Afternoon Shift Production Operator

ZipRecruiter; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Rochester, NY is seeking a detail-oriented Production Operator for a direct hire opportunity. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating machinery, ensuring quality production, and maintaining a clean workspace. This role offers a competitive hourly rate along with an attractive benefits package upon permanent hiring.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision

401K

Paid vacation

Qualifications

• Experience as a Production Operator in Plastic Injection Molding preferred.
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours and lift up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Set up press workstation and ensure quality production.
• Package parts carefully to avoid damage.
• Report quality issues promptly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic math proficiency

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAre you a Production Operator looking for the next step in your career? If you're hands-on, detail-driven, and ready to grow in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.APEX Placement and Consulting has partnered with an exciting company in Rochester, NY looking to add Certified Operators to their already amazing team. Their primary responsibility will be to ensure efficient, high-quality production from assigned machines in accordance with company standards and procedures. Keep reading for more details!What’s in it for you:

• 2nd shift opportunity – Monday to Friday from 3pm-11:30pm
• Competitive hourly rate at $17/hr.
• Direct Hire position - you'll be hired on directly with our client!
• Amazing benefit package once hired in permanently
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401K
  • Paid vacation

What your day will look like:

• Set up your press workstation correctly and sign the Daily Training Log after review.
• Check parts before placing any in the finished goods box.
• Package parts carefully to avoid damage or contamination.
• Count, record, and report any scrap.
• Keep bins at the press clean and organized during your shift.
• Keep the machine running at a steady pace to ensure good quality and production.
• Report any quality problems to the Lead Operator or Quality team right away.
• Let the Lead Operator know if there are too many bad parts, low production, or part issues.
• Keep your area clean during your shift and at shift change.

What we are looking for:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Production Operator experience; Plastic Injection Molding
• Basic proficiency in math, reading, and communication
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours per day and lift up to 30 lbs

At Apex, we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable to us, and we’re excited to see how you might contribute to our team. While we have outlined a set of qualifications for this role, we recognize that experience and skills can come from a variety of backgrounds. If you meet most of these qualifications and are eager to learn and grow with us, we invite you to apply.