KP Staffing Hickory is now hiring machine operators for a company that manufactures superabsorbent polymer products in Lenoir, NC! Job Summary The machine operator will set up, operate, and monitor production machinery to manufacture super absorbent polymer products according to production specifications. This role involves operating industrial equipment, handling raw materials, and adjusting machine settings to maintain product quality and production efficiency. Pay $17 per hour Shift 1st shift: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday - Friday Duties Operate heavy industrial equipment, including forklifts, loaders, overhead cranes, pallet stackers, and material handling machines Set up and start production machinery according to manufacturing specifications Monitor equipment performance to ensure safe and efficient operation Feed raw materials into machines to maintain continuous production Adjust machine settings to maintain product quality and meet production targets Qualifications Ability to stand, stoop, reach, grasp, and sit for extended periods Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds Job Type Temp-to-hire How to Apply Start by submitting your resume or visit KP Staffing Hickory for an in-person interview. For questions, call the office at (828) 569-6243.