Production Operator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jun 8, 2026.
Production Operator
Position type: Full-Time, Hourly Pay Range:$24.00 per hour Shift: Rotating work schedule, first, second, third shift availability Location: Niagara Falls, NY
What You’ll Do
Do you enjoy working with your hands in a team-centric environment? Do you fix everything yourself? Are you driven to solve unique problems on process-integral equipment quickly and safely? Are you cool under pressure and excited by work that’s different every day? Then join us in Niagara Falls, NY !
What You’ll Do
The Manufacturing Service Operator will perform service work for all elements of electro minerals manufacturing and shipping. You will perform regular maintenance on equipment and report any issues or hazardous conditions to the Plant Manager.
Perform general and sanitary cleaning of equipment
Fill, weigh, and seal bags, drums, kegs, and other packing materials
Perform basic quality assurance tests
Make slings for shipping containers, braces, and blocks containers
Operate a jitney to unload, transport, store, and deliver all material and merchandise
What You’ll Need
To be successful in this position, you must:
Have a High School diploma or equivalent
Be able to lift 50+ pounds and stand for long periods of time
Be willing to obey safety, fire, and environmental regulations within the plant
Have basic math, reading, and writing skills
Who We Are
Washington Mills is built on values that matter. Founded more than 150 years ago, we have earned our reputation as one of the world’s most trusted and reliable producers of abrasive, ceramic and refractory grains and powders. Serving thousands of customers and offering the broadest selection of abrasive grain and specialty electro-fused minerals in the market today, we constantly pursue growth in our products, our approach, and our people. Our founding principles of honesty, integrity and reliability still guide our business today, and we are a proud community of hands-on problem solvers, committed to shaping the materials applications of the future. With global distribution and sites located throughout North American and Europe, Washington Mills opens the door to a world of opportunity, creativity, and challenge.
Compensation
We proudly offer robust compensation and benefits packages, including:
Position will be hourly at current union contractual rate
World-class medical insurance
Benefits currently include: Dental, 401(k), company paid life/AD&D insurance, flex spending, short-term disability, paid holidays, and vacation time
Safety shoes and safety glasses reimbursement
Safety Incentives
Interested? We want to hear from you! Visit washingtonmills.com/careers and tell us why you’re the candidate we’re looking for.
The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.