MACHINE OPERATOR
Automation Personnel Services seek several Machine Operators for a food manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, TN. Candidates are responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining food production machinery to ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and according to company quality standards.
Pay rate
$16.50 per hour
Shifts and Schedules
1st shift: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm
2nd shift: Monday-Friday 3:00pm-11:30pm
Customer operates 26-35 hours per week schedules
Machine Operator Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate food processing and packaging machines according to production specifications.
- Set up equipment and adjust machine settings to meet production requirements.
- Monitor production lines to ensure product quality and consistency.
- Inspect raw materials, work-in-progress products, and finished goods for quality standards.
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety procedures, and sanitation standards.
- Adhere to all company safety policies and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Machine Operator Skills and Qualifications
- Signoff and understand all GMP standards
- Lift up to 45lbs maximum (in office assessment will be conducted)
- Work in hot environments and lots or walking
- Prior production or food experience is a plus
- Background check and drug screen required
Excellent Customer Benefits upon hire
5 personal days per year
6 paid Holidays per year
Vacation Pay prorated based on hire date
401(k) retirement plan
Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 90 days.
Health Savings account
Paid Quarterly bonus (based on company performance)
Job Type
Full-time, temporary to hire
Benefits
• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
401(k) Retirement Plan
Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401K matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.
Interested in this job? Click Apply Now, email your resume to apsChattanooga@apstemps.com, or call us at 423.892.5072 to learn more. You can also apply in person at our office located at
Automation Personnel Services Chattanooga Branch
Shallowford Commons Complex
6116 Shallowford Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Bonus Opportunity!
We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.
About Automation Personnel Services
Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:
• 10 consecutive winners of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2025).
• Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2025).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).
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