Night Shift Production Operator – Manufacturing & Forklift Operations

Location: Oxford, NC 27565
Pay Rate: $26.26 per hour
Shift: Night Shift – 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Schedule: Rotating 2-2-3 Schedule (12-hour shifts)
Work Arrangement: Onsite

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced and dependable Night Shift Production Operators to support industrial manufacturing operations at a production facility in Oxford, NC.

This position is responsible for operating manufacturing equipment, inspecting finished products, moving and staging materials using a forklift, and maintaining a safe and efficient production environment.

The Production Operator will primarily work in the Dry End area of the manufacturing process, where finished products are inspected, handled, and prepared for movement or storage.

The ideal candidate has previous industrial manufacturing experience, strong mechanical aptitude, basic computer skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.

This position requires working a rotating 2-2-3 schedule consisting of 12-hour overnight shifts.

Key Responsibilities

Production Equipment Operation

• Operate various manufacturing machines and equipment in the Dry End production area.

• Monitor production processes to ensure efficient and consistent operation.

• Work closely with the Winder Operator to support production activities.

• Provide coverage for the Winder Operator position as needed.

• Identify and communicate production issues, equipment concerns, or operational interruptions.

• Follow established operating procedures and production instructions.

• Remain at the assigned workstation until properly relieved.

Forklift & Material Handling

• Operate a forklift to move, transport, and stage finished goods.

• Support material movement throughout designated production and storage areas.

• Safely operate mobile equipment according to facility procedures.

• Complete and maintain required equipment certifications, including:

  • Forklift

  • Floor scrubber

  • Bobcat

• Follow established material-handling and equipment safety procedures.

Quality Control & Inspection

• Perform visual inspections of finished products to verify compliance with quality specifications.

• Identify product defects, inconsistencies, or quality concerns.

• Report quality issues to the Production Supervisor.

• Follow established quality control procedures.

• Help ensure finished goods meet production and quality requirements.

Safety & Housekeeping

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

• Perform routine housekeeping in and around the manufacturing facility.

• Follow all established safety policies and operating procedures.

• Participate in required safety observations and reporting activities.

• Complete Safety Management Audit Tool (SMAT) observations and submit required concern reports.

• Identify and report unsafe conditions or potential workplace hazards.

• Support continuous improvement in workplace safety and operational efficiency.

Teamwork & Communication

• Communicate effectively with supervisors, operators, and other production personnel.

• Report production concerns and equipment issues during the shift.

• Coordinate with team members to maintain efficient production operations.

• Adapt to changing production needs and priorities.

• Perform additional production-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

• Previous industrial manufacturing experience required.

• Basic computer literacy required.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Excellent attendance and reliability.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

• Strong attention to safety, quality, and production procedures.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.

• Willingness to operate manufacturing machinery and mobile equipment.

• Ability to complete and maintain required mobile equipment certifications.

• Ability to work rotating 12-hour overnight shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience operating forklifts in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience working with finished goods, material staging, or production equipment.

• Familiarity with industrial production machinery.

• Experience performing visual quality inspections.

• Previous experience in building materials, roofing products, or similar industrial manufacturing environments.

• Experience operating floor scrubbers, Bobcats, or other mobile industrial equipment.

• Experience working rotating 12-hour shifts.

Work Schedule

Night Shift: 7:00 PM–7:00 AM

Rotating 2-2-3 Schedule

The schedule alternates between shorter and longer workweeks:

Week 1 – 36 Hours

• Monday

• Thursday

• Friday

Week 2 – 48 Hours

• Tuesday

• Wednesday

• Saturday

• Sunday

The schedule alternates between these two patterns.

Employees must be comfortable working overnight shifts, weekends, and rotating schedules.

Lunch: 30 minutes.

Work Environment

• Industrial manufacturing and production facility.

• Operation of manufacturing machinery and mobile equipment.

• Frequent interaction with production operators and supervisors.

• Hands-on production, quality inspection, material handling, and housekeeping responsibilities.

• Safety procedures and required personal protective equipment must be followed at all times.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a dependable industrial manufacturing professional who is comfortable working around production equipment and handling finished goods.

Candidates with backgrounds in production operations, manufacturing equipment operation, forklift operation, material handling, machine operation, or industrial manufacturing are encouraged to apply.

Strong attendance, safety awareness, communication skills, and the ability to work rotating overnight shifts are essential for success in this position.