{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"cfbb546e18737962d0bc5bc2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cfbb546e18737962d0bc5bc2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cfbb546e18737962d0bc5bc2","title":"Production Operator","description":"If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.\r\nProduction Operator-Manufacturing\r\nManual Labor Conover, NC, US\r\n5 days ago Requisition ID: 1237\r\nSalary Range: $16.00 To $19.36 Hourly\r\nProduction Bagger Operator – Manufacturing\r\nStarting Pay: $16.00/hour\r\nNight Shift Differential: +$1.50/hour\r\nDay Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:10 PM\r\nNight Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:10 AM\r\nSchedule: 12-hour shifts | 2-2-3 schedule\r\nLocation: Conover, NC\r\nBuild Your Skills. Increase Your Pay.\r\nThis position starts at $16.00/hour , but it does not have to remain a $16.00/hour position.\r\nProfile Products uses a Skills-Based Matrix that gives employees opportunities to increase their hourly rate as they successfully learn and qualify for additional production skills and responsibilities.\r\nLevel\r\nSkill Level\r\nHourly Rate\r\n1\r\nEntry Level Bagger\r\n$16.00\r\n2\r\nBagger Operator 2\r\n$17.60\r\n3\r\n$19.36\r\n4\r\nEntry Level Forklift\r\n$19.36\r\n5\r\nForklift 2 – Plant 1 or Plant 2\r\n$20.36\r\n6\r\n$22.40\r\n7\r\nPlant 1 or Plant 2 Control Room\r\n$23.27\r\n8\r\nControl Room Operator 2\r\n$25.60\r\n9\r\nMaster Control Room Operator\r\n$29.44\r\nThe more skills you successfully learn and qualify for, the greater your opportunity to advance through the Skills-Based Matrix and increase your pay.\r\n*Advancement is based on successful completion of the applicable training, qualification, performance, and other company requirements for each level.\r\nBEFORE YOU APPLY - KNOW WHAT THE JOB IS REALLY LIKE\r\nWe believe candidates should understand both the opportunity and the working conditions before deciding whether this position is right for them.\r\nThis is a hands-on, physically demanding manufacturing position working 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule .\r\nYour Schedule\r\nEmployees are hired specifically for either Day Shift or Night Shift .\r\nDay Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:10 PM\r\nNight Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:10 AM\r\nNight-shift employees receive an additional $1.50/hour shift differential .\r\nA 2-2-3 schedule means you work approximately half the days of the year while working 12-hour shifts on your scheduled workdays.\r\nBefore applying, please make sure you can reliably work the entire 12-hour shift for the shift you select.\r\nWhat You Should Expect\r\nThis is an active manufacturing environment - not a climate-controlled warehouse.\r\nEmployees should expect\r\nA non-climate-controlled facility that can be hot during warmer weather and cold during colder weather\r\nWood fiber and dust associated with our manufacturing process\r\nStanding and walking for extended periods\r\nRepetitive physical work\r\nRegular sweeping, cleaning, and shoveling of loose wood fiber/material\r\nHandling 50-lb. bags as part of assigned duties\r\nManual stacking of 50-lb. bags when production needs or equipment downtime require it\r\nManufacturing noise, moving equipment, and required PPE\r\nReliable and punctual attendance is an essential requirement of this position.\r\nOur production teams depend on each scheduled employee being present and ready to work. New employees are expected to follow the company's attendance policy beginning with their first scheduled shift.\r\nBefore applying, please consider whether you have:\r\nReliable transportation for a 6:00 AM or 6:00 PM start time\r\nA schedule that allows you to consistently work 12-hour shifts\r\nA dependable plan for personal responsibilities that could interfere with your scheduled workdays\r\nThe ability to arrive on time and remain for your entire scheduled shift\r\nIf the schedule, environment and physical requirements work for you—and you want an opportunity to learn additional skills and increase your earning potential -\r\nPosition Overview\r\nThe Bagger Operator works as part of the production team at our Conover, NC manufacturing facility and reports to the Production Supervisor.\r\nOur facility manufactures erosion-control products using processed wood fiber. Bagger Operators rotate between several production responsibilities throughout their shift rather than remaining at one workstation.\r\nDepending on production needs, employees may operate bagging equipment, inspect finished products, remove defective bags, prepare material for reprocessing, perform housekeeping and material cleanup, manually stack 50-lb. bags, and operate a forklift after completing company training and certification.