Manufacturing Operator Jobs in Pennsylvania
Manufacturing Operator jobs in Pennsylvania are concentrated in pharmaceuticals, food and beverage processing, steel and metals, and industrial chemicals, with demand at every level from entry-line production to senior process technician. The largest hiring hubs are Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown, where employers like Merck, U.S. Steel, and Air Products have long maintained substantial manufacturing workforces. The most in-demand specialties across the state include pharmaceutical batch processing, continuous improvement operations, and chemical blending and handling. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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WHY JOIN THE AMES COMPANIES
We have amazing Benefits! Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Wellness, 401K, Holidays Employee Assistance Program, Vacation Days, Disability, and much more.
WHO WE ARE
The AMES Companies, headquartered in Lake Nona-Orlando, FL has a rich American history. The AMES story goes back to 1774, when Captain John Ames began making America’s first shovels. AMES® brand is the third oldest consumer brand in the country, and its tools helped build America for more than two hundred years. You can learn more about our history here. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=97&v=wKblShNWKOs&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fhubblecontent.osi.office.net%2F&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE)
Our business lines include Home Organization, Lawn and Garden Tools, Outdoor Living, and Cleaning Tools. Our leading global brands are sold to homeowners and professionals involved in new construction, remodeling, and maintenance activities. To learn more about out business lines, visit our website: https://www.homebyames.com/en-us/. (https://www.homebyames.com/en-us/)
WHO YOU ARE
Our Manufacturing Operator on 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 6am-2:30pm) is an entry level position for the production of lawn and garden tools and components. Operators will monitor, tend and or operate various pieces of high speed and manually operated equipment in support of our injection molding process and finished goods assembly.
WHERE YOU WILL WORK
Our woodmill is located in McClure, PA.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Operate all machinery and production cells as assigned by the Team Leader or Shift Supervisor.
Demonstrate the understanding of all required paperwork to include but not limited to, the Bill of Materials (BOM), Hour x Hour sheet, basic tool prints, communication boards, standard work documents, quality visuals.
Demonstrate the capability to meet or exceed established production rates and standards.
Follow basic work instructions on a daily basis with reasonable supervision.
Perform operator fundamentals including: simple problem solving including ability to clear routine machine jams, identify and fix routine/repetitive problems, notify appropriate support person if unable to resolve problem themselves.
Perform visual and simple mechanical quality inspection of products being produced.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Address rework as required.
Regularly perform primarily pre-scheduled job duties at a normal pace; occasionally perform primarily pre-scheduled job duties at a rapid pace.
Follow the required standard work and achieve the published standard work goals.
Participate in continuous improvement through cost savings suggestions, CI Events, or other related activity.
Work and communicate in a professional manner with all business associates.
Must comply with all safety policies and procedures; including, but not limited to wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Follow all policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned (including, but not limited to, training of others within job class, housekeeping, reporting labor & production, continuous improvement activities, etc.).
REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions and write simple correspondence.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
ENVIRONMENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand on concrete floor with/without floor mats; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms (which may include above and/or below shoulders); bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use left and/or right hand for simple grasping; fine work, pushing/pulling and fast paced assembly. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
WORK AUTHORIZATION
The AMES Companies will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. The Company does not currently sponsor immigration visas for this role.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
WHY JOIN THE AMES COMPANIES
We have amazing Benefits! Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Wellness, 401K, Holidays Employee Assistance Program, Vacation Days, Disability, and much more.
WHO WE ARE
The AMES Companies, headquartered in Lake Nona-Orlando, FL has a rich American history. The AMES story goes back to 1774, when Captain John Ames began making America’s first shovels. AMES® brand is the third oldest consumer brand in the country, and its tools helped build America for more than two hundred years. You can learn more about our history here. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=97&v=wKblShNWKOs&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fhubblecontent.osi.office.net%2F&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE)
Our business lines include Home Organization, Lawn and Garden Tools, Outdoor Living, and Cleaning Tools. Our leading global brands are sold to homeowners and professionals involved in new construction, remodeling, and maintenance activities. To learn more about out business lines, visit our website: https://www.homebyames.com/en-us/. (https://www.homebyames.com/en-us/)
WHO YOU ARE
Our Manufacturing Operator on 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 6am-2:30pm) is an entry level position for the production of lawn and garden tools and components. Operators will monitor, tend and or operate various pieces of high speed and manually operated equipment in support of our injection molding process and finished goods assembly.
