
Production Operator - Weekday Shift
Hiring bonus: $25 after 80 hours — Shiftfillers pays new hires who apply through this link. Terms are set by the agency.
- Agency
- Shiftfillers
- Location
- Portland, TN
- Job type
- Temporary
- Pay
- $16.00/hour
- Profession
- Machine Operator
- Industry
- Manufacturing & Production
- Posted
- Sep 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $16.00
- Weekly
- $640
- Yearly (full-time)
- $33,280
This job pays about $16.00/hour — 17% below the median for Machine Operator jobs in Tennessee ($19.29/hour).
Estimated from the hourly rate in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Machine Operator jobs in Tennessee right now
- 9 open Machine Operator jobs in Tennessee from 3 agencies, 2 of them in Portland.
- Pay in these listings: $13.00 – $18.00/hour, median $16.00/hour.
- Typical Machine Operator pay in Tennessee: $19.29/hour ($40,123/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Employment Solutions of New York (ESNY) ($17.25/hour across 2 jobs).
Job description
Our client is growing like crazy, and we are hiring new folks for our team! A Production Operator job involves operating different tools and equipment used in manufacturing processes. It focuses on making sure every part of the manufacturing process is functioning effectively and ensuring the business meets its production goals and timelines.
A great machine operator is reliable and able to work with attention to detail and safety standards. On-the-job training is a good way to discover how to do the job better, so you should have willingness to learn and improve. Being a team player is essential since all tasks will require close collaboration with co-workers. The goal will be to ensure that production procedures will be carried on smoothly to maximize efficiency and profits. Schedules/Hours:
Weekdays Day Shift:
- (1st Shift) M-Th+OT on F/S, 6am-4:30pm - $16/hr
- (1st Shift) M-Fri+OT on Sat, 6am-4:30pm - $16/hr
- (3rd Shift) M-Th+OT on F/S, 7pm-5:30am - $20/hr
- (1st Shift) Fri-Sun, 6am-6pm - $19/hr
- (3rd Shift) Fri-Sun, 6pm-6am - $20/hr
- Ability to run a machine.
- Ability to measure products and count.
- Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds
- Standing 10+ hours a day (sometimes standing in one spot for 10+ hrs.)
- Many positions require pulling cable/product up to 50 to 70 pounds while walking.
- Bending, twisting, stooping, reaching above head.
- High school or equivalent desired, but not mandatory. Don’t let a lack of a diploma or GED stop you from applying!
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