Production Worker

Location: Vandergrift, PA 15690

Work Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dependable Production Worker to support manufacturing operations in a glass production environment. This role involves operating and monitoring production equipment, handling glass materials, performing quality inspections, supporting material movement, and assisting with packaging and equipment maintenance activities. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of manufacturing operator experience, prior forklift experience, and hands-on experience working with production equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor manufacturing equipment, including automated glass-cutting and insulating glass production machinery.

• Manually separate cut glass sheets, load glass carts, and stage materials according to production requirements.

• Make basic machine adjustments within approved operating guidelines and report equipment or process issues.

• Perform routine equipment care, including cleaning, filter changes, and replacement of approved consumable parts.

• Inspect incoming glass, work-in-process materials, and finished products for scratches, chips, contamination, seal issues, and other visible defects.

• Maintain quality standards throughout production and separate defective or questionable materials for review.

• Safely offload finished glass units using lift-assist equipment when required.

• Move and stage finished products on designated A-frames or carts while preventing damage.

• Operate forklifts to move materials, carts, crates, and finished products as needed.

• Assist with packing finished products, preparing crates, and staging materials for shipment.

• Use basic hand and power tools, including drills and saws, for equipment adjustments and production support.

• Follow established safety procedures, work instructions, and quality requirements.

• Maintain clean and organized production and equipment areas while working with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on manufacturing operator experience in a production environment.

• Prior forklift operating experience is required.

• Experience working with manufacturing equipment and production machinery.

• Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with hand and power tools.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established safety procedures.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.

• Ability to safely handle glass materials and work effectively in a team environment.

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs when required.

• High school diploma or GED.

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must be willing to obtain the required forklift certification.

• Ability to use suction-cup lifting equipment for handling large sheets of glass, sometimes as part of a two-person lift.

• Must wear steel-toed shoes; other required PPE will be provided.

• Onsite interview required.

Important: This is a production-focused manufacturing position, not a forklift-only role. Most responsibilities involve operating production equipment, handling materials, inspecting products, and supporting manufacturing operations. Candidates with packaging-only experience will not be considered.

You should be proficient in:

• Industrial Environment
• Machine Operation
• Manufacturing envronment
• Production Environment
• Warehouse Environment

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Power Tools
• Hand Tools
• Production Equipment