Operator, Day Shift

Jobtailor; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New York is seeking a Manufacturing Operator to operate and monitor production equipment, load and unload materials, and perform basic troubleshooting in a fast-paced environment.

You will complete quality checks, record data, and maintain a clean, safe work area while following SOPs and cGMP guidelines. Onboarding is a structured 4–5 day program from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in the first week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 0–2 years of experience in manufacturing or warehouse work.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Read, write, and understand English; basic math I skills.
• Comfortable working around powders, chemicals, and food allergens.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production equipment.
• Load, unload, clean, and adjust machinery.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and routine maintenance.
• Accurately measure and scale ingredients.
• Complete quality checks and record data.
• Keep the work area clean.
• Follow safety rules, SOPs and cGMP guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Complete onboarding 4–5 days in the first week, typically 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Skills

Production Equipment Operation

Basic Troubleshooting

Quality Checks

CGMP Compliance

Mechanical Understanding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computers

Tablets

Job description

Task Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production equipment
• Load, unload, clean, and adjust machinery
• Perform basic troubleshooting and routine maintenance
• Accurately measure and scale ingredients
• Complete quality checks and record data
• Keep the work area clean
• Follow safety rules, SOPs, and cGMP guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Complete a structured 4–5-day onboarding program during the first week, typically 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• 0–2 years of experience in manufacturing or warehouse work
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Able to stand, bend, and move throughout the shift
• Comfortable using computers or tablets
• Able to read, write, and understand English
• Basic math and mechanical understanding
• Comfortable working around powders, chemicals, and food allergens
• Basic understanding of manufacturing equipment and inventory processes preferred
• This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in operating and monitoring production equipment while adhering to safety rules and cGMP guidelines. Capable of performing basic troubleshooting, routine maintenance, and quality checks in a manufacturing environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Production Equipment Operation
• Basic Troubleshooting
• Quality Checks
• CGMP Compliance
• Mechanical Understanding

Hard Skills

• Basic Math Skills
• Routine Maintenance
• Ingredient Measurement
• Manufacturing Equipment Understanding
• Inventory Processes

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Team Collaboration
• Adaptability

Industry Keywords

• SOPs
• Food Allergens
• Manufacturing
• Warehouse Work

Tools & Technologies

• Computers
• Tablets