Production Operator
Hiring bonus: $25 — Employment Solutions of New York (ESNY) pays new hires who apply through this link. Terms are set by the agency.
- Agency
- Employment Solutions of New York (ESNY)
- Location
- Rochester, NY
- Job type
- Contract to hire
- Pay
- $19.00/hour
- Profession
- Machine Operator
- Industry
- Manufacturing & Production
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $19.00
- Weekly
- $760
- Yearly (full-time)
- $39,520
This job pays about $19.00/hour — 6% below the median for Machine Operator jobs in New York ($20.23/hour).
Estimated from the hourly rate in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Machine Operator jobs in New York right now
- 5 open Machine Operator jobs in New York from 2 agencies, 4 of them in Rochester.
- Pay in these listings: $19.00 – $21.00/hour, median $20.00/hour.
- Typical Machine Operator pay in New York: $20.23/hour ($42,078/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Shiftfillers ($21.00/hour across 3 jobs).
Job description
Production Operator – 3rd Shift
Employment Solutions is hiring Production Operators for our client in Rochester, NY.
Pay: $19–$20/hour to start + $1/hour shift differential
Shift: 3rd Shift, 11:00 PM–7:30 AM, Sunday–Friday
Location: Rochester, NY
We are looking for dependable, hands-on individuals to join a busy manufacturing environment. Manufacturing experience is a plus, but motivated candidates willing to learn are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Operate production equipment and machinery
- Set up and change over production lines
- Monitor equipment and production processes
- Load raw materials into production equipment
- Handle and package finished products
- Use hand tools as needed
- Complete production paperwork and batch documentation
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Follow safety and quality procedures
Qualifications
- Manufacturing experience preferred, but not required
- Ability to use basic hand tools
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Comfortable performing basic math
- Ability to follow written instructions
- Ability to multitask and work independently
- Forklift experience/certification is a plus
- Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
- Willingness to learn and work in a hands-on production environment
Training Provided
If you're dependable, motivated, and looking to build your manufacturing experience, we'd like to hear from you!
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