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Manufacturing Plant Helper

Prolink
Gallatin, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2026

Plant Helper
Gallatin, TN
Starting Pay: $23.73/hr
Full-Time | 12-Hour Rotating Schedule

Job Overview
We are hiring Plant Helpers for a large industrial manufacturing facility in Gallatin, TN. This position supports production teams across multiple departments and involves hands-on work in a heavy industrial environment.

This role is physically demanding and requires individuals who are comfortable working in challenging plant conditions and around heavy machinery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist production and maintenance teams with daily plant operations
  • Move and handle raw materials and finished products
  • Monitor equipment and report issues to supervisors
  • Support basic equipment cleaning and maintenance tasks
  • Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE
  • Perform general labor tasks throughout the facility as needed

Work Environment
This is a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. Employees must be comfortable working in:

  • Hot and dusty production areas
  • Cold conditions in some departments
  • Areas with heavy machinery and moving conveyors
  • Environments with stairs, heights, and confined spaces
  • Physically demanding conditions requiring standing, lifting, and walking throughout the shift

Schedule

  • 12-hour rotating shifts with Mandatory OT
  • Must be open to days, nights, weekends, and overtime
  • Training may begin on first shift before moving to an assigned shift

Qualifications

  • Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
  • Ability to perform physical labor in a demanding environment
  • Comfortable working around heavy equipment
  • Strong work ethic and reliability

Preferred Backgrounds

  • Construction
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Industrial or manufacturing environments
  • Recycling or metal processing facilities
  • Military experience

Pay and Growth

  • Starting pay: $23.73/hr
  • Rapid Pay increases with training and experience
  • Opportunities for advancement

Additional Requirements

  • Ability to pass a physical exam
  • Ability to pass a drug screen and background check
  • Strong commitment to workplace safety

This position is ideal for individuals who are comfortable with hard work and want to build a long-term career in industrial manufacturing. If interested please message me on really or send your updated resume to myree.finley@prolinkstaff.com

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POST AUTHOR: MF

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $23.73 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • This is a high OT(overtime) role that has mandatory OT consistently and often. Please type "Yes" if you are willing to work heavy Mandatory OT

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24

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