Production Operators $17/hr (Longevity Required) Paducah

TempsPlus of Paducah, Inc.; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

TempsPlus of Paducah, Inc. is hiring Production Operators for a Monday through Friday shift from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a half-hour lunch break.

The role involves handling both food and non-food products in a manufacturing setting, including preparing, processing, packaging, labeling, and palletizing items. Typical duties include loading and unloading production equipment, operating machinery as trained, and maintaining clean, organized workstations.

Qualifications

• General math skills for counting, weighing, measuring and recording production information.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Willingness to learn new processes and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Handle food and non-food products in a manufacturing environment.
• Prepare, process, package, label, and palletize products.
• Load and unload production equipment.
• Assist with operation of production and packaging equipment as trained.
• Clean and sanitize production equipment, utensils, tools, and work areas according to company procedures.
• Maintain clean and organized workstations throughout the shift.
• Follow written work instructions, production records, and sanitation procedures.
• Report equipment issues, product concerns, or food safety concerns to supervision.
• Assist with inventory movement and material handling as needed.
• Perform other production-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Math skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written & verbal instructions

Teamwork

Punctuality

Learning aptitude

Job description

Job Title: Production Operators Hourly Pay Rate: $17/hr. Days & Hours: Monday through Friday; 8a.m. 4:30p.m. 30min lunch (some overtime may be required)

Essential Job Functions for Production Operators:

• Handle food and non-food products in a manufacturing environment.
• Prepare, process, package, label, and palletize products.
• Load and unload production equipment.
• Assist with operation of production and packaging equipment as trained.
• Clean and sanitize production equipment, utensils, tools, and work areas according to company procedures.
• Maintain clean and organized workstations throughout the shift.
• Follow written work instructions, production records, and sanitation procedures.
• Report equipment issues, product concerns, or food safety concerns to supervision.
• Assist with inventory movement and material handling as needed.
• Perform other production-related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements for Production Operators:

• Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to work in varying temperature environments, including refrigerated and freezer areas when required.
• PPE provided: Lab coat, Hairnet, Beard cover (when applicable), Disposable gloves and safety glasses or other required eye protection.

Preferred Qualifications:

• General math skills for counting, weighing, measuring and recording production information.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness to learn new processes and responsibilities.
• Manufacturing or food production experience is helpful but not required.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a manufacturing facility that processes both food and non-food products.
• Employees may be exposed to: Production equipment and machinery
• Cleaning and sanitizing chemicals
• Cold and ambient temperature environments
• Moderate noise levels
• Fast-paced production schedules