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Machine Operator Packer Jobs in Oak Ridge, TN (NOW HIRING)

6112 - 7993 - Injection Mold Operator

Powell, TN · On-site

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

6112 - 7993 - Injection Mold Operator DeRoyal is actively searching for Injection Mold Operators to ... Maintains adequate raw materials, packing supplies and labels on hand at the machines. Ensures ...

6112 - 7993 - Injection Mold Operator

Powell, TN · On-site

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

... Mold Operator DeRoyal is actively searching for Injection Mold Operators to join our Royal ... Maintains adequate raw materials, packing supplies and labels on hand at the machines. Ensures ...

6112 - 7993 - Injection Mold Operator

Powell, TN · On-site

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

6112 - 7993 - Injection Mold Operator DeRoyal is actively searching for Injection Mold Operators to ... Maintains adequate raw materials, packing supplies and labels on hand at the machines. Ensures ...

Production Operator

Clinton, TN · On-site

$21.41/hr

Operate and maintain machinery, ensure production standards are met, finalize products, and prepare ... Monitoring the production or packing operation to ensure quality objectives are met * Loading ...

Operate and maintain machinery, ensure production standards are met, finalize products, and prepare ... Monitoring the production or packing operation to ensure quality objectives are met * Loading ...

Warehouse Helper

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$15 - $22/hr

Packing: Wrapping, labeling, and packing orders for shipping. Shipping: Retrieving and preparing ... Operating warehouse equipment, such as forklifts and order picking machines. Required to be at work ...

Warehouse Helper

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$15 - $22/hr

Packing: Wrapping, labeling, and packing orders for shipping.Shipping: Retrieving and preparing ... Operating warehouse equipment, such as forklifts and order picking machines. Required to be at work ...

Team Member II

Maryville, TN · On-site

$9.75 - $13.25/hr

Operate production machines, assemble product, trim, inspect, pack, count, weld, test and print to ... Unload, receive, material/inventory movement, picking, packing, shipping, and load outbound ...

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How much do machine operator packer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for machine operator packer in Oak Ridge, TN is $15.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.71 and $16.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Machine Operator Packer vs Machine Operator?

AspectMachine Operator PackerMachine Operator
CredentialsHigh school diploma, on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma, technical training often required
Work EnvironmentManufacturing, packaging linesManufacturing, production facilities
Job FocusOperating packaging machinery, packing productsOperating various manufacturing equipment
Common Industry UsageYesYes

Machine Operator Packer and Machine Operator roles both involve operating machinery in manufacturing settings. The main difference is that Machine Operator Packer specifically focuses on packaging and packing products, while Machine Operator may handle a broader range of manufacturing equipment. Both roles typically require similar certifications and work in similar environments, but their job duties differ based on the production stage.

What does a machine operator packer do?

A machine operator packer operates and monitors machinery used to package products, ensuring they are correctly filled, sealed, and labeled. They may also perform quality checks, handle materials, and maintain equipment in a manufacturing or warehouse environment, often following safety protocols and using tools like forklifts or packing machines.

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Infographic showing various Machine Operator Packer job openings in Oak Ridge, TN as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $32,635 per year, or $15.7 per hour.

6056 - 7993 - Injection Mold Operator

Powell, TN

deroyal
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago


Job description

6056 - 7993 - Injection Mold Operator

DeRoyal is actively searching for a CDI Injection Mold Operator to join our Royal Precision Plastics Team in Powell, TN.

We currently have a 1st shift opportunity available. These are 12-hour shifts with an alternating schedule and working hours are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The alternating work week schedule includes every other weekend (36 hours one week/48 hours the next).
$1,000 sign-on bonus for RPP new hires! Call or text 865-585-4897 for any questions.

We offer excellent opportunities for our employees to move up in our company and to continually improve themselves, both professionally and personally. Benefits include: medical, dental, and vision insurance, STD/LTD, competitive wages, 401K participation and 4% match, shift differential, paid holidays and vacation time, onsite wellness center, pay for skills opportunities and much more.

SUMMARY: Perform various duties such as testing, inspecting and packaging to ensure and promote the efficient and productive functioning of injection molding machines by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Conduct operations in accordance with safety requirements.

Inspect products using pin gauges, calipers, micrometers, optical comparator and Smart Scope, Hydrodynamic tester and vacuum tester.

Completely and accurately documents test results.

Releases, packages and palettizes products for shipment.

Ensures and documents that assigned machines are operating within established parameters and that products conform to established specifications.

Maintains adequate raw materials, packing supplies and labels on hand at the machines.

Ensures manufacturing work instructions are followed by properly completing process/product checklists accurately and legibly.

Make necessary data, scrap and downtime entries.

Maintains a clean work area and follows proper safety, quality, production and company procedures.

Arrives at work on time and complies with company attendance and tardiness policies.

Possesses the ability to get along with co-workers, customers, and company visitors.

Obeys all rules and performs any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred; or less than high school education with 3 to 6 months related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ration, and percent.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving few concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to operate a forklift and computer preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Items that are extremely heavy (over 50 lbs. up to 100 lbs.) are transported by using assistance. When assistance is required, it is defined as using a team lift (another person), hand truck designed to move material, forklift, overhead crane or other material handling equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Due to the nature of the material being used in the facility, most jewelry, false fingernails and fingernail polish (even clear coat) are prohibited. Hair nets are required while doing certain operations. Protective eyewear is required to be worn at all times when entering the molding work environment.

This position is considered medium work.