# Production Operator - Material Handler [Koch](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/koch.md) · New York · United States · [Operations](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/operations.md) Koch is hiring a Production Operator - Material Handler in New York. Posted 2026-09-02; applications close 2026-11-01. **Apply**: https://koch.avature.net/en_US/careers/JobDetail/Geneva-NY-New-York-United-States-Production-Operator-Material-Handler/193815 Posted 2d ago. ## Role details ## Production Operator – Material Handler Guardian Glass is looking for motivated **Production Operator – Material Handlers** with a passion for safety to join our team in **Geneva, NY**. Production Operators – Material Handlers are responsible for operating and troubleshooting equipment to support production efficiency and help the facility create quality glass that meets customer needs. ## Company Guardian Glass (a Guardian Industries company) ## Location Geneva, New York ## Schedule & Compensation - **Multiple shifts open:** Monday–Friday: 7am–3pm - **Rotating 12-hour shifts:** 6:45am–7pm and 6:45pm–7am (rotates every 2 weeks) - **Competitive pay:** $20–$23 per hour based on experience - **Sign-on bonus:** $1,000 paid out at 6 months of employment ## Where You May Work This role can work in any area of the facility, including **float**, **coater**, **off-line cutting**, **tempering**, or **warehouse** departments. ## What You Will Do - Maintain a safe work environment by consistently wearing proper PPE, performing safe work behaviors, and communicating all safety concerns to your supervisor. - Understand and execute work instructions or JES (Job Element Sheets). - Follow **5S** procedures and complete general housekeeping duties. - May be required to lift up to **50 pounds**. - May be required to lift up to **35 pounds** while twisting at waist level on a repetitive basis while packing product. - Operate equipment and mechanized devices, including running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving forklifts. - Use control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes. - Inspect equipment, materials, and products to identify the cause of errors, problems, or defects. - Judge product quality and adjust accordingly by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and JESs. - Communicate effectively between departments and/or internal customers. - Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot equipment used during daily manufacturing. - Prepare final products for shipping and distribution. - Understand and execute daily run schedules, resolve quality issues, and report/escalate unresolved issues immediately. - Walk throughout the shift to run quality checks, pack product, break out co-workers, and move from task to task. ## Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) - Experience using a computer and familiarity with technology. ## What Will Put You Ahead - One (1) or more years of experience working in a farming, manufacturing, industrial, or military environment. - Six (6) months or more of machine operator experience. - Experience using a tape measure, air nailer, hammer, bander, micrometers, and glass cutters. - Experience operating an overhead crane. - Experience operating a fork truck and/or motorized pallet jack. - Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance. ## Applying to this role This Production Operator - Material Handler role at Koch runs through the firm's own careers portal and expects a CV and cover letter written specifically for the posting, not a portable submission carried across firms. 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