WHERE YOU WILL WORK
Our woodmill is located in McClure, PA.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Operate all machinery and production cells as assigned by the Team Leader or Shift Supervisor.
Demonstrate the understanding of all required paperwork to include but not limited to, the Bill of Materials (BOM), Hour x Hour sheet, basic tool prints, communication boards, standard work documents, quality visuals.
Demonstrate the capability to meet or exceed established production rates and standards.
Follow basic work instructions on a daily basis with reasonable supervision.
Perform operator fundamentals including: simple problem solving including ability to clear routine machine jams, identify and fix routine/repetitive problems, notify appropriate support person if unable to resolve problem themselves.
Perform visual and simple mechanical quality inspection of products being produced.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Address rework as required.
Regularly perform primarily pre-scheduled job duties at a normal pace; occasionally perform primarily pre-scheduled job duties at a rapid pace.
Follow the required standard work and achieve the published standard work goals.
Participate in continuous improvement through cost savings suggestions, CI Events, or other related activity.
Work and communicate in a professional manner with all business associates.
Must comply with all safety policies and procedures; including, but not limited to wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Follow all policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned (including, but not limited to, training of others within job class, housekeeping, reporting labor & production, continuous improvement activities, etc.).
REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions and write simple correspondence.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
ENVIRONMENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand on concrete floor with/without floor mats; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms (which may include above and/or below shoulders); bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use left and/or right hand for simple grasping; fine work, pushing/pulling and fast paced assembly. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
WORK AUTHORIZATION
The AMES Companies will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. The Company does not currently sponsor immigration visas for this role.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Distribution & Wholesale
What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in manufacturing operator jobs across Pennsylvania.
- High school diploma or GED required by most Pennsylvania manufacturing employers
- Ability to operate and monitor production equipment safely on a manufacturing floor
- Familiarity with GMP or FDA compliance standards common in Pennsylvania pharma and food plants
- Experience with quality inspection, measurement tools, and defect documentation procedures
- Capacity to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended shifts in a production environment
- Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort with reading work orders and standard operating procedures
Manufacturing Operator Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a manufacturing operator in Pennsylvania?
Most manufacturing operator roles in Pennsylvania require a high school diploma or GED and are filled through on-the-job training provided by the employer. Pennsylvania does not issue a state license for general manufacturing operators, but roles in pharmaceutical manufacturing often require documented GMP training, and chemical plant positions may require HAZWOPER certification through an OSHA-authorized provider. Employers in the Lehigh Valley and Pittsburgh regions frequently offer paid training programs for qualified entry-level candidates.
Which companies hire manufacturing operators in Pennsylvania?
Companies currently hiring manufacturing operators in Pennsylvania include Westlake Plastics, Alkegen, and SCHAWK USA, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Pennsylvania's strong pharmaceutical, food processing, and specialty chemicals industries mean that large manufacturers with deep roots in the state are consistently among the most active hirers.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most manufacturing operator jobs?
Lenni, York, and Butler are the Pennsylvania cities with the most manufacturing operator openings. Philadelphia anchors hiring in pharmaceutical and life sciences production, Pittsburgh drives demand through metals, industrial coatings, and energy-related manufacturing, and Allentown and the surrounding Lehigh Valley draw openings from food processing, cement, and specialty chemicals employers with long-established facilities in the region.
Are there remote manufacturing operator jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they're rare. Manufacturing operator work is fundamentally hands-on and tied to physical production lines, so most roles require on-site presence. About 0% of manufacturing operator openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to be quality documentation, process review, or production scheduling responsibilities that can occasionally be performed off-site rather than core floor operator duties.
How can I get hired as a manufacturing operator in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to production associate or line technician roles at Pennsylvania's large food, pharma, and chemicals manufacturers, which routinely hire candidates without prior experience and train on the job. Employers like Merck's Pennsylvania facilities and regional food processing plants in central and southeastern Pennsylvania run structured onboarding for new hires. Completing a short OSHA ten-hour general industry course or a basic GMP awareness certificate gives candidates a clear edge in application screening and speeds up the training timeline once hired.
Where can I find and apply to manufacturing operator jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to manufacturing operator jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search the available roles, find positions that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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