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Entry Level Machine Operator

Kent City,MI

572 Entry Level Machine Operator jobs in Kent City,MI

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Forklift Operator - Early Shift

Forward Air, Inc.

Comstock Park, MI

$19/hr
~ 22 min Onsite

  • Certification/Licensure: Valid forklift certification/licensure (or ability to obtain before operating equipment) required.
  • Experience: 3+ years of dock or warehouse experience required.
  • Communication: Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, to understand safety and operational instructions, work assignments, and freight documentation.
  • Ability to recognize numbers, labels, barcodes, and freight markings accurately, and to perform basic arithmetic to verify freight counts, quantities, and weights.
  • Technology: Willingness and ability to learn and use basic computer systems, handheld scanners, and freight-tracking devices.
  • Equipment: Ability to safely operate material handling equipment (MHE) such as pallet jacks, dollies, hand trucks, order pickers, pallet riders, conveyors, dock plates, dock levelers, sit-down/stand-up forklifts and reach trucks (with company-assisted certification/training), and/or other specialized MHE as required by the site.
  • Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
  • Physical Demands: Extensive standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and twisting for 8-12 hours per/shift, with the ability to lift, push, pull, and carry freight up to 50lbs without assistance, with occasional lifting of freight up to 75lbs with assistance or mechanical aids throughout each 8-12 hour shift, multiple times per/week.
  • Vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills sufficient to work safely in a noisy dock environment.
  • Environment: Ability to work safely around moving equipment, vehicles, and freight in a non-climate-controlled environment, including frequent exposure to temperature extremes (both hot and cold), occasional outdoor work and/or exposure to precipitation (rain, sleet, snow, etc.), regular exposure to moving equipment, vehicle traffic, exhaust, dust, and moderate to loud noise.
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Entry Level Shop Floor Apprentice

Commercial Tool Group

Comstock Park, MI

No Experience
New, Posted 1 day ago
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Machine Builder

The Timken Company

Norton Shores, MI

OnsiteFlexible ScheduleEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with machinery, machine assembly, industrial equipment, or a related field
  • Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
  • Ability to read, interpret, and work from technical drawings, blueprints, and manufacturing specifications
  • Ability to lift, move, and position machine components and tooling as required
  • Ability to work flexible schedules, including occasional overtime and weekends when business needs require
  • Travel to customer facilities for machine installation, startup, service, and support as needed (up to 25%)
  • Read, interpret, and work from technical drawings, blueprints, and manufacturing specifications
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General Laborer

Tradesmen International, LLC

Grand Rapids, MI

$21-$25/hr
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Production Worker - Day Shift, Training Provided

Adecco

Grand Rapids, MI

$16.90/hr
~ 36 min OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • High school diploma or GED is required.
  • 1–2 years of experience in manufacturing, production, or machine operation preferred.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and quick learner with technical processes.
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Ability to follow detailed work instructions, safety guidelines, and standard operating procedures in a fast-paced environment.
  • Physical capability to lift and move between 30–50 pounds regularly throughout the shift.
  • Willingness to work the specified shift and participate in mandatory overtime as needed.
  • Enthusiasm for cross-training and performing multiple roles within the production process.
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Press Operator (All Shifts)

Workforce Strategies

Grand Haven, MI

$19/hr
$100 bonus
~ 52 min Onsite

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Work on your feet for the entire shift
  • Must be able to speak, write, and read basic English
  • Physical readiness for tasks involving twisting, bending, and lifting
  • Focus on safety and quality control
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Concrete Sawing Operator (Entry-Level / Will Train)

Diamond Concrete Sawing

Grand Rapids, MI

$20/hr
No Experience

Building Maintenance Worker

Advanced Oral Surgery

Belmont, MI

New, Posted 3 hours ago
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Fabricator Associate

Integrity Trade Services

Grand Rapids, MI

$20/hr
New, Posted 14 hours ago
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Rockford Corner Bar - Dishwasher

Rockford Corner Bar

Rockford, MI

No Experience
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What companies are hiring Entry Level Machine Operator jobs in Kent City,MI?

  1. Forward Air, Inc.
  2. Commercial Tool Group
  3. The Timken Company
  4. Tradesmen International, LLC
  5. Adecco
  6. Workforce Strategies
  7. Diamond Concrete Sawing
  8. Advanced Oral Surgery
  9. Integrity Trade Services
  10. Rockford Corner Bar

What is the hourly salary range for Entry Level Machine Operator jobs in Kent City,MI?

The hourly salary range is $16.9 - $25.

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