Production Associate

Job Title: Production Associate (Union Production Assistant) Hours & Location: 1st Shift | 7:00am–3:30pm | Maple Heights, OH - bus accessible Pay & Benefits: $15/hr to start. Get hired in at $16/hr after 90 days, with opportunities to earn increases every 90 days—up to $20/hr within your first year. Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match. Paid holidays and 1 week vacation after 1 year. Union membership begins after hire-in. Job Overview Work in a production/refurbishment environment where vending machine components are restored to “like-new” condition for customers worldwide. This is hands‑on, steady work with a team‑focused, family‑owned workplace that values employees and regularly hosts food days and cookouts. Job Responsibilities Float between areas such as triage, legs, steam wash, trays, coils, buckets, door assembly, and body work. Repair/refurbish snack trays, delivery buckets, and gum/mint assemblies to “A1” condition. Configure trays to requested orders and follow the build process for each product. Inspect work for quality and keep a steady flow of completed units on shelves. Build subassemblies using provided tools and deliver work to mechanics/finishers. Maintain a clean, organized workstation and notify the supervisor when supplies are needed. Required Qualifications High School Diploma/GED preferred. Manufacturing/production or light assembly experience using basic hand/power tools. Ability to read and follow work instructions and keep a fast, steady pace with quality focus. Pallet jack experience preferred. Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk most of the workday. Pre‑Employment Requirements: Background check and drug screen. We consider all applicants based on skills, qualifications, and ability to perform the job. #J-18808-Ljbffr Champion Personnel System