Now hiring for a Production Operator
Location: Gallatin, TN
Pay Rate: $19.25 per hour
Schedule: 12 hour shifts/ non climate controlled

It Takes a Team to Keep the  Production Line Moving. Join Ours.
As a Production Operator in Gallatin, you’ll be part of the team that keeps production flowing. You’ll load materials, check quality, and help meet daily goals. Bring a good attitude and a strong work ethic, and let Staffmark handle the rest.

Looking for Production Operator jobs in Gallatin where hard work drives every shift? This opportunity lets you help manufacture quality products, support production goals, and contribute to a team that keeps operations running safely and efficiently. We are hiring a dependable, mechanically inclined Production Operator to support a fast-paced heat-treating operation. This position works around industrial furnaces and requires comfort working 12-hour shifts in a high-temperature environment.

Job Duties

• Operate, load, unload, and monitor multiple industrial furnace lines
• Move metal components using barrels, dollies, and material-handling equipment
• Prepare containers for production and ensure they remain free of oil, debris, and foreign materials
• Weigh finished materials and create, print, and scan product labels
• Monitor equipment performance and adjust controls to maintain consistent product flow and quality
• Collect samples and perform required process and concentration testing
• Maintain accurate production, quality, and inspection records
• Monitor chemical supplies and safely adjust soaps, oils, and treatment solutions as required
• Assist with salt-recovery and other material-reclamation processes

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous manufacturing or production training is beneficial.

Experience Requirements

• Ability to work safely in manufacturing and production environments.
• Ability to follow written work instructions, production procedures, and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain productivity and consistent quality.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to safely operate basic production equipment when required.
• Dependable attendance, teamwork, and a commitment to workplace safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, assembly, production, warehouse, or industrial experience is preferred.
• Experience operating production equipment, performing quality inspections, or meeting production goals is beneficial.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement practices, or workplace safety procedures is considered an asset.
• Individuals who demonstrate reliability, adaptability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic are well positioned for success as a Production Operator.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive production tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift materials, components, or finished products weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely operate around production equipment and moving machinery.
• Ability to maintain productivity while working in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Manufacturing Environment with opportunities for advancement and skill development.

“Great shifts and decent pay.” – Staffmark Production Associate

What You Will Do

As a Production Operator you will support daily manufacturing operations by assembling products, operating production equipment, inspecting finished goods, packaging materials, maintaining production standards, and following established work instructions. You will help keep production areas clean and organized, monitor product quality, meet production goals, and contribute to safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

• Operate, load, unload, and monitor multiple industrial furnace lines Move metal components using barrels, dollies, and material-handling equipment Prepare containers for production and ensure they remain free of oil, debris, and foreign materials Weigh finished materials and create, print, and scan product labels Monitor equipment performance and adjust controls to maintain consistent product flow and quality Collect samples and perform required process and concentration testing Maintain accurate production, quality, and inspection records Monitor chemical supplies and safely adjust soaps, oils, and treatment solutions as required Assist with salt-recovery and other material-reclamation processes Complete minor equipment adjustments, including tightening hardware and replacing basic machine components Support the maintenance team with troubleshooting and repairs when needed

A Production Operator contributes to manufacturing by performing a variety of production responsibilities that support efficient operations and quality products. This position requires adaptability, attention to detail, and the ability to work safely throughout every shift.

The Production Operator supports manufacturing through product assembly, inspection, packaging, material handling, and adherence to production procedures while maintaining quality and workplace safety.

This profession rewards individuals who enjoy manufacturing and working as part of a production team.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

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