Production Operator

AppleOne Employment Services; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services seeks a safety-focused Production Operator in Cleveland, OH to support chemical manufacturing by operating process equipment and following batch instructions to produce adhesive products.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, accuracy, and accountability, offering direct hire stability and a chance to contribute to a high-performing production team with strong leadership support.

Qualifications

• Experience operating process equipment in a chemical manufacturing setting.
• Familiar with batch production and quality control procedures.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and work in a structured environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment to manufacture adhesive and chemical products.
• Follow batch ticket instructions and weighing procedures to ensure accurate production.
• Set up, monitor, and troubleshoot equipment during production runs.
• Inspect product quality and support rework or removal as needed.
• Maintain daily production records and adhere to SOPs.
• Ensure safety, health, environmental, quality, and production requirements.

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a safety-focused Production Operator for a direct hire opportunity in Cleveland, OH. This role supports chemical manufacturing operations by operating process equipment, following batch instructions, and producing adhesive products that meet quality and production standards.

The Production Operator will work in a structured manufacturing environment where safety, teamwork, accuracy, and accountability are highly valued. This is a strong opportunity for a dependable manufacturing professional with chemical mixing, batch production, or hazardous materials handling experience who wants long-term stability, supportive leadership, and the chance to contribute to a high-performing production team.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate process equipment and production machinery to manufacture adhesive and chemical products safely and efficiently.
• Follow batch ticket instructions, weighing procedures, and material addition protocols to ensure accurate product production.
• Set up, adjust, monitor, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment during production runs.
• Inspect product quality, identify faulty materials, and support rework or removal processes as needed.
• Maintain accurate daily production records and follow all departmental standard operating procedures.
• Adhere to all safety, health, environmental, quality, and production requirements while working independently or as part of a team.

Compensation and Benefits

• Direct hire opportunity.
• Pay range is $25 to $26.50 per hour.
• Shift Timings: 2nd Shift: 3 PM to 11:30 PM (Monday to Friday), 3rd Shift: 11 PM to 7:30 AM (Monday to Friday)

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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The pay transparency policy is available here: 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.

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.

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.