Production Machine Operator

Focused Recruitment; Gloucester Township (NJ); On-site; USD 19,506 - 23,432; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking Production Machine Operators for a global manufacturing site in Gloucester Township, NJ. Candidates should have a manufacturing background and understand production KPIs. The role involves operating machinery, conducting quality checks, and maintaining safety protocols. Shifts are rotating days, nights, and afternoons with hourly rates ranging from $14.16 to $17.01 depending on the shift. Teamwork and adherence to safety standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Prior production/manufacturing background.
• Ability to work to targets and production schedules.
• Familiarity with health and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain production machinery.
• Weigh, mix, and feed raw materials into production equipment.
• Conduct in-process quality checks to ensure consistency.

Skills

Production KPI's

Teamwork

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

Focused Recruitment are currently seeking a number of Production Machine Operators to join our clients global manufacturing site in the Blackwood area.

The desired candidate will have a prior production/manufacturing background, familiar working to production KPI’s and targets, operating an array of production machinery within a process heavy environment.

Hours of work:

Three shift pattern Days, Nights & Afternoons on a weekly rotation Monday-Friday (no weekends)

• Day shift - 06:00am - 14:00pm Monday - Friday. £14.16 per hour.
• Night shift - 22:00pm - 06:00am Monday - Thursday. £17.01 per hour.
• Afternoon shift - 14:00pm - 22:00pm Monday - Friday. £15.77 per hour.

Overview of the role:

• Operate, monitor, and maintain production machinery such as extruders, mixers, and pelletizers
• Weigh, mix, and feed raw materials into production equipment according to batch formulations and work instructions.
• Conduct in-process quality checks to ensure consistency in colour
• Record production data, material usage, and equipment settings accurately in logs or digital systems.
• Follow safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Clean and maintain work areas and equipment to prevent contamination and ensure safe operations.
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions or product quality issues to the supervisor or maintenance team.
• Assist with packing, labelling, and storing finished products according to warehouse or dispatch requirements.

The desired candidate:

• Able to work to targets/production KPI's & production schedules.
• Be able to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of health and safety in the work place.

We are fully compliant with eligibility to work in the UK regulations, accredited by the REC, members of the ALP and have a GLA licence.

Focused Recruitment
Business and Technology Centre
Tredomen
Ystrad Mynach
CF82 7FN