1st shift-Production
Hiring bonus: $25 — NEXTAFF pays new hires who apply through this link. Terms are set by the agency.
- Agency
- NEXTAFF
- Location
- Jackson, TN
- Job type
- Contract
- Pay
- $13.00/HourlyRate
- Profession
- Machine Operator
- Industry
- Manufacturing & Production
- Posted
- Sep 15, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $13.00
- Weekly
- $520
- Yearly (full-time)
- $27,040
This job pays about $13.00/hour — 33% 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 Jackson.
- 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
We are seeking a reliable Production and Forklift Operator to support manufacturing and warehouse operations. Responsibilities include operating a forklift to move and stage materials, assisting with production tasks, assembling or packaging products, and maintaining a clean and safe work area. The ideal candidate has prior forklift and production experience, strong attention to safety, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
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