General Production Union Facility – Up to $22hr

Best in Recruiting; McKees Rocks (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

Vision insurance

Union pension plan

Paid time off

Long-term career stability

Job summary

Best in Recruiting is hiring a Production Operator for a well-established manufacturing company in the Pittsburgh area. The role starts with training and leads to direct hire by the client with a substantial pay increase and excellent benefits.

The position offers multiple shifts, with potential to move into daylight hours based on seniority. Ideal candidates enjoy active work and learning new production processes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Basic math and measurement skills are required.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automated production and packaging lines.
• Load bottles, drums, boxes, and packaging materials into production equipment.
• Perform quality inspections and remove defective products.
• Collect samples for quality testing and monitor tank levels.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Math skills

Attention to detail

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

Production Operator Up to $22.00/hr to Start | $25.02/hr after 2.5 months TOPS Staffing is hiring Production Operators for a well-established manufacturing company offering outstanding long-term career opportunities. This position is ideal for candidates who enjoy staying active, learning new skills, and working in a production environment where every day is a little different. You'll start through TOPS Staffing and, after successfully completing the training period and transitioning to client employee will receive a pay increase of over $10,000 annually, exceptional benefits, and long-term job stability, and excellent pension plan offering.

Pay & Benefits

Starting Pay: Up to $22.00/hour

After Hire-In: $25.02/hour ( hired by client after 10 weeks)

Outstanding client benefits offered upon direct hire

• company-paid Health & Dental Insurance
• Low-cost Vision Insurance
• Union Pension Plan – 15k+ a year contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Long-term career stability and advancement opportunities

Shift Information

Candidates must be available to work any shift when hired. Most new employees begin on 2nd or 3rd shift and may have the opportunity to bid into daylight positions based on seniority.

• Daylight: 7:00 AM – 3:15 PM
• Afternoon: 3:15 PM – 11:30 PM
• Night: 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM

What You'll Do

This is a cross-functional production role where you'll be trained in multiple areas of the plant, including:

• Operate and monitor automated production and packaging lines
• Load bottles, drums, boxes, and packaging materials into production equipment
• Perform quality inspections and remove defective products
• Connect and disconnect transfer hoses used throughout production
• Assist with blending operations by adding production materials
• Collect product samples for quality testing
• Monitor storage tank levels and record measurements
• Load, unload, and stage materials throughout the facility
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment (training available)
• As you gain experience, you'll have opportunities to learn additional production processes and equipment throughout the facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Manufacturing, warehouse, or production experience preferred
• Forklift experience is a plus, but training is available
• Basic math and measurement skills
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
• Comfortable working around production equipment
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the shift
• Lift up to 45 pounds occasionally
• Comfortable climbing stairs and working on elevated platforms with safety rails when checking storage tank levels
• Willing to work afternoon or night shift for an extended period before bidding into daylight openings

Why You'll Want This Job

• Union career opportunity
• Over $10,000 annual pay increase after hire-in
• 100% company-paid medical and dental insurance
• Pension and 401(k)
• Variety in daily responsibilities
• Excellent long-term job stability
• Opportunities to learn multiple production processes and advance within the company

If you're looking for a stable manufacturing career with outstanding pay progression, excellent benefits, and long-term growth potential,