Production Operator

Washington Mills, 1801 Buffalo Ave, Niagara Falls, New York, United States of America Job Description Posted Monday, June 8, 2026 at 4:00 AM 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! 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 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 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. Washington Mills is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. Washington Mills, 1801 Buffalo Ave, Niagara Falls, New York, United States of America #J-18808-Ljbffr