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Production Equipment OperatorDirect Hire Opportunity | Superior Skilled Trades Location: Hackettstown, NJPay: $19.00–$28.00 per hour,
Responsibilities
~1 min readHands-on experience operating industrial production machinery or automated manufacturing equipment.
Ability to monitor equipment performance and make operational adjustments as needed.
Strong mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills.
Ability to lead, train, and coordinate a small team of production employees.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify product quality or equipment performance issues.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English to complete production documentation and communicate safety instructions.
Basic computer skills and ability to accurately maintain production records.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and willingness to follow all required PPE and sanitation guidelines.
Ability to reliably commute to Hackettstown, NJ.
Requirements
~1 min readPrevious experience as a Lead Machine Operator, Production Line Lead, Manufacturing Team Lead, or similar position.
Experience overseeing or training production employees.
Background in food and beverage, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or related manufacturing environments.
Experience operating equipment using HMI screens, automated controls, or similar production monitoring systems.
Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety standards, and sanitation procedures.
Experience with production line changeovers, equipment adjustments, and mechanical troubleshooting.
Experience monitoring production efficiency, minimizing downtime, and maintaining product quality.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry materials as required.
Ability to frequently use stairs and ladders within a manufacturing facility.
Comfortable working around moving machinery, noise, heat, dust, humidity, and varying production conditions.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, hearing protection, face shields, respirators, and protective clothing as necessary.
What We Offer
~1 min readLocation & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- ≈ $39,520–$58,240 a year
- 28% below the $68,076 median for Other jobs on Jobera (131,167 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
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- Today
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 30, 2026
- First seen
- October 30, 2026
- Last seen
- October 30, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 68%
- Scored at
- October 30, 2026
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