Production Operator 2nd or 3rd Shift

Prestone Products Corporation; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automotive products seeks a reliable and detail-oriented Production Operator at their Freehold, NJ plant. This role involves monitoring production processes, ensuring quality checks are performed accurately, and maintaining a safe working environment. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of manufacturing experience and meet physical requirements for the job.

Benefits

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement savings options with employer match

Education Assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year manufacturing experience required.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physical tasks is essential.
• Mechanically inclined preferred for minor corrections.

Responsibilities

• Monitor forming process and dispose of incorrectly formed cartons.
• Perform quality checks and maintain clean workstations.
• Operate bailer equipment safely.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication

Basic math skills

Mechanically inclined

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

Posted Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:00 AM

We are Prestone (subsidiary of Recochem) - Since 1927, Prestone has protected drivers and their vehicles with cutting-edge products. From its iconic yellow jug antifreeze/coolant to its innovative stop leak line, the Prestone brand honors its 90-year history by keeping its groundbreaking formulas laps ahead of the competition .

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Production Operator

Your Role at Prestone

Our Freehold, NJ Plant is looking for a self-motivated, reliable, and detail-oriented Production Operator to be part of our growing team. People that take the initiative and action to pursue production line goals and complete tasks. People that are thorough and accurate in accomplishing tasks. People that hold a high standard for safety, quality, production, and teamwork. If you are this person, we encourage you to apply!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Properly load correct cardboard for cartons and dividers into former machine
• Monitor forming process and dispose of any incorrectly formed cartons following disposal/recycling guidelines
• Bail scrap cardboard during and at the end of the scheduled shift
• Safe operation of bailer equipment
• Remove banding from cardboard stacks and dispose of strapping using appropriate methods of disposal
• Monitor and comply with all changeover requirements to eliminate carton waste
• Perform quality checks including entering data into computer software proficiently
• Maintain clean, safe, and efficient workstations – dispose of trash in correct disposal methods (cardboard recycling, area cleanliness including used rag recycling). Area must be maintained throughout shift and final cleanup at end of scheduled shift
• Ability to start equipment and identify basic mechanical issues
• Support all changeover requirements of commodity product
• Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum of high school degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year manufacturing experience
• Ability to stand and walk for periods of time
• Able to work scheduled overtime or shift changes when required
• Able to lift to 50 pounds periodically throughout the manufacturing shift and meet physical requirements of position including lifting, bending, standing for extended periods, reaching with both hands/arms, ability to visually inspect product
• Basic math skills
• Excellent communication skill set (verbal, written, etc.)
• Mechanically inclined to perform minor machine corrections within job responsibilities preferred

Prestone offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with Prestone's retirement savings options including employer match. Prestone also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.

Prestone is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Prestone does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

Prestone is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact Human Resources immediately.