Finishing Operator at Friday Services – Mills River, North Carolina
Friday Services
Mills River, North Carolina, 28759, United States
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Position Title: Finishing Operator
Job ID: 138892
Description: Machine Operator - Finishing/Slitting
Location: Mills River, NC
Pay: $21/hour
Schedule: 6AM-6PM (Swing Shift)
The Machine Operator - Finishing/Slitting, based in the Mills River Factory, reports directly to the Shift Supervisor and is responsible for performing slitting and rewinding operations to produce high-quality reels that meet customer specifications and internal quality standards. This includes conducting visual inspections of all reels and supporting slitting operations as needed to maintain production flow and maximize efficiency.
What you will do
• Follow all safety, quality, and standard work procedures; stop work and escalate any unsafe conditions.
• Operate slitting and rewinding equipment to produce high-quality materials that meet customer and internal specifications.
• Inspect materials for defects, troubleshoot issues, and support efficient equipment operation to minimize downtime.
• Communicate effectively with team members and ensure smooth shift handoffs.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and support 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support overall production needs, including assisting across finishing, slitting, and packing operations as required.
• Work collaboratively with the team to meet production goals and maintain reliable attendance.
Working schedule: This role operates on a 3-week rotating 12-hour shift schedule.
Who you are
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment; lean manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Comfortable using computers and systems, including data entry, navigating screens, and basic Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail with solid literacy and numeracy skills to support quality and documentation.
• Clear communicator who works well in a team environment and collaborates across functions.
• Safety-focused, reliable, and able to follow standard operating procedures consistently.
• Adaptable and organized, with a willingness to learn, take on new tasks, and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Forklift experience is a plus.
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Job ID: 138892
Description: Machine Operator - Finishing/Slitting
Location: Mills River, NC
Pay: $21/hour
Schedule: 6AM-6PM (Swing Shift)
The Machine Operator - Finishing/Slitting, based in the Mills River Factory, reports directly to the Shift Supervisor and is responsible for performing slitting and rewinding operations to produce high-quality reels that meet customer specifications and internal quality standards. This includes conducting visual inspections of all reels and supporting slitting operations as needed to maintain production flow and maximize efficiency.
What you will do
• Follow all safety, quality, and standard work procedures; stop work and escalate any unsafe conditions.
• Operate slitting and rewinding equipment to produce high-quality materials that meet customer and internal specifications.
• Inspect materials for defects, troubleshoot issues, and support efficient equipment operation to minimize downtime.
• Communicate effectively with team members and ensure smooth shift handoffs.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and support 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support overall production needs, including assisting across finishing, slitting, and packing operations as required.
• Work collaboratively with the team to meet production goals and maintain reliable attendance.
Working schedule: This role operates on a 3-week rotating 12-hour shift schedule.
Who you are
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment; lean manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Comfortable using computers and systems, including data entry, navigating screens, and basic Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail with solid literacy and numeracy skills to support quality and documentation.
• Clear communicator who works well in a team environment and collaborates across functions.
• Safety-focused, reliable, and able to follow standard operating procedures consistently.
• Adaptable and organized, with a willingness to learn, take on new tasks, and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Forklift experience is a plus.
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