Manufacturing Associate Jobs in Pennsylvania
Manufacturing Associate jobs in Pennsylvania are in strong demand, concentrated in the state's deep industrial base of pharmaceuticals, food and beverage processing, specialty chemicals, and advanced materials production, with openings at every level from entry-level line operators through senior process technicians. The heaviest hiring activity runs through Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and the Lehigh Valley, where established employers like Merck, Kraft Heinz, and Air Products have long-standing Pennsylvania operations. The most sought-after specialties right now are GMP-compliant pharmaceutical production, automated assembly, and quality inspection on continuous process lines. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Georgia-Pacific Corrugated | Bradford, PA
Starting Pay: $20.31 per hour and will increase after 6 weeks
- 2nd Shift Differential - $1.25 per hour = $21.56
- 3rd Shift Differential - $1.00 per hour = $21.31
Looking for a manufacturing, production, assembly, or hands-on industrial job? We're hiring Production Workers in Bradford, PA to join our manufacturing team. No prior manufacturing experience may be required - we're looking for dependable people who are ready to learn and contribute. As a Production Worker, you'll operate and monitor industrial equipment, troubleshoot production issues, use computerized control systems, and help produce corrugated packaging for customers across a variety of industries.
Why Join Our Team?
- Earn up to $21.56/hour with 2nd shift differential
- Gain hands-on experience operating industrial production equipment
- Build valuable equipment troubleshooting and technical skills
- Receive training to learn our processes and equipment
- Work in a team-focused environment where safety, quality and production matter
- Develop skills that can help you grow your manufacturing career
- No previous corrugated experience required
Your Schedule
We are currently hiring for all shifts.
- 1st and 2nd Shift: Swing Shift - One week on 1st Shift (7A - 3P) and the next week on 2nd Shift (3P - 11P)
- 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM, with startup on Monday nights
- The first week of orientation will be 1st shift, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Your assigned shift will be communicated after orientation
- Flexibility to work overtime, weekends and holidays may be required based on business needs
Our Team
Our team creates value by safely producing quality corrugated packaging for our customers. You'll play an important role in keeping our equipment running efficiently and ensuring our products meet customer expectations.
What You Will Do
- Operate and monitor industrial production equipment to meet production and quality standards
- Monitor computerized control systems and accurately enter production data
- Troubleshoot equipment and make adjustments to optimize production and minimize downtime
- Perform routine equipment care, cleaning and basic preventative maintenance
- Inspect products to ensure they meet quality specifications
- Work as part of a team to achieve production, quality, waste and safety goals
- Safely operate or work around mobile equipment
- Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment
- Work in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment
What Will Help You Succeed
You don't need corrugated experience to get started. We're looking for dependable, safety-minded individuals who are comfortable working with equipment and in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
Experience that can help you succeed includes:
- Manufacturing or production experience
- Assembly experience
- Machine or equipment operation
- Warehouse, packaging or distribution experience
- Construction, agriculture or automotive experience
- Forklift or mobile equipment operation
- Mechanical aptitude or troubleshooting experience
- Experience working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Corrugated packaging experience
What Will Put You Ahead
- Experience in a manufacturing, agriculture, warehousing, military, or industrial environment
- Experience working with computers or smart devices
- Experience working in the corrugated packaging industry or a fast-paced manufacturing environment
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.
Who We Are
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.
Your Job
Georgia-Pacific Corrugated | Bradford, PA
Starting Pay: $20.31 per hour and will increase after 6 weeks
- 2nd Shift Differential - $1.25 per hour = $21.56
- 3rd Shift Differential - $1.00 per hour = $21.31
Looking for a manufacturing, production, assembly, or hands-on industrial job? We're hiring Production Workers in Bradford, PA to join our manufacturing team. No prior manufacturing experience may be required - we're looking for dependable people who are ready to learn and contribute. As a Production Worker, you'll operate and monitor industrial equipment, troubleshoot production issues, use computerized control systems, and help produce corrugated packaging for customers across a variety of industries.
Why Join Our Team?
- Earn up to $21.56/hour with 2nd shift differential
- Gain hands-on experience operating industrial production equipment
- Build valuable equipment troubleshooting and technical skills
- Receive training to learn our processes and equipment
- Work in a team-focused environment where safety, quality and production matter
- Develop skills that can help you grow your manufacturing career
- No previous corrugated experience required
Your Schedule
We are currently hiring for all shifts.
