Production Worker Jobs in Charlottesville, VA

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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Cleanroom Operator

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 19 hours ago

Synerfac is seeking a Cleanroom Operator for our client in Charlottesville, VA. Our client is a medical manufacturer that delivers less-invasive, superior outcomes for surgeons and their patients....

Power Equipment Operator

  • Ruckersville, VA (14 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ruckersville, VA (14 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Hourly Wage: $24.2 - $27.7 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Warehouse Associate - Equipment Operator

  • Crimora, VA (15 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Crimora, VA (15 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Hourly Wage: $24.2 - $27.7 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Warehouse Power equipment Operator

  • Nellysford, VA (22 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Nellysford, VA (22 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Hourly Wage: $24.2 - $27.7 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Warehouse Worker - Equipment Operator

  • Grottoes, VA (17 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Grottoes, VA (17 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Hourly Wage: $24.2 - $27.7 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Machine Operator

  • Waynesboro, VA (18 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Waynesboro, VA (18 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 16 days ago

Augusta Surfaces, a division of American Hardwood Industries, is hiring for a 2nd shift Machine Operator at our Waynesboro Butcher Block operation. Qualified candidates will have at least two...

Machine Operator

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 21 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 21 days ago

How would you like to have every Friday OFF? Polaris manufacturing plant in Monticello, MN is now hiring Machine Operators for 1st shift. Rev up your career & apply today! This is a long-term,...

Assembler

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 21 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 21 days ago

You will: Deburrs, inspects, assembles and leak tests various parts while maintaining quality and safety standards Maintains production rate in terms of quality and quantity assigned to the job Uses...

Laboratory Instrument Maker - Machinist - Physics

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 22 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 22 days ago

The Department of Physics at the University of Virginia seeks applications for the position of Laboratory Instrument Maker - Machinist. Laboratory Instrument Making Machinists are tasked with...

MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Charlottesville Job Details Gerdau

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 26 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 26 days ago

Job Summary: Operate mobile crane, magnet crane, mobile shear, and stationary shear to process scrap materials, load/unload scrap from trucks or railcars, and move scrap from one area to another....

Plant Operator - Fluvanna

  • Scottsville, VA (20 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Scottsville, VA (20 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 26 days ago

Essential Job Functions: Assist in start-up, shutdown and normal operations of power plant systems. Operate major auxiliary equipment such as: air compressors; circulating water systems; boiler...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Elkton, VA (18 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Elkton, VA (18 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Hourly Wage: $23.7 - $27.2 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Equipment Operator - NON-UNION - ULCS

  • Waynesboro, VA (18 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Waynesboro, VA (18 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Utilities Service, LLC Equipment Operator - NON-UNION - ULCS in Waynesboro , Virginia Description Equipment Operator The Equipment Operator will be expected to operate equipment including but not...

Machine Operator

  • Waynesboro, VA (18 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Waynesboro, VA (18 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Machine Operator Industrial & Manufacturing $ 15 - $ 17 / Hour location_on Waynesboro, Virginia work_outline Contract/Temporary FOR JOB favorite_border JOB ON CANDIDATE PORTAL COPY LINK link Job...

Mobile Equipment Operator I - Mr

  • Charlottesville, VA (10 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA (10 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 60+ days ago

Job Summary: Operate mobile crane, magnet crane, mobile shear, and stationary shear to process scrap materials, load/unload scrap from trucks or railcars, and move scrap from one area to another....

Demographic Data for Charlottesville, VA

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Salary for Production Worker Jobs in Charlottesville, VA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Production Workers in Charlottesville, VA offer the following education background
High School or GED
41.9%
Bachelor's Degree
18.2%
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 Charlottesville, VA
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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