Production Worker

Virtual Company; Bridgeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a dependable Production Worker for 100% onsite work in Vandergrift, PA 15690. The role supports Insulating Glass production, performing machine operation, material handling, inspection, packing, and basic equipment care in line with safety and quality standards.

Schedule is Mon-Thurs, 6am - 4:30pm with PPE provided; steel-toed shoes required. Pay is listed as $26-$24/hr, with a 1-year duration and onsite interview process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in manufacturing, production, or related industrial environment preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and safety guidelines.
• Willingness to obtain forklift certification and safely operate powered equipment.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production equipment and processes.
• Perform material handling and inspection per work instructions.
• Pack and stage IG units for shipment, using lift-assist and pallet equipment.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and report defects.
• Collaborate with Supervisors and Maintenance to address issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Forklift certification

Mechanical aptitude

Team environment

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift (lift truck)

Power tools

Job description

Production Worker

Pay: $26-24
Duration:1 yr

100% onsite at Vandergrift, PA 15690

Interview Process: Onsite interview

Schedule: Mon-Thurs, 6am - 4:30pm

PPE: Workers must wear steel-toed shoes. We will provide other PPE.

Position Summary

We are seeking dependable and detail-oriented Production Workers to support Insulating Glass (IG) production. This role performs production, machine operation, material handling, inspection, end-of-line offloading, packing, and basic equipment care in accordance with established safety, quality, and work instructions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production equipment, including HEGLA Galactic automated glass cutting equipment and Glaston IG production equipment, in accordance with work instructions and safety requirements.
• Complete manual separation of cut glass sheets, load glass carts, and stage material in the proper production sequence.
• Perform basic operator-level equipment care, including routine cleaning, filter changes, and replacement of approved wearable or consumable parts.
• Make basic machine parameter adjustments on HEGLA and Glaston equipment within approved operating guidelines and report equipment or process concerns to supervision or maintenance.
• Inspect incoming glass, work-in-process material, and completed IGUs for scratches, chips, contamination, seal issues, damage, or other visible defects.
• Maintain a strong focus on quality at each step of the process and separate questionable or nonconforming material for review.
• Safely offload completed IGUs from the end of the production line using lift-assist equipment as required.
• Place completed IGUs onto designated A-frames or carts while preventing damage during handling and staging.
• Pack completed IGUs, build or prepare crates, and stage finished products for shipment or freight pickup.
• Verify product identification and condition before packing or moving material to the next operation.
• Obtain fork truck certification and operate fork trucks as required to move materials, carts, crates, or finished products.
• Use small power tools, such as drills and saws, for approved packing, crating, and basic production support tasks.
• Work with Operations Supervisors, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to communicate defects, equipment concerns, and process issues.
• Maintain clean and organized equipment, packing, and production areas and support other floor activities as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical education is preferred.
• Prior experience in manufacturing, production, assembly, warehouse, or another industrial environment is preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established safety and quality requirements.
• Attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Ability and willingness to obtain required fork truck certification and safely use approved small power tools.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to perform routine operator-level equipment care.
• Ability to safely handle glass and work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform the material-handling duties required for the assigned work area.

Tool Usage and Lifting Requirement

Typical hand tools, would be used to adjust / modify equipment on the line. Very little usage but knowledge of tools is a must. The most unique tooling that this position would be using is when picking up large pieces of flat glass, operators will use these suction cups to move the glass. Sometimes with a 2nd operator for a two-person lift. Job analysis would be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds - not in heavy volume or repetition but at times may be required to lift.