Production Operator

AppleOne Employment Services; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-month contract

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a reliable Production Operator for a 4-month contract in Taunton, MA. This hands-on role supports daily manufacturing operations, including mixing, blending, milling, and quality checks, with a strong emphasis on safety and accurate measurement.

You will follow work orders, label and document materials, monitor equipment, and participate in basic maintenance. Ideal candidates have manufacturing experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work a

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience is required.
• Ability to follow work orders and processing requirements.
• Record production data and submit QA/QC samples.
• Follow safety procedures and use PPE.
• Attention to detail in measuring, labeling and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production processes, equipment, gauges, dials, and indicators.
• Accurately measure, mix, blend, weigh, transfer, label, and document materials.
• Inspect materials and finished products for quality and conformity.
• Move materials and finished goods between work areas with appropriate tools.
• Perform routine equipment cleanouts and basic maintenance checks.
• Follow safety procedures and report concerns promptly.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Record production data

QA/QC sampling

Safety procedures

Follow work orders

PPE compliance

Tools

Hand tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Production Operator for a contract opportunity in Taunton, MA. This Manufacturing Process Operator role is ideal for candidates with hands-on manufacturing experience who are comfortable working with production equipment, measuring materials accurately, following work orders, and maintaining high safety and quality standards. In this role, you will support daily manufacturing operations including mixing, compound blending, screening, milling, material movement, equipment monitoring, and quality checks. You will work in a structured, safety-focused production environment where teamwork, dependable communication, and attention to detail are valued. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, follows procedures carefully, and wants to contribute to consistent, high-quality production output.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor production processes, equipment, gauges, dials, and indicators to ensure safe, efficient, and accurate machine operation.
• Accurately measure, mix, blend, weigh, transfer, label, and document materials according to work orders, formulas, and production procedures.
• Inspect raw materials and finished products visually and by touch to ensure they meet established quality standards.
• Move materials, supplies, and finished goods between work areas using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Perform routine equipment cleanouts, basic maintenance checks, and troubleshooting to identify and correct operating issues.
• Follow all safety procedures, use required PPE, maintain a clean work area, and report equipment, safety, or product-quality concerns promptly.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay Rate: $24 per hour.
• Job Type: 4-month contract with possible extension.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM.
• Location: Taunton, MA 02780.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Operate production equipment used in mixing, compound blending, screening, and milling processes.
• Accurately follow work orders, processing requirements, formulas, and customer specifications.
• Monitor machine operation, troubleshoot production issues, and take appropriate corrective action.
• Record production data, label batches, submit QA/QC samples, and support quality control requirements.
• Manufacturing experience is required.
• Ability to follow production procedures, work orders, safety guidelines, and company policies.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately measure, weigh, record, and label materials.
• Ability to inspect materials and finished products for quality, consistency, and specification compliance.
• Ability to safely move materials and finished products using hand tools and appropriate equipment.
• Ability to identify operating issues and communicate maintenance, safety, or quality concerns.
• Comfortable wearing and properly using required personal protective equipment.
• Dependable, safety-focused, and able to work effectively in a hands‑on production environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mixing, compound blending, screening, milling, extrusion preparation, or similar manufacturing processes.
• Experience submitting production samples to QA/QC and following batch labeling requirements.
• Previous experience working from formula sheets, batch records, or detailed manufacturing work instructions.

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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.

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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.