\r\nWhat You'll Do\r\nProduction & Equipment\r\nSafely operate bagging equipment used to produce 50-lb. hydro mulch bales\r\nMonitor equipment and production output throughout the shift\r\nHelp maintain established production and throughput goals\r\nIdentify and report equipment malfunctions, downtime, or inefficiencies\r\nAssist with production startup, shutdown, and shift-change activities\r\nQuality\r\nInspect finished products for packaging defects or inconsistencies\r\nRemove out-of-specification bags from the production line\r\nCut open defective bales and place material into designated reprocessing areas\r\nHelp ensure finished products meet established quality standards\r\nHandle and move 50-lb. bags as required\r\nManually stack bags when production needs or equipment downtime require it\r\nMaintain organized material flow to reduce production delays and bottlenecks\r\nOperate a forklift after successfully completing company training and certification\r\nHousekeeping is an important and regular part of this position.\r\nSweep and shovel loose wood fiber and production material\r\nClean production equipment and surrounding work areas\r\nMaintain an orderly work area throughout the shift\r\nAssist with plant housekeeping as production needs require\r\nSafety & Teamwork\r\nFollow all company safety procedures and policies\r\nMaintain awareness of moving equipment and other manufacturing hazards\r\nImmediately report unsafe conditions, incidents, and near misses\r\nRotate between production assignments as directed\r\nCommunicate equipment, production, quality, and downtime concerns to the Production Supervisor\r\nAssist teammates as needed to maintain safe and efficient production\r\nPerform other job-related duties as assigned\r\nAttendance & Schedule Expectations\r\nReliable and punctual attendance is an essential requirement of this position.\r\nThis position operates on a 12-hour, 2-2-3 schedule . Candidates should make sure the schedule works with their transportation, family responsibilities, and other commitments before accepting the position.\r\nNew employees are expected to follow the company's attendance policy beginning with their first scheduled shift.\r\nSuccessful employees in this position are able to consistently report to work on time, remain for their full scheduled shift, and maintain dependable attendance.\r\nQualifications\r\nPrior manufacturing, warehouse, production, or industrial experience is preferred but not required\r\nAbility to follow written and verbal work instructions\r\nAbility to communicate effectively with supervisors and team members\r\nAbility to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment\r\nMechanical or technical aptitude is helpful\r\nAbility to learn multiple production responsibilities\r\nAbility to obtain forklift certification after company-provided training\r\nAbility to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation\r\nPhysical Requirements\r\nThe physical demands described below are representative of the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.\r\nEmployees may be required to\r\nStand and walk for extended periods during a 12-hour shift\r\nFrequently use hands and arms to handle materials and operate equipment\r\nBend, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or crawl as required by assigned tasks\r\nPerform repetitive physical tasks\r\nSweep and shovel production material\r\nRegularly handle 50-lb. bags\r\nLift and/or move materials weighing up to 60 lbs.\r\nThis position works inside an active manufacturing facility.\r\nEmployees should expect\r\nA non-climate-controlled environment\r\nTemperatures that vary with outdoor weather and production conditions\r\nWood fiber and dust associated with the manufacturing process\r\nModerate to high manufacturing noise levels\r\nMoving machinery and industrial equipment\r\nRequired personal protective equipment and established safety procedures\r\nAbout Profile Products\r\nProfile Products develops and manufactures specialty agriscience materials used in erosion control, horticulture, sports turf, and other applications.\r\nOur products and technologies help customers manage soil and water, establish vegetation, and create sustainable green spaces in demanding environments.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Quick Plug","rawCompany":"quick plug","city":"Conover","state":"NC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-22T12:31:00.486Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-9199.00","title":"Production Workers, All Other","slug":"production-workers-all-other"},{"code":"51-9198.00","title":"Helpers--Production Workers","slug":"helpers-production-workers"},{"code":"51-3092.00","title":"Food Batchmakers","slug":"food-batchmakers"}],"industries":[{"code":"327390","title":"Other Concrete Product Manufacturing","slug":"other-concrete-product-manufacturing"},{"code":"325315","title":"Compost Manufacturing","slug":"compost-manufacturing"},{"code":"327331","title":"Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing","slug":"concrete-block-and-brick-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Production Operator","description":"If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.