Machine Operator

Machine Operator – Temp-to-Hire

Piney Flats, TN
Pay: $17–$19/hour + $2/hr shift differential for 2nd shift
Temp-to-Hire | Full-Time

Cornerstone Staffing Solutions is hiring Machine Operators for a manufacturing facility in Piney Flats, TN. This is a great opportunity for dependable individuals who enjoy hands-on work and want to build a career in manufacturing with the opportunity to transition into a permanent position.

As a Machine Operator, you’ll operate production machinery, work from blueprints and diagrams, move materials, perform quality checks, and help keep production running safely and efficiently.

Shift Options

1st Shift: 6:00 am – 4:45 pm
Pay: $17–$19/hour

2nd Shift: 5:00 pm – 3:30 am
Pay: $17–$19/hour + $2/hour shift differential

Some overtime may be required based on production needs during peak season. If you work on a Sunday you will be paid double time.

What You'll Do

• Operate manual production machinery and equipment
• Set up and position machinery and materials according to production requirements
• Read and follow job orders, diagrams, blueprints, and work instructions
• Load, unload, lift, and move materials and finished products
• Use lifting equipment when available
• Perform pre-shift preventative maintenance
• Complete production paperwork, checklists, barcodes, labels, and material documentation
• Scan and track materials throughout the production process
• Perform quality and visual inspections of products
• Follow all safety and quality procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Follow departmental housekeeping and 5S standards

What We're Looking For

• Ability to read and accurately use a tape measure – REQUIRED
• Basic math and reading comprehension skills
• Ability to read and understand basic blueprints or diagrams
• Manufacturing, construction, or machine operation experience is a plus
• Experience safely operating production equipment preferred
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime when needed

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk on concrete for most or all of the workday
• Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and balance as needed
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. independently
• Lift materials weighing more than 50 lbs. with assistance
• Use hands for reaching, handling, and operating tools/equipment
• Perform visual inspections of products
• Work in a non-temperature-controlled manufacturing environment
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE)

If you're dependable, mechanically inclined, comfortable working with machinery, and can read a tape measure, apply today! Cornerstone Staffing Solutions is looking for motivated Machine Operators ready to get to work.