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Production Operators Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

One year as a production equipment operator. Previous machine operator experience in plastics or foam industry or extrusion or thermoforming operator preferred. WORK ENVIRONMENT (Manufacturing Plant)

Production Operator

Phoenix, AZ ยท On-site

$16.75 - $20/hr

COLOSTRUM PRODUCTION OPERATOR 2 - November 2024 Supervisor's Title: Production Team Leader Department: Colostrum Exempt Status: Non-Exempt-(hourly) At APS BioGroup, a division of Glanbia Nutritional ...

Production Operator

Phoenix, AZ ยท On-site

$16.75 - $20/hr

Production Operator - 3rd Shift Client : Aerospace Industry Duration : 6 Months (Temp-to-Hire) Location : Phoenix, AZ Shift : 3nd shift (10:30PM - 7:00AM) - Monday to Friday Must Have: Experience ...

Production Operator

Phoenix, AZ ยท On-site

$16.75 - $20/hr

Production Operator - 3rd Shift Client : Aerospace Industry Duration : 6 Months (Temp-to-Hire) Location : Phoenix, AZ Shift : 3nd shift (10:30PM - 7:00AM) - Monday to Friday Must Have: Experience ...

Production Operator

Phoenix, AZ ยท On-site

$16.75 - $20/hr

Production Operator Client : Aerospace Industry Duration : 6 Months (Temp-to-Hire) Location : Phoenix, AZ Shift : 2nd shift (2:30 PM - 11:00 PM)- Monday to Friday Must Have: Experience with Sand ...

Production Operator

Phoenix, AZ ยท On-site

$16.75 - $20/hr

General Labor, Machine Operator, Maker/Packer, Assembler and Line Operator. THIS JOB IS LOCATED IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA Assembles minor products or components with a small number of details within ...

Production Operator

Phoenix, AZ ยท On-site

$16.75 - $20/hr

General Labor, Machine Operator, Maker/Packer, Assembler and Line Operator. THIS JOB IS LOCATED IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA Assembles minor products or components with a small number of details within ...

Production Operator manufactures, visually inspects and packages pipe in accordance with JM Eagle specifications. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: * Unitize pipe ...

Production Operator manufactures, visually inspects and packages pipe in accordance with JM Eagle specifications. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: * Unitize pipe ...

Production Operator

Rio Rico, AZ

$15 - $18/hr

Gillman's product capabilities include highly customized electrical cable assemblies and complex multi-branch wire harnesses that can withstand severe operating conditions in a wide variety of high ...

Production Operator

Glendale, AZ

$16.75 - $20.25/hr

Responsible for properly recording all production numbers into MDIS system. Responsible for ... As with all of our manufacturing facilities, Phoenix will use a skill based Operator Rate System.

Production Operator

Chandler, AZ ยท On-site

$16.50 - $20/hr

Prior to unloading and/or bagging product, review all paperwork to ensure that the product being ... Perform dry blending operator duties as needed. * Maintain good housekeeping practices throughout ...

As a Production Operator at American Panel Solution's Phoenix facility, you will be an integral part of the solar panel manufacturing process. Your primary responsibilities include operating and ...

Production Operator

Chandler, AZ ยท On-site

$16.50 - $20/hr

Prior to unloading and/or bagging product, review all paperwork to ensure that the product being ... Perform dry blending operator duties as needed. * Maintain good housekeeping practices throughout ...

Production Operator

Rio Rico, AZ ยท On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Gillman's product capabilities include highly customized electrical cable assemblies and complex multi-branch wire harnesses that can withstand severe operating conditions in a wide variety of high ...

Production Operator

Tolleson, AZ ยท On-site

$20 - $21/hr

As a Production Operator at American Panel Solution's Phoenix facility, you will be an integral part of the solar panel manufacturing process. Your primary responsibilities include operating and ...

Production Operator

Tolleson, AZ ยท On-site

$20 - $21/hr

As a Production Operator at American Panel Solution's Phoenix facility, you will be an integral part of the solar panel manufacturing process. Your primary responsibilities include operating and ...

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How much do production operators jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for production operators in Arizona is $16.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.00 and $18.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a production operator do?

A production operator is responsible for operating manufacturing equipment, monitoring production processes, and ensuring products meet quality standards. They often perform routine maintenance, follow safety protocols, and work in a team environment, typically requiring attention to detail and basic technical skills. Certification or training in safety procedures may be necessary depending on the industry.

What jobs pay $2000 a day?

Production operators typically do not earn $2000 a day; such high daily pay is usually associated with specialized roles like executive positions, high-level consultants, or certain freelance professionals. Some highly skilled or experienced workers in niche industries, such as oil and gas or certain engineering fields, may reach this level with overtime, bonuses, or contract work, but it is uncommon for standard production operator roles. Earning this amount generally requires advanced skills, certifications, or working in high-demand, high-risk environments.

What is the difference between Production Operators vs Machine Operators?

AspectProduction OperatorsMachine Operators
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma or equivalent; technical certifications may be preferred
Work EnvironmentFactories, manufacturing plants, assembly linesFactories, manufacturing plants, equipment-focused settings
Job FocusOverseeing production processes, quality control, ensuring safetyOperating, monitoring, and maintaining machinery
Common UsageManufacturing, assembly, production linesManufacturing, industrial settings, equipment operation

Production Operators and Machine Operators often work in similar environments within manufacturing plants. While Production Operators focus on overseeing entire production processes and quality, Machine Operators specialize in operating specific machinery. Both roles require similar credentials and are essential for efficient manufacturing operations.

