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Laborup

Two-sided marketplace for hiring skilled labor

Production Operator

Full-TimeUpdated
$23/hr
Entry
Newport, RI, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Production OperationsMachine & Process Operation

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Manufacturing experience is helpful but not required; on-the-job training is provided.
  • Willingness to learn new stations, take feedback, and grow into more advanced roles over time.
  • A positive, dependable, and respectful attitude and ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment are required.
Responsibilities
  • Assist with operating and monitoring automated machine lines, following standard work instructions to keep production running smoothly and safely.
  • Load and unload raw materials and packaging components, stage materials at the line, and maintain consistent material flow to prevent downtime.
  • Perform periodic in-process checks and basic measurements to confirm products meet quality standards, and document checks as required.
  • Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized workspace and follow good manufacturing practices and food-safety expectations throughout the shift.
  • Work collaboratively with teammates and supervisors, communicate issues, support changeovers, and step into new stations as training progresses.
Desired Qualifications
  • Manufacturing experience is helpful but not required.

About the company

Laborup operates a two-sided marketplace that connects construction contractors with skilled tradespeople. It helps contractors find, hire, and manage workers for various trades (e.g., general labor, carpentry, electrical) through a streamlined platform, while offering tradespeople a mobile app to discover consistent job opportunities, manage their profiles, and receive payments. The platform also handles payroll, taxes, insurance, and compliance, reducing administrative work for hirers and enabling a flexible, scalable workforce. Laborup generates revenue by charging contractors a fee for each worker hired through the platform. The company’s goal is to alleviate construction labor shortages and inefficiencies by providing reliable employment and a dependable stream of skilled labor to projects, with an emphasis on efficient staffing, payroll services, and HR compliance.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$7.7M

Headquarters

Knoxville, null

Founded

2024

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays

Company News

AIM Group
Sep 9th, 2025
LaborUp raises $5.8M for AI hiring

LaborUp, a skilled-trade recruiting app based in Nashville, Tennessee, has secured $5.8M in Series A funding to integrate AI into trades hiring.

Teknovation.biz
Aug 29th, 2025
Laborup raises $7.7M for AI hiring.

Laborup is making headlines with its AI voice agents, regional expansion plans, and a $7.7 million capital raise. Founded by Simba Jonga, the company aims to transform hiring in manufacturing and other heavy industries. Laborup raised $1.94 million in 2024 and $5.8 million in 2025. The company plans to expand from Tennessee to Alabama, Ohio, and Georgia, leveraging its AI to improve hiring efficiency and worker retention. Laborup's new products aim to further reduce hiring friction.

Teknovation.biz
Apr 3rd, 2025
Pellissippi State Announces Its “Spring Manufacturing Symposium”

Pellissippi State Community College will host its Spring Manufacturing Symposium from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT on April 16 at the Ruth and Steve West Workforce Development Center on... The post Pellissippi State announces its Spring Manufacturing Symposium appeared first on Teknovation.biz.

Teknovation.biz
Dec 6th, 2024
Laborup Reaches Exciting Milestone, Crossing The 10K User Threshold

In a significant achievement for the Knoxville manufacturing ecosystem, Laborup, a rapidly growing platform for manufacturing professionals, has surpassed 10,000 active users within just three months of launching. This remarkable growth means that approximately one in five Knoxville Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) manufacturing workers are now actively engaged with the platform. According to data from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (October 2024), the Knoxville MSA is home to 48,000 manufacturing professionals.The Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Laborup, Simba Jonga shared with investors, advisors, and community members on Friday morning that the platform’s user base consists of individuals working in essential roles such as engineering, machining, welding, fabrication, quality control, and mechatronics.“These are the people driving the resurgence of American manufacturing—professionals whose skills span industries as diverse as energy, automotive, aerospace, and beyond,” Jonga said.Jonga views this milestone as a signal of a broader movement: the revitalization of America’s industrial base. This rebirth, he said, is being fueled by highly skilled workers, right here in Tennessee, rather than in “far-flung supply chains or distant factories.”Laborup’s ability to help manufacturers hire and retain hard-to-find talent in under three weeks—compared to an industry average of two to three months—has been a key driver of its success. This efficiency, combined with reducing hiring expenses by more than 50 percent, is what sets the platform apart.Laborup leverages advanced software and artificial intelligence (AI) to identify, assess, and qualify candidates. This ensures that every hire is a precise fit for both short-term needs and long-term success

Teknovation.biz
Nov 7th, 2024
‘Morning Momentum’ Gains Traction In Knoxville Business Community

Morning Momentum is quickly becoming one of the most popular Knoxville Chamber event series, and thats largely due to the format. It originated with Mike Odom, the President of the... The post Morning Momentum gains traction in Knoxville business community appeared first on Teknovation.biz.