Production Assistant - 2nd Shift

Description

NEW and IMPROVED RETENTION BONUS OPPORTUNITY!

We value our team members and reward long-term commitment. Eligible full-time second shift production employees hired prior to 12/31/2026 can earn bonuses of $750 after 6 months, $1,000 after 12 months, and $1,250 after 18 months of continuous employment, totaling up to $3,000! Apply today and start earning.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

We believe great benefits shouldn't have to wait. That’s why we offer:

• Day-One Benefits – Enjoy our full benefits package starting your very first day—no waiting period required.
• 401(k) with Company Match – We invest in your future with a generous 401(k) plan and company contributions to grow your savings faster.
• Paid Time Off – Recharge and take the time you need with our competitive vacation package, paid holidays and PTO.
• Tuition Reimbursement – We support your growth. Advance your education and career with our tuition assistance program
• Shift Differential - 10% of base pay

Summary

The Production Assistant works in collaboration with others to complete daily tasks and offer support to the team. This position will perform work of routine difficulty in various departments as needed or assigned by the supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in shipping department as needed by using hand tools, panel saws, chop saws, nail gun, and staple gun to fabricate wood components and assemble crate to pack finished product.
• Assists in receiving department as needed by examining contents and compare with records to verify accuracy of incoming shipments.
• Assists in stockroom by:

1. Pull, label, stage, and issue materials accurately from stock for all jobs per pick list requirements.
2. Stock incoming materials in their proper locations.
3. Assist with daily cycle counts and report day to day inventory requirements to supervisor.

• Provides general building maintenance as needed (such as; general plumbing, electrical maintenance, snow shoveling/removal).
• Performs manual labor related to shop clean-up (sweeping, cleaning) and moving equipment.
• Handles lifting of various objects weighing up to 70 pounds.
• Observes Shop Core Behaviors regarding attendance, safety, overtime availability, reliability & timeliness, diligence, independence, attitude, teamwork, & corporate citizenship
• Unloads and loads delivery trucks using a forklift.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possesses good basic math skills and has the ability to convert between units of measure using a calculator and conversion chart.
• Is able to use a computer for data entry, data edit, item retrieval, and report generation.
• Possess basic mechanical skills with the ability to safely operate standard hand tools, saws, etc.
• Ability to apply a commonsense approach and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Has good time-management skills and is able to multi-task, prioritize, and manage competing demands.
• Has the ability to memorize part numbers, inventory locations, distinguish parts and materials, etc.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with supervisors and other employees.
• Able to earn and maintains forklift certification.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 1 year experience working in warehouse or manufacturing environment or any combination of training and experience to successfully perform all of the essential duties of this position.

Physical/Visual/Mental/ Environmental Factors

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms or climb ladders. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

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