About this role
Machine Operator
Compensation: Up to $17.00/hour
Location: Arden, NC
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire
About the Role
PrideStaff is partnering with a manufacturing facility in Arden to recruit Machine Operators across multiple shifts. In this role, you will visually inspect products for defects, perform minor processing steps, and package finished items directly from production presses to maintain quality standards.
What You Will Do
Inspect mold shots, package products according to instructions, perform weigh-counts, and apply labels to boxes.
Respond to press alarms, insert mold pins/disks, trim or assemble parts, grind runners, and record hourly scrap rates.
Report machinery issues to supervisors, keep work areas clean, and follow ISO9001 and site safety standards.
What You Will Bring
If you have these skills and characteristics, we want to hear from you!
Ability to stand for shift duration, use basic math, and operate measurement gauges and fixtures.
Physical capacity to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly during operations.
Attention to detail to follow packaging instructions, quality guidelines, and safety practices.
What Sets This Opportunity Apart (The Perks!)
No Experience Needed: Full on-the-job instruction provided.
Bilingual Friendly: Open to multi-language candidates.
Great Environment: Clean, climate-controlled facility with a relaxed closed-toe shoe policy (no steel-toed boots required).
Paid Weekly: Consistent weekly pay schedule while working through PrideStaff.
Affordable Benefits Upon Hire: Client benefits package available for $10/week after direct hire.
## Shift Details & Schedules
Shift Working Hours Schedule Pattern Pay Rate Day Shift (12-Hour) 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM 2-2-3 Rotation (5-day weekend every other week) Up to $16.00/hr Day Shift (8-Hour) 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Monday – Friday Up to $16.00/hr Night Shift (12-Hour) 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM 2-2-3 Rotation (5-day weekend every other week) Up to $17.00/hr 3rd Shift (8-Hour) 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM Monday – Friday Up to $17.00/hr Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $16.00 - $17.00 Per Hour