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Overview

Worthington Enterprises is seeking motivated Production Associates to join their team, playing a critical role in the movement, storage, and handling of materials and finished products. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

  • Perform a variety of production tasks, including assembly, material handling, machine setup, press or paint line operation, welding, testing, and quality control.
  • Move, stage, and transport materials and products within the plant or warehouse using forklifts, cranes, pallet jacks, and other equipment.
  • Assist in machine setup, including building arbors and preparing equipment for production use.
  • Receive, inspect, unload, and properly store incoming shipments; verify accuracy and report damaged or defective items.
  • Support quality control efforts by inspecting products and reporting any defects or discrepancies.
  • Maintain clean and organized work areas; perform general housekeeping as needed.
  • Collaborate with team members and supervisors to achieve daily operational goals.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned to ensure safe, efficient, and quality production and warehouse operations.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 0–6 months prior experience in warehouse, manufacturing, or material handling preferred.
  • Ability to operate forklifts, cranes, pallet jacks, and banding tools; required OSHA safety training.
  • Forklift and crane license.
  • Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive tasks while standing for extended periods.
  • Basic math, computer, and tape measure reading skills.
  • Strong hand-eye coordination and mechanical aptitude a plus.
  • Attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions, production orders, or bills of material.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Commitment to safety protocols and quality standards.

Additional Information

  • New pay starting at $20-$24 hour.
  • Now offering quarterly $500 perfect attendance bonus.
  • 3rd Shift Monday to Friday 10PM to 6:30AM.
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How this job compares in Closter, NJ

Pay in context

At roughly $22/hr, this posting comes in about 21% below the $28/hr median for manufacturing welder jobs across New Jersey, where the middle half runs $24–$41/hr across 9 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 11% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Closter, NJ

Closter, NJ is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across New Jersey as a whole we're tracking 216 other active welding openings from 134 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across New Jersey.

The most active employers in New Jersey at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Rhoads Industries (13), MillenniumSoft Inc (11), and Gpac (9). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within New Jersey, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Newark at $38/hr, Camden at $37/hr, and Linden at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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