Production Worker Jobs in New York

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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Assembly & Production Worker

  • Conesus, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Conesus, NY
  • 2 days ago

HNI Corporation is a global family of brands for the workplace and home dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where we...

2nd Shift Equipment Operator Shift Starting Rate $19 +/hr

  • Waverly, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Waverly, NY
  • 3 days ago

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation's leading...

Truss Assembler I

  • Schenectady, NY
  • 1 hour ago
  • Schenectady, NY
  • 1 hour ago

Founded in 1937, Bellevue Builders Supply offers a broad range of services, including stair, wall panel and truss manufacturing, and specialty building products to both professional builders and...

Seasonal Production Worker

  • Canandaigua, NY
  • 8 hours ago
  • Canandaigua, NY
  • 8 hours ago

Company: Kelly Services Location: Canandaigua, NY Career Level: Entry Level Industries: Recruitment Agency, Staffing, Job Board Description Join a leading wine production facility for the 2025...

Production Operator

  • Morrisonville, NY
  • 8 hours ago
  • Morrisonville, NY
  • 8 hours ago

At Alstom, we are dedicated to creating innovative solutions in the transportation sector, designing and manufacturing a range of advanced systems, from high-speed trains to state-of-the-art...

Machine Operator II

  • West Seneca, NY
  • 14 hours ago
  • West Seneca, NY
  • 14 hours ago

West Seneca. Worksport Ltd. dba Worksport USA Operations Corporation. Machine Operator II. FT. 2nd and 3rd Shift. Mon-Sun. $25.00-$28.00/hr. Benefits. POSITION SUMMARY: The Machine Operator II...

Agricultural Equipment Operator

  • Waterport, NY
  • 15 hours ago
  • Waterport, NY
  • 15 hours ago

67 Fulltime Seasonal H2A Jobs Available 08/30/25 - 11/25/2025. Summer Prune trees, Harvest apples, Orchard maintenance, Bin repair, Hand thinning, Planting trees, Picking up roots & rocks,...

Lathe Operator

  • Cortland, NY
  • 15 hours ago
  • Cortland, NY
  • 15 hours ago

Lathe Operator Innovative manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of machined parts covering several fields including Aerospace. Based in Cortland, NY IMS has developed a reputation for...

Production operator/Welder

  • Plattsburgh, NY
  • 15 hours ago
  • Plattsburgh, NY
  • 15 hours ago

Production operator/Welder ID: 551810 Posted: 7/3/2025 Location: Plattsburgh, NY Category: LI - Light Industrial Job Type: Temp to Direct Duration: Contract to Di Description Acara Solutions is...

Production Operator 1

  • Plattsburgh, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Plattsburgh, NY
  • 1 day ago

At Alstom, we are dedicated to creating innovative solutions in the transportation sector, designing and manufacturing a range of advanced systems, from high-speed trains to state-of-the-art...

Truck driver/equipment operator

  • Binghamton, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Binghamton, NY
  • 1 day ago

Timber Express We have several positions open for Class A truck driver/ equipment operator at our new location in Binghamton NY Driver must be able to operate a loader to load and unload truck and...

LRAM Heavy Equipment Operator Lead - Fort Drum, NY

  • Fort Drum, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Drum, NY
  • 1 day ago

LRAM Heavy Equipment Operator Lead - Fort Drum, NY Colorado State University, United States 1 day ago Location: Fort Drum, NEW YORK Deadline: 14 Jul 2025 Posting Details Posting Detail Information...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Yorkville, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Yorkville, NY
  • 1 day ago

The Village of Yorkville is looking for a full-time, experienced Heavy Equipment Operator. Minimum qualification of one year of experience in the operation of medium or heavy duty, moderately...

Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

  • New Paltz, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New Paltz, NY
  • 1 day ago

Overview We're looking for Problem Solvers who strive to make customers happy and successful, through packaging. Viking is all about innovative solutions, but it's our people who make the real...

Operator II, Manufacturing

  • Rochester, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 1 day ago

Operator II, Manufacturing TekWissen LLC Rochester, NY, United States 2 days ago Quick Job type Full-time Quick Job description Overview TekWissen is a global workforce management provider...

Demographic Data for New York

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Salary for Production Worker Jobs in New York

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturing research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Production Workers in New York 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 New York
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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