Top 166 Production operator Jobs in Petersburg, Va

Molding Technician I
The LEGO Group —Richmond, VA
- $27.95 an hour
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Basic math
- Pass drug screening
- Disability insurance
- Family leave
Machine Operator
InterSpan, Inc —Sandston, VA
- $16 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- In-person
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Production Operator I
Sun Chemical —Colonial Heights, VA
- $21 an hour
- Overtime
- High school diploma or GED
- Computer skills
- 1 year
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Chemical Operator
Evonik Industries AG —Hopewell, VA
- $31 - $35 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Basic math
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
2d
Production Equipment Operator
The LEGO Group —Colonial Heights, VA
- $21.42 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- Military
- Pass drug screening
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
11d
Prepress Operator / Digital Print Production
BMST, INC. —Petersburg, VA
- $28 an hour
- Temporary
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Computer skills
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Production Worker, Entry Level
Smurfit Westrock —Hopewell, VA
- 12 hour shift
- Ability to climb stairs
- High school diploma or GED
- Manufacturing
- Opportunities for advancement
Production Line Operator
The LEGO Group —Chester, VA
- $21.42 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Children
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
11d
Material Working Operator I
Siemens —Prince George, VA
- $22.46 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
Operator B
MGC ADVANCED POLYMERS INC —Colonial Heights, VA
- Overtime
- 11+ years
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Production Operator - Night Shift
Niagara Bottling —Chester, VA
- $18.19 - $24.56 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Continuous improvement
- Fair chance
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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ASSEMBLY OPERATOR/MATERIAL HANDLER
Amsted Rail - Brenco —Petersburg, VA
- Monday to Friday
- Background check
- Forklift
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Quick Apply
Plant Operator (Night)
Airgas —Hopewell, VA
- $23 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Basic math
- Forklift
- Paid jury duty
- Commuter assistance
SPC Operator - 2nd shift (initial 3 months of training on 1st shift)
Supastrip —Colonial Hgts, VA
- From $24.05 an hour
- Overtime
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
1d
Chemical Process Technician
Phlow Corp —Petersburg, VA
- $30 - $38 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
Shipping and Receiving Assistant
Valmont Industries —Petersburg, VA
- Overtime
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Forklift Operator
LEGO Manufacturing Virginia Inc. —Colonial Heights, VA
- From $23.03 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Family leave
11d
General Helper
International Paper —Richmond, VA
- $21.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Manufacturing
- Mechanical knowledge
- Entry level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Chemical Operator
Chemtrade —Hopewell, VA
- $28.75 - $29.61 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Opportunities for advancement
Mobile Equipment Operator- Scrap Yard
Gerdau —Petersburg, VA
- $21.16 - $22.88 an hour
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Forklift
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance

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Molding Technician I

The LEGO Group -
Richmond, VA

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Job Details

$27.95 an hour

Benefits

Disability insurance
Family leave

Qualifications

Manufacturing equipment maintenance
Machine setup
Process improvement standards implementation
Basic math
Injection (injection molding)
Equipment troubleshooting
Mid-level
High school diploma or GED
Manufacturing standard operating procedures
Assembly
Training or mentoring plastics production machine operators
Task prioritization
Team training
Quality issues
Training machine operators
Automated systems
Cleaning
Production monitoring
Collaboration with manufacturing teams
Technical training
Operational excellence initiatives
Technical troubleshooting support
Safety standard operating procedures
Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Implementing lean manufacturing processes
Mechanical troubleshooting
Equipment adjustment (production tasks)
Production troubleshooting

Full Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Dismantle, clean, assemble, and set up molding tools for production
Perform mold changes and prepare machines for production runs
Troubleshoot basic molding and equipment issues; escalate complex issues as needed
Monitor cycle times, injection intervals, and part quality
Support operators with process-related questions
Maintain mold cleanliness and readiness for production
Collaborate with production and mold maintenance teams to minimize downtime
Support production across multiple molding machines as directed, prioritizing tasks based on production needs
May perform or assist in end-to-end molding operator and changeover technician duties as needed to support production continuity and meet business demands
Provide basic training and guidance to operators, interns, and trainees
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols
Apply Lean Continuous Improvement (LCI) principles in daily work
Support general production activities as needed
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for training as needed

Equipment & Technology Scope

Experience with foundational injection molding equipment and production platforms, including but not limited to:

Standard injection molding machines (25-ton to 150-ton presses)
High-volume production environments
Manual and semi-automated systems

Education & Experience

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
2–5 years of manufacturing experience (plastics preferred)
Technical certificate or coursework in plastics technology, manufacturing, or mechanical systems
Exposure to injection molding machine interfaces (e.g., Arburg, Engel, or similar)
Starting Hourly Rate $27.95

Core Competencies

Basic understanding of injection molding processes and parameters
Mechanical aptitude and safe tool handling
Ability to follow standard work and procedures
Basic troubleshooting and issue identification
Ability to manage tasks across multiple machines under supervision
Basic mathematical skills, including the ability to work with metric units (e.g., millimeters, grams, degrees Celsius)

Compensation

The salary for this position has a range of $27.95 - $27.95 based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints. The LEGO Group carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive remuneration details, inclusive of benefits, will be communicated upon finalisation of the employment offer.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

What’s in it for you?

Here are some of what to expect:

Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing – We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based

Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme

Your workplace – When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.

We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.”

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.

Online Application Accessibility Statement; which is intended for people with disabilities - LEGO systems endeavors to make www.LEGO.com/jobs accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our web site or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the HR Service Desk at 1.860-763-7777, option #3. Please note, these communication channels should be used for those having difficulty accessing our on-line channels, not to inquire about job opportunities.

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production operator jobs in petersburg, va

Molding Technician I

Machine Operator

Production Operator I

Chemical Operator

Production Equipment Operator

Prepress Operator / Digital Print Production

Production Worker, Entry Level

Production Line Operator

Material Working Operator I

Operator B

Production Operator - Night Shift

ASSEMBLY OPERATOR/MATERIAL HANDLER

Plant Operator (Night)

SPC Operator - 2nd shift (initial 3 months of training on 1st shift)

Chemical Process Technician

Shipping and Receiving Assistant

Forklift Operator

General Helper

Chemical Operator

Mobile Equipment Operator- Scrap Yard

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