\r\nProduction Operator-Manufacturing\r\nManual Labor Conover, NC, US\r\n5 days ago Requisition ID: 1237\r\nSalary Range: $16.00 To $19.36 Hourly\r\nProduction Bagger Operator – Manufacturing\r\nStarting Pay: $16.00/hour\r\nNight Shift Differential: +$1.50/hour\r\nDay Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:10 PM\r\nNight Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:10 AM\r\nSchedule: 12-hour shifts | 2-2-3 schedule\r\nLocation: Conover, NC\r\nBuild Your Skills. Increase Your Pay.\r\nThis position starts at $16.00/hour , but it does not have to remain a $16.00/hour position.\r\nProfile Products uses a Skills-Based Matrix that gives employees opportunities to increase their hourly rate as they successfully learn and qualify for additional production skills and responsibilities.\r\nLevel\r\nSkill Level\r\nHourly Rate\r\n1\r\nEntry Level Bagger\r\n$16.00\r\n2\r\nBagger Operator 2\r\n$17.60\r\n3\r\n$19.36\r\n4\r\nEntry Level Forklift\r\n$19.36\r\n5\r\nForklift 2 – Plant 1 or Plant 2\r\n$20.36\r\n6\r\n$22.40\r\n7\r\nPlant 1 or Plant 2 Control Room\r\n$23.27\r\n8\r\nControl Room Operator 2\r\n$25.60\r\n9\r\nMaster Control Room Operator\r\n$29.44\r\nThe more skills you successfully learn and qualify for, the greater your opportunity to advance through the Skills-Based Matrix and increase your pay.\r\n*Advancement is based on successful completion of the applicable training, qualification, performance, and other company requirements for each level.\r\nBEFORE YOU APPLY - KNOW WHAT THE JOB IS REALLY LIKE\r\nWe believe candidates should understand both the opportunity and the working conditions before deciding whether this position is right for them.\r\nThis is a hands-on, physically demanding manufacturing position working 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule .\r\nYour Schedule\r\nEmployees are hired specifically for either Day Shift or Night Shift .\r\nDay Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:10 PM\r\nNight Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:10 AM\r\nNight-shift employees receive an additional $1.50/hour shift differential .\r\nA 2-2-3 schedule means you work approximately half the days of the year while working 12-hour shifts on your scheduled workdays.\r\nBefore applying, please make sure you can reliably work the entire 12-hour shift for the shift you select.\r\nWhat You Should Expect\r\nThis is an active manufacturing environment - not a climate-controlled warehouse.\r\nEmployees should expect\r\nA non-climate-controlled facility that can be hot during warmer weather and cold during colder weather\r\nWood fiber and dust associated with our manufacturing process\r\nStanding and walking for extended periods\r\nRepetitive physical work\r\nRegular sweeping, cleaning, and shoveling of loose wood fiber/material\r\nHandling 50-lb. bags as part of assigned duties\r\nManual stacking of 50-lb. bags when production needs or equipment downtime require it\r\nManufacturing noise, moving equipment, and required PPE\r\nReliable and punctual attendance is an essential requirement of this position.\r\nOur production teams depend on each scheduled employee being present and ready to work. New employees are expected to follow the company's attendance policy beginning with their first scheduled shift.\r\nBefore applying, please consider whether you have:\r\nReliable transportation for a 6:00 AM or 6:00 PM start time\r\nA schedule that allows you to consistently work 12-hour shifts\r\nA dependable plan for personal responsibilities that could interfere with your scheduled workdays\r\nThe ability to arrive on time and remain for your entire scheduled shift\r\nIf the schedule, environment and physical requirements work for you—and you want an opportunity to learn additional skills and increase your earning potential -\r\nPosition Overview\r\nThe Bagger Operator works as part of the production team at our Conover, NC manufacturing facility and reports to the Production Supervisor.\r\nOur facility manufactures erosion-control products using processed wood fiber. Bagger Operators rotate between several production responsibilities throughout their shift rather than remaining at one workstation.\r\nDepending on production needs, employees may operate bagging equipment, inspect finished products, remove defective bags, prepare material for reprocessing, perform housekeeping and material cleanup, manually stack 50-lb. bags, and operate a forklift after completing company training and certification.