What jobs make 5000 a week without a degree?

Production operators can earn around $5,000 a week in high-demand industries such as manufacturing, oil and gas, or specialized industrial settings, often through overtime, shift differentials, or experience. These roles typically require technical skills, safety certifications, and the ability to work in a physically demanding environment, but they do not usually require a college degree.

What job makes $10,000 a month without a degree?

Production operators typically do not earn $10,000 a month without specialized skills or experience. High-paying roles that reach this level often require advanced technical skills, certifications, or working in industries like oil and gas, manufacturing, or specialized trades, where experience and training are valued over formal degrees.
Infographic showing various Production Operators job openings in Arizona as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 62% Full Time, 30% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 5% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,278 per year, or $17 per hour.
Production Equipment Operators (Nights)

Production Equipment Operators (Nights)

WinCup

Tolleson, AZ โ€ข On-site

$16.50 - $24.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago


WinCup rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

PEO - Tolleson Nights
WinCup is a food service packaging company focused on providing our customers and consumers the highest quality products allowing them to enjoy the beverages and foods they love, whether at home, or on the go.
Trusted since 1962, WinCup is now a leading manufacturer passionately transitioning into an innovative, technology driven enterprise focused on creating superior products and brands directly addressing global plastic pollution.
WinCup is driven by our Vio biodegradable foam technology, our Phade line of PHA based straws and stirrers which are the only Marine Biodegradable, Home and Industrial Compostable straws and stirrers in the world!
We are passionately committed to the environment, excellence, innovation and growth.
For additional information regarding WinCup and our ground-breaking and environmentally friendly products, check us out at https://WinCup.com https://PhadeProducts.com
https://viofoam.com/
We are a dynamic, diverse and inclusive team bound together by our shared Values of:
  • One Team
  • Performance Based; Rewards & Recognition Driven
  • Excellence in All We Do
  • Respectful and Engaged Leadership
  • Always Do the Right Thing

Here at WinCup we are proud to offer our valued, full-time Team Members a competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package with most benefit eligibility beginning just 31 days post hire, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans. We also offer paid time off (PTO) and holidays, short & long-term disability, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP). And, to top it off, we offer a 401(k) plan with a generous company match available after only 60 days of employment!
So, if you are passionate about working on exceptional brands driven by innovation that will leave a lasting and positive impact on the environment, keep reading to see if you think you might make a great addition to our growing team!
POSITION/TITLE: PEO Nights $3.00 Differential
WORK LOCATION: Tolleson, AZ
POSITION REPORTS TO: Production Supervisor
WORK TYPE: ON SITE
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for providing assistance and directive leadership to the shift's Quality Auditors who conducts visual audits and tests of finished goods to ensure quality standards are met and sustained. Also responsible for the plant's Safety Quality Food (SQF) annual audit as the practitioner
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Functions:
  1. Perform timely checks to ensure that only quality product is manufactured.
  2. Maintains established cycle settings on assigned machines to ensure production quantity
  3. Responsible for informing the leadership team immediately of any failure to meet established quality standards to ensure corrective action is taken.
  4. Perform all assigned quality tests to measure the quality of the product being made (i.e. weight, length, diameter testing, color testing and straightness of product). This requires frequent fingering and handling of the product to inspect for defects.
  5. Check order to ensure correct product, boxes, and cartons are being used for scheduled job.
  6. Comply with all safety rules, polices, procedures and practices to include performing lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) of production equipment when required.
  7. Diagnose and determine cause for machine malfunctions along with making operator troubleshoot to assigned machines.
  8. Maintain a safe and clean work area at all times.
  9. Fill out labor sheets at end of shift noting production and downtime using the company computer.
  10. Performs other duties as assigned by the Production Lead, Shift Supervisor or Department Manager

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma
REQUIRED EXPEREINCE/SKILLS One year in a manufacturing environment. One year as a production equipment operator. Previous machine operator experience in plastics or foam industry or extrusion or thermoforming operator preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT (Manufacturing Plant):
The characteristics listed below are representative of the work environment typically encountered by an individual while performing the essential duties of a position in our manufacturing plants. Note that office positions located within our Manufacturing Plants often require some plant floor presence throughout the day so these work environment details may not always apply, they should still be noted.
  • Exposed to extreme heat. In-doors in a manufacturing environment that is not air conditioned.
  • Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles
  • Wear PPE while working, which includes hairnet, hearing protection and safety glasses with side guards.
  • Work an 8+ or 12+ hour day shift
  • Able to work weekdays, weekends and overtime

WinCup reserves the right to revise or update this job description as needed to better comply with the actual essential function of the job requirements as business needs dictate.
WinCup is an EEO/AA and E-Verify employer. At WinCup we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity and strengths of our Team Members, our customers, and community.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We firmly believe that a diverse organization creates opportunities for all individuals to showcase their talents, both independently and collaboratively. Diversity fuels our ability to be truly innovative by embodying our values, driving our success, and fostering an environment where every Team Member can thrive and perform at their very best.
To ensure the safety of our team members in the workplace, we perform background and drug screenings.
Thank you for considering WinCup and helping us make a difference!
Pay Range: $16.50 - $24.50 per hour