Production Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Branford (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union position

Training provided

Day shift

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Production Operator for a full-time, day-shift role in a union manufacturing setting. You will operate production equipment, handle materials, and perform quality checks to keep production running safely and efficiently.

No prior mastery is required—training is provided. A high school diploma, attention to detail, and strong communication are valued as you join a dependable team on a Monday–Friday schedule with a competitive hourly

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently per procedures.
• Load and unload materials, components, and finished products.
• Perform visual and in-process quality inspections.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Accurately complete production records and quality documentation.
• Follow safety policies and PPE requirements.
• Meet production schedules while maintaining quality.

Skills

Written and verbal instructions

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

English communication

Team-oriented environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Production Operator

Schedule:Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Pay:$17.40–$20.00/hour, depending on experience
Employment Type:Full-Time
Work Environment:Union Manufacturing

Build Your Skills. Join a Team. Grow Your Career.

Looking for astable, full-time manufacturing opportunitywhere you can learn valuable skills and be part of a team?

We’re looking for a dependable and safety-mindedProduction Operatorto join our manufacturing operation. This is a hands-on role where you’ll operate production equipment, handle materials, perform quality checks, and help keep production running safely and efficiently.

No need to know everything on day one — training is provided.If you’re reliable, pay attention to the details, and are ready to learn, this could be a great opportunity to build your manufacturing experience.

What You’ll Do

• Operate manufacturing equipmentsafely and efficientlyfollowing established procedures
• Load and unload materials, components, and finished products
• Monitor equipment and production processes and report issues to your supervisor
• Performvisual and in-process quality inspections
• Identify, label, and separate defective or nonconforming materials
• Accurately complete production records, count sheets, quality documentation, and system entries
• Keep your work areaclean, organized, and safe
• Follow company safety policies, OSHA requirements, PPE requirements, and work instructions
• Meet production schedules while maintaining consistent quality and productivity
• Work collaboratively with supervisors, coworkers, and union representatives
• Participate in training, cross-training, and continuous-improvement activities
• Perform other duties within the applicable job classification as needed

What We’re Looking For

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to followwritten and verbal instructions
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective English communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work successfully in afast-paced, team-oriented environment

Preferred Experience

• Previous manufacturing or production experience
• Experience operating production equipment
• Basic inspection or measurement experience
• Experience in aunion manufacturing environment
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment

Training Provided

You’ll receive training to help you succeed, including:

• Safety and OSHA requirements
• Production equipment and processes
• Quality and inspection procedures
• Company policies and procedures
• Applicable union requirements

Why Join the Team?

• Monday–Friday schedule
• Consistentday shift: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
• $17.40–$20.00/hour, depending on experience
• Full-time, stable employment
• Union position
• Training and cross-training provided
• Opportunity todevelop new skills and grow your manufacturing experience

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re dependable, safety-conscious, and ready to learn, this is an opportunity toget your foot in the door, build valuable manufacturing skills, and become part of a team that values quality and reliability.