General Labor / Helper

Description

 Production Support

• Grind, deburr, edge-break, and finish metal parts using hand tools and powered equipment. 
• Install PEM hardware using Pemserter, Haeger, or similar insertion equipment. 
• Countersink, drill, and prepare parts according to work instructions. 
• Assist with light assembly of manufactured components. 
• Package, label, and prepare finished products for shipment. 

Material Handling

• Move raw materials, work-in-process, and finished products throughout the facility. 
• Stage production jobs for fabrication, welding, powder coating, assembly, and shipping. 
• Assist with loading and unloading materials and delivery vehicles. 
• Operate pallet jacks, forklifts, and other material handling equipment (training provided if qualified). 

Quality & Safety

• Perform basic visual inspections of finished parts to ensure quality standards are met. 
• Follow work instructions, quality standards, and production schedules. 
• Maintain clean, organized work areas in accordance with company housekeeping and 5S standards. 
• Follow all safety procedures and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE). 

Team Support

• Assist multiple departments as production needs change. 
• Participate in cross-training opportunities to expand manufacturing skills. 
• Support continuous improvement initiatives. 
• Work collaboratively with supervisors and fellow production employees.

Job Description – General Labor / Production Associate

Job Title: General Labor / Production Associate

Department: Production

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Pay Rate: $18-$24 per hour

Requirements

Experience & Skills

• Manufacturing, warehouse, construction, automotive, or industrial experience is preferred but not required. 
• Entry-level applicants with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn are encouraged to apply. 
• Ability to safely use hand tools and basic shop equipment. 
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to follow written and verbal work instructions. 
• Forklift experience or certification is a plus but not required. 

Personal Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual, and dependable. 
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn new skills. 
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work. 
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. 
• Ability to maintain productivity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. 
• Ability to regularly lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds with assistance or appropriate lifting equipment. 
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, kneel, and move throughout the manufacturing facility for extended periods during scheduled shifts. 
• Ability to safely use hand tools and perform repetitive production tasks throughout the workday. 
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, steel-toe footwear, and respirators where required. 
• Ability to safely work around industrial equipment, forklifts, cranes, sheet metal, and moving machinery. 
• Ability to work in a typical manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, industrial noise, dust, and exposure to metal fabrication processes.