Operator Trainee Operator Trainee

Veterans Sourcing Group

Mount Pleasant, MS

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
LOCATION
Mount Pleasant, MS
POSTED
30+ days ago

Operator Trainee – 2nd Shift

Location: Holly Springs, MS
Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour
Shift Differential: +$1.50/hour for 2nd shift
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Duration: Contract (through May 24, 2026)
Positions Available: 3


Position Overview

We are seeking dependable and mechanically inclined Operator Trainees to support production operations in a manufacturing environment. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in industrial manufacturing while working in a team-oriented setting.


Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required

  • Previous production or manufacturing experience preferred

  • Mechanically inclined with basic troubleshooting skills

  • Ability to lift, move, push, and pull up to 60 lbs

  • Flexible and able to adjust to changing production demands

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards


Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor incoming materials, regrind, and compound

  • Perform basic troubleshooting and support equipment adjustments

  • Continuously monitor tooling and downstream equipment to maintain product specifications

  • Conduct quality checks every 30 minutes (measure, test, and record data)

  • Package vinyl siding and verify nesting, piece count, box labels, barcodes, UPC labels (if applicable), and date stamps

  • Record run number, employee stamp, and box number on all packed materials

  • Inspect finished products for visual and physical defects to ensure 100% quality compliance

  • Report any quality concerns to the Operator, QA Technician, or Supervisor

  • Assist with production line startup and shutdown procedures


Schedule & Work Details

  • 2nd Shift: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM

  • Monday through Friday

  • Occasional overtime based on production needs (may include Saturdays)

  • 30-minute lunch break (employees must remain onsite during breaks)

  • 37.5 regular hours per week


Additional Information

  • W-2 contract position

  • Base pay rate: $19.00/hour

  • 2nd shift differential automatically applied (+$1.50/hour)

  • Drug screening and employment eligibility verification required

  • Light Industrial / Manufacturing onboarding package required

About the Company

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Veterans Sourcing Group