Injection Operator Level 1 and 2

AppleOne Employment Services; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Development opportunities

Career advancement

Stable manufacturing environment

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Buffalo, NY is seeking Injection Operator Level 1 and Level 2 for temp-to-hire roles in a modern production and injection molding environment. These positions offer steady onsite work, paid training, and clear growth paths into technical and leadership roles.

Level 1 suits entry-level production experience, while Level 2 is for candidates with hands-on manufacturing or injection molding experience who can support machine operation, quality checks, and team

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of manufacturing, production, machine operation, or related experience preferred.
• Ability to follow work instructions, inspection procedures, safety requirements, and quality guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify defects and process concerns.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Injection molding experience preferred for Level 2 and considered an asset for Level 1.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor injection molding machines and related equipment to meet production goals.
• Perform visual inspections, quality checks, packaging, labeling and documentation.
• Supply materials and manage inventory following traceability requirements.
• Identify, isolate and report non-conforming materials or quality concerns.
• Follow safety, GMP, and 5S housekeeping standards in the work area.
• Level 2: assist with startups, shutdowns, changeovers, troubleshooting and training.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking Injection Operator Level 1 and Level 2 candidates for temp-to-hire opportunities in a modern production and injection molding environment in Buffalo, NY. These roles are ideal for reliable, safety-focused individuals who want to build or grow a career in manufacturing, production operations, and injection molding. Injection Operator Level 1 is a great fit for candidates with entry-level production experience or a strong interest in learning injection molding operations. Injection Operator Level 2 is designed for candidates with hands‑on manufacturing or injection molding experience who can support machine operation, quality checks, troubleshooting, and team productivity. This opportunity offers steady full‑time onsite work, paid training, a team‑oriented environment, and clear growth potential into technical, process, and leadership career paths. Candidates can expect supportive leadership, a strong focus on safety and quality, and a workplace that values dependability, continuous improvement, and positive teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and related production equipment to support daily production goals.
• Perform visual inspections, quality checks, packaging, labeling, and documentation to ensure finished products meet specifications.
• Supply raw materials, packaging materials, and work‑in‑process materials to production areas while following inventory and traceability requirements.
• Identify, isolate, and report non‑conforming materials, process deviations, equipment abnormalities, or quality concerns.
• Follow all safety, GMP, food safety, quality, environmental, and housekeeping standards, including maintaining an organized work area using 5S principles.
• For Level 2 candidates, assist with startups, shutdowns, changeovers, troubleshooting, setup verification, material changes, and training support for newer operators.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay range: $21.00 to $25.00 per hour.
• Injection Operator Level 1 pay range: $21.00 to $23.00 per hour.
• Injection Operator Level 2 pay range: $23.00 to $25.00 per hour.
• Job type: Temp-to-hire.
• Work location: Full‑time onsite in Buffalo, NY 14225.
• Department: Production / Injection Molding.
• Paid training and development opportunities.
• Career advancement opportunities into Process Technician, Shift Leader, technical, and leadership roles.
• Stable manufacturing environment with advanced injection molding technology.
• Team‑oriented culture focused on safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Operate injection molding machines and related production equipment in a high‑volume manufacturing setting.
• Monitor production output, quality standards, machine performance, and process conditions.
• Package, label, inspect, and document finished products according to specifications.
• Support material handling, production records, safety procedures, and continuous improvement activities.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 to 2 years of manufacturing, production, machine operation, or related experience preferred.
• Injection molding experience preferred for Level 2 and considered an asset for Level 1.
• Ability to follow work instructions, inspection procedures, safety requirements, GMP standards, and quality guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify defects, abnormalities, and process concerns.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to maintain accurate production or quality documentation.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Dependable attendance, strong work ethic, and willingness to remain active throughout the shift.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds during the shift.
• For Level 2, working knowledge of injection molding processes, automated manufacturing equipment, troubleshooting, and production support activities is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous injection molding experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience in high‑volume manufacturing or fast‑paced production environments.
• Technical training, manufacturing coursework, or related hands‑on training.
• Ability to assist Process Technicians, support changeovers, help train new operators, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.