Day Shift Press Operator (Sun-Tues 3am-3pm)

Alleguard; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Vacation and Holiday Pay

Job summary

Alleguard, a leader in protective foam solutions, invites applications for a Day Shift Press Operator at our Allentown, PA site. You will inspect and sort molded parts, pack them per quality specs, and help ensure smooth production for our customers.

Schedule: Sunday through Tuesday, 3am–3pm. Pay: $20.88 per hour. Overtime and weekend work may be required by demand. Safety PPE is provided in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with focus on quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Ability to visually inspect parts during production operations.
• Understanding written instructions contained in work-related documents.
• Giving full attention to how others are speaking and asking clarifying questions as needed.
• Watching gauges, dials or indicators to ensure equipment is functioning properly.
• Selecting training methods appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching.

Responsibilities

• Monitor press to ensure parts eject from mold and notify supervisor of issues.
• Pack acceptable parts into pre-defined packaging per quality standards.
• Discard or reject products not meeting specifications.
• Mark/label containers with item information per quality standards.
• Remove molded parts and visually inspect conformance to quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and dispose of rejected parts properly.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Transfer parts in/out of drying tunnel as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Observation

Reading comprehension

Active listening

Operation monitoring

Learning strategies

Speaking

PPE awareness

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

Day Shift Press Operator (Sun-Tues 3am-3pm)

Job Category: Production

Requisition Number: 3RDSH004071

• Posted : October 6, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Allentown, PA 18103, USA

Description

Come join a leader in Protective Foam Solutions! At Alleguard, we’re built from the ground up to expand and shape our customer’s businesses. We understand the diversity of challenges that customers are facing across different industries, from confidence in their supply chain to needing the latest innovations at their fingertips. These challenges are also opportunities, and whether our customers are in construction, protective packaging, cold-chain or other industries, we are relentless in seeing around corners, and going the extra mile to help their business succeed.

Position: Day Shift Press Operator (Sun-Tues 3am-3pm)

Job Summary

We are currently hiring Press Operators for our manufacturing site. As a Press Operator, you are responsible for inspecting and sorting molded or assembled parts/ products for defects, and/or deviations from specifications. You will also pack parts into designated packaging or pallet configurations based on customer requirements and/or standard quality specifications.

Pay: $20.88/hr

Schedule:

• Sunday through Tuesday
• 3am-3pm
• Flexibility is a must; overtime, weekend work subject to customer demand.

Responsibilities

• Monitor press to ensure parts are completely ejected from the mold. Notify Production Supervisor of any problems observed or encountered during the molding operation.
• Pack acceptable parts into pre-defined packaging or pallet configuration according to the established quality standard.
• Discard or reject products, materials, and equipment not meeting specifications.
• Mark/label completed container(s)/bundle(s) with designated item information according to establish quality standards.
• Remove molded parts from the collection bin or table and perform visual inspection for conformance to established quality standards.
• Maintain clean and organized work area making sure to properly discard rejected parts and to keep area free of debris and standing water.
• Perform duties in conformance with all established safety policies and procedures.
• Transfer parts in/out of drying tunnel as required/instructed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Observation - ability to visually inspect parts during the production operation and properly determine whether the parts meet quality standards.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written instructions contained in work-related documents.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate,
• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Ability to use manual pallet jack or other designated material handling equipment to move finished good parts and/or components to/from the assigned workstation.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Working in the manufacturing environment requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes protective eyewear, but may also require hearing protection, and reinforced-toe safety shoes.

Physical Demands

• Position requires physical mobility involving repeated bending and stretching.
• Position requires continuous standing for periods of 4-8 hrs.
• Position may require periods of intense physical exertion in conditions of low to high temperatures and humidity.
• Position requires the ability to stand, bend, and stretch over extended periods of time during a normal work shift.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

We believe in taking care of the people who take care of our customers.

Our benefits package offers eligible team members access to:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Retirement Program (401k)
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation and Holiday Pay

Alleguard Company Values

• Safety - We care for our employees by creating and maintaining an environment with consistent actions, trusted processes, and courageous conversations.
• Trust - We build confidence with our employees and customers through dependability, respect, clear communication, and service.
• Integrity - We are consistent in always striving to do the right thing by accepting responsibility for our decisions and actions.
• Collaboration - Our diversity is the catalyst that drives our teamwork, creative problem-solving, and partnership.
• Growth - We invest, develop, and empower our people to build our company so our customers will experience outstanding success, in turn contributing to our own.
• Accountability - We achieve our success by holding ourselves and each other to high standards of behavior, commitment, and personal responsibility.

We’re a dynamic, high-growth business, invested in helping you grow with Alleguard.

Many of our colleagues have been with us for decades. That’s because we believe in collaborating as a team to serve and support each other as well as we serve and support our customers.

Alleguard’s employee-centric culture is designed to help you maximize your talents, learn new skills, and gain valuable experience on the way to achieving your professional goals.

*Hiring process typically takes about 1 week to complete*

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