Machine Operator - 2 Shifts OPEN

AppleOne Employment Services; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 28,929 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Hazleton, PA is seeking a dependable Machine Operator for direct-hire opportunities. The role focuses on safety, precise machine operation, quality checks, and accurate production records in a fast-paced facility.

You will operate production machinery, set up equipment, assist with forklift movements, and help with shipping/receiving while maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Prior manufacturing or warehouse experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery and equipment safely per procedures.
• Set up, adjust, monitor, and troubleshoot to meet quality standards.
• Inspect finished products and maintain production records.
• Operate forklifts to move materials.
• Assist with shipping and receiving duties.
• Maintain clean, safe work area per GMPs.

Skills

Machine operation

Forklift operation

Quality inspection

Safety procedures

Production records

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable Machine Operator for a direct hire opportunity in Hazleton, PA. This role is ideal for a safety-focused production professional with manufacturing, warehouse, machine operation, or forklift experience who enjoys hands‑on work in a fast‑paced environment.

As a Machine Operator, you will support daily production operations by running manufacturing equipment, monitoring product quality, moving materials with a forklift, and assisting with shipping and receiving. This is a great opportunity to join a stable production team where reliability, teamwork, safety, and a willingness to learn are valued. Candidates who take pride in quality work, communicate well, and enjoy being part of a supportive operations team can build long‑term success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery and manufacturing equipment safely according to established procedures and production requirements.
• Set up, adjust, monitor, and troubleshoot equipment to meet quality standards and reduce downtime.
• Inspect finished products, maintain accurate production records, and complete required documentation.
• Operate forklifts to move raw materials, finished goods, and supplies throughout the facility.
• Assist with shipping and receiving duties, including loading, unloading, and verifying inventory.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following company safety policies, GMPs, and quality procedures.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $21.00 to $22.00 per hour.
• Job Type: Direct Hire.
• Location: Hazleton, PA.
• Multiple shifts open.
• Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required based on production needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements and Policies

The Know Your Rights poster is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf.

The pay transparency policy is available at https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf.

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.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program: https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf.

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.