Manufacturing and Food Production

Manufacturing and Food Production

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Housekeeper

Manufacturing & Food Production
Join burton+BURTON – The World's Largest B2B Wholesaler of Balloons, Giftware & Home Décor! For more than 44 years, burton+BURTON has been a locally… Learn More
burton+BURTON
Athens, GA 30601
Posted: 07/29/2026
Full-time

Electro Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Manufacturing & Food Production
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J-Drain
Athens, GA 30601
Posted: 07/27/2026
Full-time
$32 - $38 AN HOUR
On Site

Packaging Specialist - 2nd Shift

Manufacturing & Food Production
Description Location: Southern Mill – Athens, Ga                   Job Family: Specialist Reports To: Packaging Manager                           Exemption: Non-Exempt Entry Level Position Purpose: The Packaging Specialist I… Learn More
Posted: 07/23/2026
Full-time

Warehouse Specialist - 2nd Shift

Manufacturing & Food Production
Warehouse Specialist - 2nd Shift Athens, GA Description Location: Southern Mill – Athens, GA                                       Job Family: Specialist Reports To: Warehouse Manager                                             Exemption: Non-Exempt Position… Learn More
Posted: 07/23/2026
Full-time
Apply On the ABB Careers Website. Our Team DynamicsYou will join a dynamic, talented, high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.… Learn More
Posted: 06/19/2026
Full-time

Winding Tech C (3rd Shift - 11pm - 7am)

Manufacturing & Food Production
This position will start as a temp/contractor with the opportunity to convert to full-time permanent. Apply on the Randstad site by clicking this link… Learn More
Posted: 06/02/2026
Full-time, Temp-to-hire
$18 AN HOUR

Assembler Tech C (2nd Shift 3pm - 11pm)

Manufacturing & Food Production
This position will start as a temp/contractor with the opportunity to convert to full-time permanent. Apply on the Randstad site by clicking this link… Learn More
Posted: 06/02/2026
Full-time, Temp-to-hire
$18 AN HOUR

Operator I

Manufacturing & Food Production
OPERATOR I (FULL-TIME) Our fast-growing, technologically-driven manufacturing firm is seeking Operators on all shifts. This position will provide the successful candidates with the chance… Learn More
SELIT North America
Athens, GA 30601
Posted: 04/21/2026
Full-time
$20 AN HOUR
On Site

CNC Machine Operator Trainee - Weekend Day Shift

Manufacturing & Food Production
The CNC Machine Operator Trainee is an entry-level position designed to provide hands-on training in operating and maintaining CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machining centers.… Learn More
Posted: 01/27/2026
Full-time
The CNC Machine Operator Trainee is an entry-level position designed to provide hands-on training in operating and maintaining CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machining centers.… Learn More
Posted: 01/27/2026
Full-time

Income

Low

$35,620

25th Percentile
25%
25%

Mid

$41,170

50th Percentile
50%
50%

High

$50,200

75th Percentile
75%
75%

Annual salary and hourly wage data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Manufacturing and food production jobs are the engines behind the goods and products we use and consume every day. These roles include machine operators, assembly line workers, quality control specialists, food processing technicians, and many others who ensure that everything from packaged foods to complex machinery is produced safely, efficiently, and to high standards. Working in this field means being part of a process that transforms raw materials into finished products that people rely on—locally and globally.

What makes careers in manufacturing and food production especially appealing is their stability, hands-on nature, and opportunities for growth. Many positions offer on-the-job training, competitive pay, and room to specialize or move into leadership roles. With increasing demand for high-quality goods and innovations in automation and sustainability, this field is evolving and creating new types of opportunities. For those who enjoy practical work, teamwork, and being part of something that feeds and fuels the world, a career in Manufacturing and Food Production offers both purpose and potential.