3rd Shift Production Operator - ESOP Growth & Quality Impact

Challenge Mfg. Holdings, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account contributions

Flexible Spending Accounts

Company-paid Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Volunteer Life/Long-Term Disability

401k match

ESOP shares

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus program

Incentive program

Paid time off

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing in Walker, MI, is seeking a Production Operator for a 10 PM–6 AM Sunday–Thursday shift. Responsibilities include loading components into automated cells, recording production, labeling, and documentation of issues.

You’ll help maintain quality and support audits while staying safety-conscious and team-oriented. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to stand for long periods, 18+ years, and 6 months in manufacturing preferred.

Qualifications

• 6 months of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to detect defects.
• Ability to read and interpret operator instructions and quality alerts.
• Basic computer skills for data entry.
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be 18+ and able to stand 8–10 hours.

Responsibilities

• Load component parts into automated assembly per instructions.
• Record production and pack per instruction; label parts.
• Escalate machinery issues and low-quality parts to leaders.
• Ensure conformity to check sheets and work instructions.
• Document inspection results and non-conformances.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and support audits.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

English proficiency

Lifting 30 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLEX

Job description

Challenge Manufacturing in Walker, MI, is seeking a Production Operator for a 10 PM–6 AM Sunday–Thursday shift. Responsibilities include loading components into automated cells, recording production, labeling, and documentation of issues.

You’ll help maintain quality and support audits while staying safety-conscious and team-oriented. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to stand for long periods, 18+ years, and 6 months in manufacturing preferred.