Production Operator

Located in Branford, CT

Salary: $17.40-20/hr

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 a stable, full-time manufacturing opportunity where you can learn valuable skills and be part of a team?

We’re looking for a dependable and safety-minded Production Operator to 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 equipment safely and efficiently following established procedures
• Load and unload materials, components, and finished products
• Monitor equipment and production processes and report issues to your supervisor
• Perform visual 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 area clean, 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 follow written and verbal instructions
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective English communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Preferred Experience

• Previous manufacturing or production experience
• Experience operating production equipment
• Basic inspection or measurement experience
• Experience in a union 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
• Consistent day 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 to develop 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 to get your foot in the door, build valuable manufacturing skills, and become part of a team that values quality and reliability.

Apply today for the Production Operator position!

Apply Now