Production Floater in Northampton, MA

Title: Production Floater Location: Northampton, MA 01060 Duration: 03 Months Shift Timing: 08:00 AM 04:30 PM (1st Shift)
Pay Rate: $19.00/- on W2 Kindly share your most updated resume and also let us know your availability or comfortable for 2nd or 3rd Shift.

The Production Floater is responsible for supporting multiple stages of the ceramics manufacturing process, from raw material handling through final quality control and shipment preparation. This role requires flexibility, attention to detail, and the ability to work across mixing, extrusion, drying, cutting, firing, packaging, and material movement operations. Candidates must be safety-focused, team-oriented, and comfortable working in a physically active production environment.

• Maintain a strong commitment to safety at all times
• Oversee production processes from raw materials through final quality inspection
• Produce various product types based on daily production schedules
• Balance mixing, extrusion, drying, cutting, and firing processes to meet output goals
• Track key materials and consumables to ensure uninterrupted production
• Troubleshoot quality or production issues with engineering and management
• Complete required production and quality documentation
• Perform equipment start-up, shutdown, and cleanout procedures
• Adjust processing parameters to meet product specifications
• Store raw materials, in-process materials, and finished goods properly
• Operate forklift to move pallets, totes, and materials
• Operate equipment at elevated heights (ladders/platforms as needed)
• Pack finished goods and load/unload trucks as required
• Maintain clean and organized work areas

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, push, and perform repetitive tasks
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
• Forklift experience preferred