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Machine Operator/Production Operator

Elite Staffing Inc.
Smithville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 11/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/1/2027

Machine Operator/Production Operator

Operate machines completing one or more processes toward the manufacturing of components. Perform as an active team member in supporting and performing all the tasks within a cell group.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • The employee must be able to handle materials and tools, operate machines, assemble and inspect all products of varying shape, sizes and weights.
  • The employee must perform the above within acceptable quality, quantity, performance and safety standards.
  • The employee must perform his/her job within acceptable safety, environmental, quality, productivity and performance standards as outlined in plant policies, handbooks, and applicable work instructions.
  • Overtime as required/requested.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Clean the machine and surrounding work area.
  • Operate machines as assigned to assist co-workers at other workstations as needed.
  • Perform or assist in part changeovers.

*This list may not be all-inclusive and may include other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

CRITICAL SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

  • The employee must have a high school diploma or GED in hand.
  • Ability to read and understand work orders, machine manuals, directions, charts, and safety regulations.
  • Basic math skills
  • Ability to work well with others

Must pass a Drug Screen and have acceptable Background

1st - 6:30PM - 2:45PM

2nd Shift - 2:30PM- 10:45PM

3rd Shift - 10:30PM - 6:45AM

$18.00 per hour – ($27.00 /hr for OT)

1st and 3rd shift 8 hr shifts for now.

3rd week of September we will go to 12 hr shift- rotation. This means they will work 2-3 days and 2-3 days off.

Smithville, TN 37166

All employees of Elite Staffing must be 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States.

Elite Staffing, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our policy of equal employment opportunity is to recruit, hire, train and promote persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, handicap or any other protected status.

Our hiring process may include the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to assist in recruiting candidates. AI may be used to collect information and grade, rank, or score your answers. All employment decisions are made by human reviewers. By submitting your application, you authorize Elite Staffing, Inc. to contact you using the contact information you have provided for employment-related activities via any method, including SMS, email, and phone calls, including through the use of automated technology, AI generative voice, and pre-recorded and/or artificial voice messages. For accommodations or to opt out of AI-assisted communication, you may unsubscribe from any SMS message and/or inform the AI technology of your request to opt out of AI-assisted communications. All personal information provided will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy found on our website.

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Basic math: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Machine operation: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $27

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