Production Worker Jobs in Albany, NY

A Production Worker in the manufacturing industry operates and maintains equipment in a factory or warehouse and assembles items for further production or distribution. They have responsibilities such as loading raw materials into the production machines, checking products for quality on the production line, and packaging finished products. They may also be responsible for ensuring that the production line is running smoothly and efficiently, organizing and cleaning the production area, and adhering to all safety regulations. They may also be involved in maintaining records of production outputs and machine conditions.

Essential skills for a Production Worker include manual dexterity, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, excellent attention to detail, and good physical stamina. They should also be familiar with the operation of industrial equipment and machinery, and they should have good problem-solving and communication skills. In terms of certifications, a high school diploma or equivalent is typically required, and some positions may require a certification in a relevant field or specific training in the operation of certain types of machinery. Prior roles that could lead to a position as a Production Worker might include Warehouse Associate, Assembly Line Worker, or Machine Operator.

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Heavy Equipment Operator-Colonie Landfill

  • Cohoes, NY (5 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cohoes, NY (5 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Colonie Landfill is looking to add a Heavy Equipment Operator to the team. Pay for this role will be $23.00 Our priority is to make sure we hire safe equipment operators that care about the safety...

Production Operator - Millersburg

  • Albany, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 2 days ago

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled Job Classification: Production Workers, All Other Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about...

HR Operations Specialist

  • Latham, NY (1 mile from Albany, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Latham, NY (1 mile from Albany, NY)
  • 4 days ago

The HR Operations Specialist will focus on key HR operational functions including supporting the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding, maintaining accurate and confidential...

Wax Assembler - Prior Experience Required (Albany, OR)

  • Albany, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 4 days ago

Job Listing ID: 4297488 Job Title: Wax Assembler - Prior Experience Required (Albany, OR) Application Deadline: Open Until FilledJob Location: Albany Date Posted: 06/24/2025Hours Worked Per Week:...

Assembler

  • Ballston Spa, NY (18 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Ballston Spa, NY (18 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Assembler Job Description We are seeking a dedicated assembler to join our team, specializing in the assembly of railway electronic systems. This role requires precision and attention to detail,...

General Assembler - Level 1

  • Niskayuna, NY (4 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Niskayuna, NY (4 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Company Profile Environment One Corporation (E/One) is an operating company of Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC), a worldwide manufacturer of complex metal parts and industrial products. With...

Production Operator

  • Guilderland Center, NY (8 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Guilderland Center, NY (8 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 5 days ago

operation and/or forklift experience Physical Requirements: Able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling,...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Coeymans, NY (18 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Coeymans, NY (18 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Key Job Duties: Ensure the safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment. Manage the transloading of cargoes and commodities securely. Report any unsafe operations or behaviors to the production...

Process Operator 2nd Shift

  • Schenectady, NY (8 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Schenectady, NY (8 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Process Operator 2nd and 3rd Shift** **Job Description** The Process Operator will be scheduled to work in various areas of Processes/Operations based on their training and qualifications. The...

Extrusion Operator - Shift C

  • Waterford, NY (7 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Waterford, NY (7 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Job Order Number: DG0203452 Job Title: Extrusion Operator - Shift C Company: Centrotherm Location: Waterford, NY Salary: Education: Information Not Provided Experience: Information Not Provided...

Equipment Operator I

  • Albany, NY
  • 11 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 11 days ago

Equipment Operator I DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works SALARY : $44,768 WORK LOCATION & HOURS: Berne, Knox, Coeymans, or Westerlo; 7:30am4:30pm BENEFITS: Paid Time-Off Tuition Reimbursement...

Assembler - Level 1

  • Niskayuna, NY (4 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Niskayuna, NY (4 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 12 days ago

Company Profile With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment...

Production Line Worker

  • Amsterdam, NY (22 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • Amsterdam, NY (22 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 19 days ago

PRODUCTION LINE WORKER Losurdo Foods, Inc. is currently accepting applications for the following position: Production line worker....

Equipment Operator/Grounds Maintenance

  • Schenectady, NY (8 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Schenectady, NY (8 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 20 days ago

Callanan Industries Inc., a CRH Company, is a leading supplier of paving materials and construction services in New York State. We provide a complete range of high-quality aggregates, asphalt,...

Electrical Assembler

  • Ballston Spa, NY (18 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • Ballston Spa, NY (18 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 21 days ago

Job Title: Electrical Assembler Job Title: Electrical Assembler Company: Nesco Resource - on behalf of our client Location: Ballston Spa, NY Job Type: Full-time Salary: $20.00 per hour Schedule:...

Demographic Data for Albany, NY

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Salary for Production Worker Jobs in Albany, NY

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Highest Education Level

Production Workers in Albany, NY offer the following education background
High School or GED
41.8%
Bachelor's Degree
18.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.8%
Associate's Degree
12.8%
Master's Degree
6.2%
Some College
2.2%
Some High School
1.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Production Workers in Albany, NY
None
41.5%
Less than 1 year
22.5%
2-4 years
21.2%
4-6 years
7.6%
1-2 years
7.2%



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