- 1st and 2nd Shift: Swing Shift - One week on 1st Shift (7A - 3P) and the next week on 2nd Shift (3P - 11P)
- 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM, with startup on Monday nights
- The first week of orientation will be 1st shift, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Your assigned shift will be communicated after orientation
- Flexibility to work overtime, weekends and holidays may be required based on business needs
Our Team
Our team creates value by safely producing quality corrugated packaging for our customers. You'll play an important role in keeping our equipment running efficiently and ensuring our products meet customer expectations.
What You Will Do
- Operate and monitor industrial production equipment to meet production and quality standards
- Monitor computerized control systems and accurately enter production data
- Troubleshoot equipment and make adjustments to optimize production and minimize downtime
- Perform routine equipment care, cleaning and basic preventative maintenance
- Inspect products to ensure they meet quality specifications
- Work as part of a team to achieve production, quality, waste and safety goals
- Safely operate or work around mobile equipment
- Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment
- Work in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment
What Will Help You Succeed
You don't need corrugated experience to get started. We're looking for dependable, safety-minded individuals who are comfortable working with equipment and in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
Experience that can help you succeed includes:
- Manufacturing or production experience
- Assembly experience
- Machine or equipment operation
- Warehouse, packaging or distribution experience
- Construction, agriculture or automotive experience
- Forklift or mobile equipment operation
- Mechanical aptitude or troubleshooting experience
- Experience working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Corrugated packaging experience
What Will Put You Ahead
- Experience in a manufacturing, agriculture, warehousing, military, or industrial environment
- Experience working with computers or smart devices
- Experience working in the corrugated packaging industry or a fast-paced manufacturing environment
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.
Who We Are
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.
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What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in manufacturing associate jobs across Pennsylvania.
- High school diploma or GED required, associate degree in manufacturing or industrial technology preferred
- Prior experience operating production machinery or assembly line equipment in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to read work orders, schematics, and standard operating procedures accurately
- Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices, particularly in pharmaceutical or food processing settings
- Physical ability to stand for extended shifts, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in a production environment
- Basic computer proficiency for logging production data and operating machine control interfaces
Manufacturing Associate Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a manufacturing associate in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania does not require a state-issued license to work as a manufacturing associate, so the path starts with a high school diploma or GED and a willingness to complete employer-provided on-the-job training. Candidates who complete an associate degree in manufacturing technology, industrial operations, or a related field at a Pennsylvania community college, such as those offered through the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, are more competitive. Employers in pharmaceutical and food sectors additionally expect familiarity with GMP documentation practices before hiring.
Which companies hire manufacturing associates in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring manufacturing associates in Pennsylvania right now include Lockheed Martin, Bayer, and 48forty Solutions, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Pennsylvania's concentration of pharmaceutical manufacturers in the Philadelphia suburbs and food processing plants across the central and western regions means hiring tends to be consistent and volume-driven throughout the year.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most manufacturing associate jobs?
Archbald, York, and Exton account for the most manufacturing associate openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia and its surrounding counties draw volume from major pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturers, Pittsburgh's activity reflects its legacy industrial base now pivoting to specialty materials and packaging, and the Lehigh Valley's outsized presence is driven by large distribution and food production operations that consistently run multiple shifts.
Are there remote manufacturing associate jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they're rare. Manufacturing associate work is fundamentally hands-on and tied to physical production lines, so most roles require on-site presence. About 0% of manufacturing associate openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be quality documentation, production scheduling support, or supplier coordination roles rather than direct line positions.
How can I get hired as a manufacturing associate in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to production technician or line operator trainee roles, which Pennsylvania employers in pharma and food manufacturing regularly fill with candidates who have no prior factory experience. Companies like Merck and Kraft Heinz run structured onboarding programs at their Pennsylvania facilities designed for new hires coming from adjacent roles such as warehouse associate, quality inspector, or dietary aide. Completing a short GMP fundamentals course through a local Pennsylvania community or technical college strengthens an application noticeably.
Where can I find and apply to manufacturing associate jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to manufacturing associate jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to each one.
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