Support Operator - Day and Night Shifts Available

Magnera Corporation; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Paid holidays

Two weeks paid time off

Overtime opportunities

Career advancement

Job summary

Magnera Corporation in Waynesboro, VA seeks motivated individuals for Production Support Operator roles on a rotating 2/2/3 schedule. The positions offer a starting pay of $20.00/hour for entry experience and up to $22.50/hour for qualified candidates, plus a $1.00/hour night shift differential and built-in overtime.

Full-time benefits start on day one, with health plans, holidays, and two weeks of PTO. If you are safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and eager to learn, this is a stable career

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn, grow, and take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor manufacturing equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Maintain quality standards and production goals.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues.
• Make machine adjustments as needed.
• Record production and quality data.
• Complete documentation and KPI tracking.
• Work closely with operations, quality, and laboratory teams.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area through 6S and housekeeping initiatives.
• Obtain and maintain operator certifications.
• Assist with training and mentoring team members as needed.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Build a Career with Magnera

Are you looking for a stable manufacturing career with competitive pay, excellent benefits, built-in overtime opportunities, and a schedule that gives you more time away from work?

Magnera is seeking motivated individuals to join our production team as Support Operators at our Waynesboro facility. Whether you're new to manufacturing or bringing previous industrial experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you succeed and grow.

What We Offer

• Starting pay of $20.00/hour for candidates with little or no manufacturing experience
• Up to $22.50/hour starting pay for qualified candidates with manufacturing experience
• Additional $1.00/hour shift differential for night shift employees
• Built-in overtime every other week through our rotating 2/2/3 schedule
• Full-time benefits package starting from day one
• Three health insurance plan options
• Paid holidays
• Two weeks of paid time off
• Career advancement opportunities
• Stable employment with a company built on more than 160 years of manufacturing excellence

Schedule

We currently have openings on:

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

Employees work a rotating 2/2/3 schedule, meaning you work only seven days out of every fourteen while maintaining full-time status and benefits. This schedule also includes built-in overtime every other week.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

As a Support Operator, you'll play an important role in producing high-quality materials while helping maintain a safe, efficient, and productive operation.

Responsibilities include:

• Operating and monitoring manufacturing equipment
• Following all safety procedures and PPE requirements
• Maintaining quality standards and production goals
• Troubleshooting equipment and process issues
• Making machine adjustments as needed
• Recording production and quality data
• Completing required documentation and KPI tracking
• Working closely with operations, quality, and laboratory teams
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area through 6S and housekeeping initiatives
• Obtaining and maintaining operator certifications
• Assisting with training and mentoring team members as needed
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED
• Manufacturing experience preferred but not required
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Willingness to learn, grow, and take on new challenges

Grow With Us

At Magnera, we're committed to developing our employees and creating opportunities for long-term career growth. Many team members expand their skills through cross-training, pursue advancement into leadership roles, and build rewarding careers in manufacturing.