiber and dust associated with the manufacturing process
• Moderate to high manufacturing noise levels
• Moving machinery and industrial equipment
• Required personal protective equipment and established safety procedures

About Profile Products

Profile Products develops and manufactures specialty agriscience materials used in erosion control, horticulture, sports turf, and other applications.

Our products and technologies help customers manage soil and water, establish vegetation, and create sustainable green spaces in demanding environments.