General Production Worker

General Production Worker

Location: Sutton, MA

Pay: $21

Shift: 1st shift

Job Description

The Production Line Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining machines used in the production of high-quality plastic films. The role focuses on ensuring efficient operation of the production line, maintaining quality standards, and adhering to safety and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure roll quality meets specifications and layer counts are accurate.
• Stamp core legibly, ensuring arrows face the correct direction on the spindle shaft.
• Manually lift rolls from spindles, weigh them, and stack finished rolls.
• Record production weights, layer counts, and production issues on the report.
• Ensure availability of empty skids for change when full ones are ready.
• Maintain general housekeeping and upkeep of the production area.
• Monitor production line operation and report interruptions immediately.
• Handle production rolls carefully to avoid damaging edges or faces.
• Abide by the Kosher procedures in place.
• Operate machines efficiently to produce high-quality plastic films.
• Monitor and adjust machine settings to maintain product quality.
• Maintain proper stock levels of materials and notify the supervisor when inventory is low.
• Inspect film quality during production for visual defects.
• Report any recurring mechanical problems with the machines.

Essential Skills

• Ability to stand for long periods and lift 50 lbs consistently.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• At least 6 months of manufacturing experience, preferably in machine operation.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Skills in machine troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Forklift operation experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in plastics manufacturing is a plus.
• Experience in machine troubleshooting is a plus.

Why Work Here?

This position offers a dynamic work environment on the manufacturing floor, providing opportunities to develop skills in machine operation and production processes. The role encourages growth and learning in a fast-paced industry. Although not temperature-controlled, the environment does not get too cold, and improvements are planned for a cleaner workspace in the future.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grafton, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.75/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Grafton, MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 2026.