Manufacturing Factory Operator - 3rd Shift

Overview

If you are someone who thrives during the night shift and values a steady, reliable schedule, this role is a great fit for you. As a Manufacturing Factory Operator at our Effingham facility, you will play a key role in the production process, ensuring that high-quality parts are assembled, inspected, and packed efficiently. This is a full-time, temp-to-hire position that offers weekly pay and an opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

What Success Looks Like

Your day-to-day work centers on maintaining production flow while adhering to quality and safety standards. In the first few weeks, you will focus on learning our assembly processes, getting comfortable with the equipment, and meeting standard production rates. Over time, you will become a vital part of the 3rd shift crew, proactively identifying ways to keep your workspace organized and helping the team hit daily targets.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Manually assemble parts using hand tools and power tools.

• Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality and quantity requirements.

• Pack parts for shipment while following specific instructions.

• Adjust parts as necessary to maintain production standards.

• Maintain a clean and safe workstation, following all safety and environmental protocols.

• Use basic computer systems to track production data and receive instructions.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must be able to perform the physical tasks required for the position and work effectively in a team. We are looking for reliable individuals who can follow instructions precisely.

Must-haves:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.

• Comfortable with repetitive physical movements, including twisting, bending, reaching, and standing for the duration of your shift.

• Ability to perform grasping and pinching tasks with hands.

• Basic math skills and the ability to read and understand written or verbal instructions.

• Basic computer literacy and the willingness to learn our internal systems.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet daily production deadlines.

• Availability to work overtime when production needs require it.

Nice-to-haves:

• Prior experience working in a manufacturing or factory setting.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $21 per hour.

• Payment Options: Weekly pay via direct deposit or cash card.

• Benefits: Access to medical, dental, and life insurance plans.

Join Our Team

If you are ready to take on a dependable night-shift role with a company that values hard work and team cooperation, we want to hear from you. We offer application translation assistance in Spanish and Haitian Creole if needed. Apply today to start your journey with SMX.