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Factory Associate, Food Manufacturing & Machinery

35K–37K
Onsite · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

You will operate, maintain, and oversee industrial machinery to ensure smooth production at a food manufacturing plant in Norristown, PA. You will own machine operation from setup to output, maintaining quality and safety standards. Join a team of production operators and report to the shift lead. This temp-to-hire role offers a path to permanent employment with a stable staffing agency.

What You'll Do8

  • 1Operate industrial machinery and conveyor systems to meet daily production targets.
  • 2Monitor machine performance and output, adjusting settings to maintain product quality.
  • 3Inspect finished goods for defects and discard or rework non-conforming items.
  • 4Maintain a clean and organized work area, following GMP and safety protocols.
  • 5Document production data on shift logs, including batch numbers and downtime.
  • 6Collaborate with team members to resolve line jams and equipment malfunctions.
  • 7Follow lockout/tagout and PPE requirements to ensure a safe environment.
  • 8Assist in changeovers and sanitation during shift transitions.

Requirements9

  • 1High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
  • 2Previous culinary experience preferred but not required.
  • 3Basic math skills: accuracy and attention to detail are essential.
  • 4Certifications in reach truck, electric jack, forklift, or scissor lift preferred; will train.
  • 5Ability to lift up to 55 lbs. to shoulder height.
  • 6Comfort with climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and crawling.
  • 7Ability to stand and walk for the entire shift.
  • 8Pass drug test and criminal background screening.
  • 9Work environment includes slippery surfaces, noise, vibration, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, and fumes.

Salary Insight

$35 - $37k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania

Required Skills

operating industrial machinerymaintaining industrial machinerybasic mathattention to detailforklift operationreach truck operationelectric jack operationscissor lift operationlifting up to 55 lbsstanding and walking for entire shiftdrug test clearancecriminal background screening
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