Machine / Production Operator (1st Shift)

Join the Sanderson MacLeod Team!

Are you dependable, detail-oriented, and looking for a hands-on manufacturing career? Sanderson MacLeod is seeking motivated Machine & Production Operators to support our growing production team. Whether you're experienced in manufacturing or looking to start a new career, we offer training, a team-focused environment, and opportunities for growth.

What You'll Do
As a Machine & Production Operator, you'll play a key role in producing high-quality brush products and components while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards.

Responsibilities Include:

- Operate and monitor manufacturing equipment and automated production machines.

- Verify materials.

- Keep machines supplied with materials and components.

- Perform visual quality inspections and basic measurements using gauges, calipers, and other inspection tools.

- Assemble, trim, bend, twist, solder, dip, wrap, crimp, or package products as required.

- Accurately complete production paperwork and track production counts.

- Identify and report machine issues, excessive scrap, or material shortages.

- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

- Participate in shift meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.

- Work collaboratively with other team members.
Hours
Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  Voluntary overtime available.

Why Work With Us?

- Competitive pay and weekly bonus program!

- Stable full-time employment

- On-the-job training

- Safe and team-oriented workplace

- Company committed to quality and continuous improvement

Hourly Rate: $15.00/hour
Annual Salary Range Year 1: $31,200 - $48,750*
*$31,200 based upon 40 hours/week
$48,750 based upon 55 hours/week plus receiving weekly bonus.
Requirements
Qualifications:

- High school diploma or GED preferred.

- Ability to read and follow work instructions and production documentation.

- Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, decimals and percentages.

- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

- Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.

- Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.

- Prior manufacturing, machine operation, assembly or production experience a plus.

- Experience using measuring tools such as gauges, calipers, micrometers or comparators a plus.
Physical Requirements:

- Sitting, standing, walking, and moving throughout the production floor for most of the shift.

- Frequent use of hands and repetitive motions.

- Bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling materials.

- Lifting materials up to 30 pounds on occasion.

- Working around moving machinery and production equipment.

- Visual inspection of products and materials.
Work Environment:

- Manufacturing facility environment.

- Exposure to loud machinery; hearing protection is required.

- Safety glasses and other required PPE must be worn.

- Temperature conditions may vary throughout the year.