1st Shift Manufacturing Technician – Hands-On Growth

LKQ Corp; Kentucky; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Fertility Coverage

401k with Generous Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance and Long‑e

Term Disability

Job summary

LKQ Corporation in Kentucky is seeking a Production Tech to meet quality standards and deadlines, inspect for defects, assemble products, monitor equipment, and follow safety procedures in environments with hazards.

The role emphasizes operating production equipment, maintaining machinery, ensuring timely shipping, and adhering to manuals and safety guidelines to support efficient, safe production operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of experience required in production or warehouse roles.
• Experience with production equipment and safety rules is preferred.
• Ability to lift heavy loads and work in environments with chemicals and hazards.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment.
• Maintain and monitor warehouse machines.
• Assemble machinery parts and store products.
• Meet deadlines of production tasks during shifts.
• Report defects in products or machinery.
• Check stock levels and report deficiencies.
• Keep work area clean to avoid hazards.
• Follow manufacturing manuals and safety guidelines.
• Ensure timely shipping procedures.
• Handle equipment transfers manually or with forklift trucks.

Skills

Basic math

Good communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Lifting up to 100 pounds

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Machinery basics

Job description

LKQ Corporation in Kentucky is seeking a Production Tech to meet quality standards and deadlines, inspect for defects, assemble products, monitor equipment, and follow safety procedures in environments with hazards.

The role emphasizes operating production equipment, maintaining machinery, ensuring timely shipping, and adhering to manuals and safety guidelines to support efficient, safe production operations.