PeopleShare is Hiring – Roast Operator on night shift in Suffolk, VA!
Schedule: Night Shift – Monday–Thursday, 5:45 PM – 6:30 AM (hours may vary)
Pay: $20 an hour with evaluation at 90 days of employment that could lead to an increase.
Dress Code: Jeans, t-shirt, closed-toe shoes
Overtime: Often 8–10 hours/week available
Position Overview
Roast Operators are essential in the peanut roasting process—operating and maintaining industrial equipment to ensure safe, consistent, and high-quality production.
Key Responsibilities
Operate and monitor roasting equipment to meet safety and quality standards.
Set up, calibrate, and adjust machines (temperature, belt speed, bed depth).
Maintain steady peanut flow, monitor gauges, and troubleshoot equipment issues.
Perform general warehouse tasks: packing, moving/storing products, cleaning, and adding lids.
Safely operate a forklift to move materials as needed.
Lift up to 50 lbs and follow all safety protocols.
Requirements
Forklift experience required.
Previous warehouse or food production experience preferred (training provided).
Reliable, dependable, and hardworking with excellent attendance.
Team-oriented and flexible with duties.
Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in varying warehouse conditions.
Must pass background and drug screening (some history considered; no violent or sexual offenses).
Why Work with Us
Friendly and supportive work environment.
Opportunities for raises and career advancement.
Strong benefits package upon permanent hire.
PeopleShare is the leading Staffing Agency in the region and has temporary to hire and permanent jobs across 8 states. Our openings include receptionist, data entry, customer service, collections, office managers, call center, administrative assistant, accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable clerk, file clerk, warehouse, assembly, production, pickers, packers, forklift, machine operators, and maintenance mechanics.
PeopleShare provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category or class under federal, state, and/or local laws. This policy applies to all locations and all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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