McClure Woodmill Manufacturing Operator - 1st Shift

The AMES Companies, Inc.; McClure (Snyder County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Vacation Days

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a Woodmill Manufacturing Operator for 1st shift in McClure, PA. This entry-level position involves operating machinery, monitoring production processes, and complying with safety regulations. Candidates should possess basic math skills, the ability to follow instructions, and demonstrate a problem-solving mindset. The role offers comprehensive benefits including medical and dental coverage. Various tasks include quality inspections and maintaining a clean work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Application of common sense to carry out instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate all machinery and production cells.
• Read and understand required paperwork.
• Meet or exceed established production rates.
• Perform quality inspection of products.
• Comply with all safety policies.

Skills

Basic math skills

Reading comprehension

Problem solving

Job description

McClure Woodmill Manufacturing Operator - 1st Shift

Job Category : Manufacturing

Requisition Number : MCCLU003505

Posted: April 9, 2026 | Full-Time | On-site

Location

McClure, McClure, PA 17841, USA

Description

We have amazing Benefits! Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Wellness, 401K, Holidays Employee Assistance Program, Vacation Days, Disability, and much more.

The AMES Companies is a long-established organization located in Lake Nona-Orlando, FL, with a rich history in manufacturing tools and consumer goods. The company focuses on product lines including Home Organization, Lawn and Garden Tools, Outdoor Living, and Cleaning Tools. The company offers opportunities to work in a production environment involving injection molding and finished goods assembly.

Who You Are

Our Manufacturing Operator on 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 6am-2:30pm) is an entry level position for the production of lawn and garden tools and components. Operators will monitor, tend and operate various pieces of high speed and manually operated equipment in support of our injection molding process and finished goods assembly.

Responsibilities

• Operate all machinery and production cells as assigned by the Team Leader or Shift Supervisor.
• Read and understand required paperwork, including Bill of Materials (BOM), Hour x Hour sheet, basic tool prints, communication boards, standard work documents, and quality visuals.
• Meet or exceed established production rates and standards.
• Follow basic work instructions with reasonable supervision.
• Use operator fundamentals: simple problem solving, clear routine machine jams, identify and fix routine/repetitive problems, and notify appropriate support if unable to resolve.
• Perform visual and simple mechanical quality inspection of products being produced.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Address rework as required.
• Perform scheduled job duties at a normal pace, occasionally at a rapid pace.
• Follow required standard work and achieve published standard work goals.
• Participate in continuous improvement through cost savings suggestions, CI Events, or other related activity.
• Work and communicate professionally with all business associates.
• Comply with all safety policies and procedures; wearing all required PPE.
• Follow all policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned (training, housekeeping, reporting labor & production, continuous improvement activities).

Requirements

• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions and write simple correspondence.
• Application of common sense understanding to carry out instructions.

Environmental / Physical Requirements

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand on concrete floor with/without floor mats; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms (which may include above and/or below shoulders); bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use left and/or right hand for simple grasping; fine work, pushing/pulling and fast paced assembly. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions . The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places and vibration . The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock . The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Work Authorization

The AMES Companies will only employ those legally authorized to work in the United States. The company does not sponsor immigration visas for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.