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Production Associate(Laborer)

Specialty Granules
Summit, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/17/2026 CLOSED ON 4/8/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Associate(Laborer) position at Specialty Granules?

Company Introduction:

Over 90 years of quality products and superior service.

Job Summary:

Specialty Granules LLC is seeking hard working and ambitious Production Associates at its plant in Blue Ridge Summit, PA. If you are looking for career advancement opportunities with a growing company, want to learn new skills, and like working overtime, and enjoys job variety, then this is the job for you! Training is provided!

Production Associates perform hands-on work with most tasks performed outdoors. Production Associates assist their assigned department in providing customers with high quality products while ensuring the facility meets all safety and operational standards.

SGI offers:

  • Starting rate $24.75

  • Shift differential- $1.10 for overnights

  • $300 yearly safety boot reimbursement allowance

  • Yearly & Quarterly Bonus Potential

  • Benefits eligible first day of hire - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Ins, LTD, AD&D,

  • 7% - 401K company match and immediate vesting

  • Vacation prorated based on date of hire (eligible after 4 months)

  • May participate in job bidding process first day of hire

  • Cross-training opportunities provided

  • Educational reimbursement

  • All PPE provided, safety boot reimbursement after 90 days of service

Job Description

Production Associates perform any type of general labor that supports safely meeting production demand while maintaining housekeeping throughout the plant. The work is performed mostly outdoors subjecting Production Associates to inclement weather such as snow, rain, hot, and cold weather. Some areas of the plant and assigned tasks will be dirty and dusty. Production Associates perform work such as shoveling piles of material, unplugging chutes, as well as cleaning up areas of the plant around crushers, elevators, and conveyors as directed. Production Associates are also required to assist in routine plant maintenance on planned down days. This includes helping with basic repairs and maintaining production equipment including patching holes in chutes and ductwork, changing screens, and cleaning out bins and ductwork. Must be able to operate mobile equipment such as bobcat skid steers, front end loaders, dump trucks, and vacuum trucks as required (on the job training is provided for all equipment). Ensure the plant areas meet or exceed all safety standards for SGI and all work is performed safely.

Schedule

This is a full-time position. 4 Shifts available, There is no guarantee of shift assignment after initial onboarding

Qualifications

Must be 18 years old and have a High School diploma or G.E.D. Heavy industrial manufacturing background or construction experience is preferred but not required.

At Specialty Granules LLC , we believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions.

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit). If you are currently an SGI employee, please do not apply here. Please apply through the "Jobs Hub" section, which can be accessed under your Apps in Workday.

SGI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of our recruitment and hiring process, regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. SGI complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

At Specialty Granules LLC , we believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions.

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit). If you are currently an SGI employee, please do not apply here. Please apply through the "Jobs Hub" section, which can be accessed under your Apps in Workday.

SGI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of our recruitment and hiring process, regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. SGI complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.


At Specialty Granules LLC , we believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions.

Specialty Granules LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit).


 

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