MACHINE OPERATOR
Automation Personnel Services is seeking several Machine Operator for a food manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, TN. In this role, you will cross train on various machinery within the facility to support production. This is a full-time, temp-to-hire position.
Pay rate
$16.50 per hour
Shifts and Schedules
Day shift: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm
Afternoon Shift: Monday-Friday 3:00pm-11:30pm
Customer schedule is 25-32 hours per week
Machine Operator Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare and set-up machinery and line daily prior to production.
- Check vacuum seal, cut off, fin seal and registration
- Metal detector checks, code date checks, documented every 15 minutes.
- Check code dates for the proper dates and reload ink film as needed
- Immediately report food safety and quality hazards to supervisors
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)
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Click Apply Now to submit your application 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
Suite 103
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:
- 11-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2026).
- Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2026).
- 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.
- Named one of America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025).
- Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).
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