Swing Shift Production Operator

Located in Enka, NC

Salary: $21.57

Swing Shift Production Operator | West Asheville Area

Pay: $21.57/hr to start | $24.90/hr once hired permanently

Looking for a manufacturing opportunity where you can learn new skills, grow with the company, and earn more once hired permanently?

We’re hiring Production Operators for a well-established manufacturing facility in the West Asheville area. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys staying active, learning equipment, and working as part of a production team.

The Important Stuff

• Starting Pay: $21.57/hr
• Pay once hired permanently: $24.90/hr
• Schedule: 12-hour rotating swing shifts
• Shifts rotate between days and nights
• Day Shift: 6:50 AM–6:50 PM
• Night Shift: 6:50 PM–6:50 AM
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English
• Composite safety-toe or steel-toe shoes are required
• Great benefits available once hired permanently

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operate and monitor manufacturing equipment
• Load materials and assist with production processes
• Inspect products and equipment for quality
• Make routine machine adjustments as needed
• Complete quality checks and record production information
• Learn different machines and production areas
• Follow established safety and operating procedures
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Complete training to obtain and maintain forklift certification
• Assist with material handling and packaging as needed

Things to Keep in Mind

• This is a very active manufacturing position
• Must be comfortable standing and walking for extended periods
• Work may include bending, stretching, pushing, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and climbing
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs
• Some production areas may be warm, humid, noisy, or have limited air circulation
• Required PPE may include eye, hearing, hand, and foot protection
• You’ll need to be comfortable working both day and night shifts

What We’re Looking For

• Manufacturing or machine operating experience is a plus, but a willingness to learn is extremely important
• Dependable and safety-minded
• Comfortable learning new equipment and processes
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong attention to quality and detail
• Team player who can also work independently
• Willing to complete on-the-job training and continue developing machine-operation skills

Why This Opportunity?

• $21.57/hr starting pay
• Increase to $24.90/hr once hired permanently
• Opportunity to learn multiple machines and production skills
• Long-term career potential
• Great benefits once hired permanently
• Unique rotating schedule that provides blocks of multiple days off

If you’re ready for a hands-on manufacturing opportunity with strong long-term earning potential, we want to hear from you!

Apply Now