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Arkema

Production Operator Job

Birdsboro, PA

$31.02/hr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Arkema affiliates operating in the U.S. include Arkema Inc.; Bostik, Inc.; ArrMaz and Coatex Inc ... Must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime BENEFITS Arkema ...

Energy Developments Pty Ltd

Operator

Leola, PA · On-site

$21 - $27.50/hr

Ability to work weekends, holidays and on-call hours. * Maintenance, mechanical or electrical ... operating parameters. * Basic electrical skills with the ability to fault find and carry out ...

H&K Group

Screed Operator

Bernville, PA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Deck & Sons , a division of the H&K Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Screed Operator to become ... Be willing to work overtime, nights and weekends when necessary. * Must have strong work ethic.

H&K Group

Screed Operator

Bernville, PA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Deck & Sons , a division of the H&K Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Screed Operator to become ... Be willing to work overtime, nights and weekends when necessary. * Must have strong work ethic.

H&K Group

Screed Operator

Bernville, PA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Deck & Sons , a division of the H&K Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Screed Operator to become ... Be willing to work overtime, nights and weekends when necessary. * Must have strong work ethic.

CBRE Group

RME Operator

Bethel, PA · On-site

$21.50 - $27.50/hr

Flexible schedule availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays * Ability to follow ... Operators play an important role in maintaining equipment reliability and supporting site ...

New

Americold Logistics

Forklift Operator

Leesport, PA · On-site

$15.75 - $18.75/hr

Job Title Forklift Operator Primary Responsibility: Under general supervision, the Forklift ... Ability to work overtime, evenings, or weekends to complete work or to attend meetings as assigned ...

NFI Industries

Forklift Operator I

Kutztown, PA · On-site

$16.25 - $19/hr

The Operator ensures the safe and efficient use of forklifts and may also perform order filler or ... Able to work irregular or extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, required by ...

NFI Industries

Forklift Operator I

Kutztown, PA · On-site

$15.75 - $18.50/hr

The Operator ensures the safe and efficient use of forklifts and may also perform order filler or ... Able to work irregular or extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, required by ...

CBRE

RME Operator

Bethel, PA · On-site

$21.50 - $27.50/hr

Flexible schedule availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays * Ability to follow ... Operators play an important role in maintaining equipment reliability and supporting site ...

NFI Industries

Forklift Operator I

Kutztown, PA · On-site

$16.25 - $19/hr

The Operator ensures the safe and efficient use of forklifts and may also perform order filler or ... Able to work irregular or extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, required by ...

Arkema

Production Operator Job

Birdsboro, PA · On-site

$31.02/hr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime BENEFITS Arkema ... and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 20,700 employees. Each one ...

Aerotek

Machine Operator Direct Hire Opportunity

Lebanon, PA

$54K - $71K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Machine / Press Operator (Direct Hire) Build a Career, Not Just a Job Join a growing manufacturing ... Enjoy excellent benefits, a 401(k), attendance bonuses, and every other weekend off. What You'll Do

MyHR Partner, Inc

Treatment Plant Operator

Allentown, PA

$31.44/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Treatment Plant Operator at Lehigh County Authority in Allentown, PA , you'll take the next ... Willingness to work a rotating night shift schedule (6:00 PM - 6:00 AM), including weekends and ...

XPO Logistics

Forklift Operator - Night Shift

Allentown, PA · On-site

$24.37/hr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

What you'll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPO Get a feel for the role. Watch this short ... and weekends Preferred qualifications: * Dock or warehouse experience in the transportation ...

XPO Logistics

Forklift Operator - Night Shift

Allentown, PA · On-site

$24.37/hr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

What you'll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPO Get a feel for the role. Watch this short ... and weekends Preferred qualifications: * Dock or warehouse experience in the transportation ...

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How much do weekend operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend operator in Reading, PA is $19.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.39 and $21.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend operator?

To thrive as a Weekend Operator, you need strong operational skills, attention to detail, and prior experience in facility, manufacturing, or machinery operations, often requiring a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with control systems, safety protocols, and specific industry certifications such as forklift operation or OSHA training may be necessary. Excellent time management, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication make candidates stand out in this role. These skills are crucial to ensure efficient, safe, and reliable operations during weekend shifts when staffing and supervisory resources may be limited.

What is a weekend operator?

A Weekend Operator is responsible for overseeing operations during weekends, ensuring that equipment, processes, or services run smoothly. Duties may include monitoring machinery, troubleshooting issues, maintaining production schedules, or handling customer inquiries, depending on the industry. This role is common in manufacturing, customer support, and facilities management. Weekend Operators are essential for maintaining business continuity outside standard work hours.

What does a weekend operator do?

Weekend Operators typically work during weekend shifts, which may include day, evening, or overnight hours depending on the facility’s operational needs. While teams may be smaller on weekends, collaboration remains essential, often involving close coordination with other operators, supervisors, and sometimes remote support staff. Operators are expected to be proactive in communicating equipment status and promptly addressing any issues that arise. This environment fosters independence as well as teamwork, and employers often provide structured handoff procedures to ensure smooth transitions between shifts.

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Production Operator Job

Arkema

Birdsboro, PA

$31.02/hr

Other

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Our polymer manufacturing plant in Birdsboro, PA is looking for a Production Operator to support plant operations.  Arkema in Birdsboro has around 65 employees but we are part of larger organization with over 21,000 employees worldwide. We call this the "small company feel with large company resources." Arkema is a global leader in Specialty Materials serving major societal and ecological challenges. Arkema affiliates operating in the U.S. include Arkema Inc.; Bostik, Inc.; ArrMaz and Coatex Inc with 43 sites, including 37 manufacturing facilities, and employ 3,600 people in the U.S. 

Major highlights regarding employment as a Production Operator: 

Wage: $31.02/hr to start plus $.90 for 2nd shift and $1.15 for 3rd shift. 

Shift: 8hrs each shift, rotates weekly between 1st, 2nd, 3rd;

Schedule: 5-7 days in a row with days off in-between rotations

Overtime: average of 4-8 hours weekly, paid for over 8 hours worked in a day and over 40 weekly

Environment: Union

Benefits: Insurance effective day of hire, 10 days PTO, 3 floating holidays, 4% match 401k, parental leave, annual bonus plan, double-time paid on worked holidays

GYM ON SITE

 

PRIMARY DUTIES

  • Operate packaging equipment and maintain daily packaging process efficiencies
  • Transfer raw materials
  • Transfer finished materials between warehouses
  • Housekeeping
  • Assist emptying finished product out of industrial dryers
  • Comply with all technical, quality control, product manufacturing and safety procedures associated with Packaging
  • Operate equipment for various processing systems
  • Operate powered industrial trucks
  • Have physical dexterity in climbing stairs, ladders, heavy lifting
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Other operator assistance tasks and general duties as needed and assigned

REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum education requirement: High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Must demonstrate basic math skills
  • Must be willing to be subject to pre-employment testing including drug and alcohol and physical testing.
  • Prefer experience in manufacturing type of work and chemical plant production experience strongly desired; similar skills/experience will be considered.
  • Prefer fork lift (tow motor) experience
  • Must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime

BENEFITS

Arkema offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide security for you, your spouse and children up to age 26, effective on your first day of employment. Arkema pays most of the costs of these high-quality programs.

 

*This is a Union position.

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