\r\nWhat You'll Do\r\nProduction & Equipment\r\nSafely operate bagging equipment used to produce 50-lb. hydro mulch bales\r\nMonitor equipment and production output throughout the shift\r\nHelp maintain established production and throughput goals\r\nIdentify and report equipment malfunctions, downtime, or inefficiencies\r\nAssist with production startup, shutdown, and shift-change activities\r\nQuality\r\nInspect finished products for packaging defects or inconsistencies\r\nRemove out-of-specification bags from the production line\r\nCut open defective bales and place material into designated reprocessing areas\r\nHelp ensure finished products meet established quality standards\r\nHandle and move 50-lb. bags as required\r\nManually stack bags when production needs or equipment downtime require it\r\nMaintain organized material flow to reduce production delays and bottlenecks\r\nOperate a forklift after successfully completing company training and certification\r\nHousekeeping is an important and regular part of this position.\r\nSweep and shovel loose wood fiber and production material\r\nClean production equipment and surrounding work areas\r\nMaintain an orderly work area throughout the shift\r\nAssist with plant housekeeping as production needs require\r\nSafety & Teamwork\r\nFollow all company safety procedures and policies\r\nMaintain awareness of moving equipment and other manufacturing hazards\r\nImmediately report unsafe conditions, incidents, and near misses\r\nRotate between production assignments as directed\r\nCommunicate equipment, production, quality, and downtime concerns to the Production Supervisor\r\nAssist teammates as needed to maintain safe and efficient production\r\nPerform other job-related duties as assigned\r\nAttendance & Schedule Expectations\r\nReliable and punctual attendance is an essential requirement of this position.\r\nThis position operates on a 12-hour, 2-2-3 schedule . Candidates should make sure the schedule works with their transportation, family responsibilities, and other commitments before accepting the position.\r\nNew employees are expected to follow the company's attendance policy beginning with their first scheduled shift.\r\nSuccessful employees in this position are able to consistently report to work on time, remain for their full scheduled shift, and maintain dependable attendance.\r\nQualifications\r\nPrior manufacturing, warehouse, production, or industrial experience is preferred but not required\r\nAbility to follow written and verbal work instructions\r\nAbility to communicate effectively with supervisors and team members\r\nAbility to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment\r\nMechanical or technical aptitude is helpful\r\nAbility to learn multiple production responsibilities\r\nAbility to obtain forklift certification after company-provided training\r\nAbility to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation\r\nPhysical Requirements\r\nThe physical demands described below are representative of the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.\r\nEmployees may be required to\r\nStand and walk for extended periods during a 12-hour shift\r\nFrequently use hands and arms to handle materials and operate equipment\r\nBend, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or crawl as required by assigned tasks\r\nPerform repetitive physical tasks\r\nSweep and shovel production material\r\nRegularly handle 50-lb. bags\r\nLift and/or move materials weighing up to 60 lbs.\r\nThis position works inside an active manufacturing facility.\r\nEmployees should expect\r\nA non-climate-controlled environment\r\nTemperatures that vary with outdoor weather and production conditions\r\nWood fiber and dust associated with the manufacturing process\r\nModerate to high manufacturing noise levels\r\nMoving machinery and industrial equipment\r\nRequired personal protective equipment and established safety procedures\r\nAbout Profile Products\r\nProfile Products develops and manufactures specialty agriscience materials used in erosion control, horticulture, sports turf, and other applications.\r\nOur products and technologies help customers manage soil and water, establish vegetation, and create sustainable green spaces in demanding environments.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-09-22T12:31:00.486Z","dateModified":"2026-09-22T12:31:00.486Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Quick Plug","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Conover","addressRegion":"NC","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"cfbb546e18737962d0bc5bc2"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cfbb546e18737962d0bc5bc2"}}