1st Shift - Manufacturing Associate

Job Description

Job Description

1st Shift - Manufacturing Associate 

Location: Elkhart, IN
Shift: 1st Shift – 4:30 AM–3:00 PM, Monday–Thursday (4/10s)
Pay: $16.00 per hour

Job Summary

Are you an experienced manufacturing professional looking for an opportunity to grow your production skills? We're seeking a Manufacturing Associate to join our team in Elkhart, IN. In this role, you'll be responsible for matching production orders to staged materials, moving products to the appropriate workstation, and performing a variety of assembly, packaging, labeling, and material-handling tasks while maintaining high standards for quality and productivity.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Manufacturing Associate, your core responsibilities will include:

-Production & Assembly: Assemble products according to instructions from the Production Supervisor or Production Team Leader and operate sewing machinery or assist machine operators as needed.

-Material Handling & Order Fulfillment: Pick materials to satisfy production orders, move products to designated workstations, and lift, weigh, count, and organize materials throughout the production process.

-Packaging & Quality: Create cartons, package finished products, apply labels, and ensure products are produced at the expected rate while minimizing scrap and downtime.

-In addition, you will also be expected to keep work areas clean and organized, follow all safety and quality standards, immediately report safety hazards or incidents, assist with year-end inventory when needed, and complete other tasks assigned by production leadership.

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you should have the following:

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous light or heavy manufacturing or production experience preferred
• Experience with industrial sewing, upholstery covering, fabric cutting, repackaging, or metal stamping setting machines preferred but can be trained
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 49 lbs. from floor to chest level
• Ability to communicate and articulate information clearly
• Ability to interpret product drawings
• Basic understanding of both imperial and metric measurement systems
• Ability to measure components using tape measures, calipers, and angle gauges
• Ability to convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions
• Ability to work in high-temperature conditions, particularly during summer months, as production work centers and picking zones are not air conditioned

Skills:

-Production: Ability to complete assigned tasks safely, efficiently, and with a strong focus on quality and productivity.

-Attention to Detail: Ability to accurately match production orders, measure components, package products, and follow documented specifications.

-Organization: Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

-Teamwork: Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a production team while communicating clearly with supervisors and team leads.

-Adaptability: Comfortable handling multiple situations simultaneously and willing to ask questions and seek assistance when needed.

What We're Looking For in a Candidate

The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, safety-conscious, and willing to learn. You'll need excellent listening skills, the ability to follow both written and verbal instructions, and a commitment to following company policies and procedures. A humble, team-oriented attitude and willingness to seek knowledge when needed will be important to your success.

Work Environment

This is a hands-on manufacturing position that requires standing or sitting for extended periods, lifting up to 49 lbs., and working in production areas that may become hot during the summer. Production work centers and picking zones are not air conditioned, although fans are provided for air circulation.

Workbox Staffing Benefits

• Hire-in Opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits including Health, Life, and Dental
• Veteran-Friendly and Equal Opportunity Employer

Ready to take the next step in your manufacturing career? Apply online today and let's DO GOOD together!