Support Operator

Overview

Build a Career with Magnera

Are you looking for a stable manufacturing career with competitive pay, excellent benefits, built-in overtime opportunities, and a schedule that gives you more time away from work?

Magnera is seeking motivated individuals to join our production team as Support Operators at our Waynesboro facility. Whether you're new to manufacturing or bringing previous industrial experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you succeed and grow.

What We Offer

• Starting pay of $20.00/hour for candidates with little or no manufacturing experience
• Up to $22.50/hour starting pay for qualified candidates with manufacturing experience
• Additional $1.00/hour shift differential for night shift employees
• Built-in overtime every other week through our rotating 2/2/3 schedule
• Full-time benefits package starting from day one
• Three health insurance plan options
• Paid holidays
• Two weeks of paid time off
• Career advancement opportunities
• Stable employment with a company built on more than 160 years of manufacturing excellence

Schedule

We currently have openings on:

• Day Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Night Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Employees work a rotating 2/2/3 schedule, meaning you work only seven days out of every fourteen while maintaining full-time status and benefits. This schedule also includes built-in overtime every other week.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

As a Support Operator, you'll play an important role in producing high-quality materials while helping maintain a safe, efficient, and productive operation.

Responsibilities include:

• Operating and monitoring manufacturing equipment
• Following all safety procedures and PPE requirements
• Maintaining quality standards and production goals
• Troubleshooting equipment and process issues
• Making machine adjustments as needed
• Recording production and quality data
• Completing required documentation and KPI tracking
• Working closely with operations, quality, and laboratory teams
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area through 6S and housekeeping initiatives
• Obtaining and maintaining operator certifications
• Assisting with training and mentoring team members as needed
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED
• Manufacturing experience preferred but not required
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Willingness to learn, grow, and take on new challenges

Grow With Us

At Magnera, we're committed to developing our employees and creating opportunities for long-term career growth. Many team members expand their skills through cross-training, pursue advancement into leadership roles, and build rewarding careers in manufacturing.

If you're ready to join a team that values safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply today.