Temporary Sprinter Owner Operator Jobs in Augusta, GA

Core Functions:

• Follow all plant safety procedures and wear required protective equipment (PPE); help maintain safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Support setup and operation of assigned workstations, including loading, catching, trimming, wrapping, banding, assembly, and roll-forming tasks.
• Perform material handling duties such as loading raw materials, catching finished goods, stacking products, and moving materials using manual methods or mechanical aids.
• Assist “Operators” by monitoring machine output, reporting issues promptly, and helping with basic troubleshooting when needed.
• Complete production tasks using hand tools, power tools, and other fabrication-related equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including completing end-of-shift housekeeping duties.
• Train new hires on equipment, procedures, safety, and quality standards.
• Ensures that Quality Control is being performed at each work center based on the QC standard, RMA corrective actions, and internal/external customer feedback.
• Cross-train and perform duties in multiple production areas as business needs require.

Performs other duties and activities related to the department as necessary to support overall operations and responsibilities, even if not specifically listed above.

Key Measures of Success:                                                    

• Operates assigned equipment and performs duties safely and efficiently while meeting daily production and quality targets.
• Successfully cross-trains in at least one additional production area within designated timeframes.
• Collaborates effectively with Employee Owners and supervisors to maintain smooth workflow and resolve issues promptly.
• Consistently produces work that meets or exceeds quality standards with minimal rework.
• Identifies and communicates opportunities for process improvements that drive gains in efficiency or quality.
• Accurately reads and applies measurements using standard tools and performs necessary mathematical calculations.
• Understands cost control and what financially impacts the team.
• Learns and applies new production processes or systems within established training timelines.
• Consistently exhibits and displays the company’s values of “Own It. Can Do. Act in Love.”  

• Own It – Commitment to customers, company, and each other.
• Can Do – Team Player, Open to Change, & Pursuing continuous improvement.
• Act in Love – Treating others with humility, respectfulness, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control.

Education & Experience:                                                                                    

Preferred:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in manufacturing, assembly, or fabrication
• Experience with hand tools, power tools, or production equipment
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles
  

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Work is primarily performed in a manufacturing environment. This role will routinely utilize standard and/or specialized manufacturing equipment to perform core functions, and will interact with production areas, equipment, or machinery at operational sites. The work requires mainly active tasks, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, and occasional lifting of materials or tools weighing up to 55 pounds. 

This role involves working in environments that may be loud, non-temperature-controlled, and exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Employees frequently interact with machinery, moving objects, and vehicles.  

Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as required by site policy when in designated production or operational areas. 

Key Physical Requirements: 

• Regular activities: standing, walking, and performing tasks requiring fine motor skills (e.g., reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, bending) 

• Occasional activities: sitting, climbing, crawling, and lifting items weighing up to 55 lbs. 

• Environmental notes: exposure to noise, temperature variations, machinery, moving objects, and outdoor weather conditions 

Reasonable accommodation is available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. 

Travel

This position may require up to 5% travel, depending on business needs. Travel may include visits to company locations, client sites, training, or industry events. The amount of travel is subject to change and should not be considered a fixed or ongoing expectation.