First-Shift Production Operator - Employee-Owned

Challenge Manufacturing; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing in Richmond, KY is hiring for a Production Operator on the 1st shift (6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Mon–Fri). The successful candidate will load components into an automated assembly using PLEX, record production, and adhere to quality checks and work instructions.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to read operator instructions are essential. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills for data entry, and good verbal and written

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret operator instructions and quality alerts.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to detect defects.
• Basic computer skills for data entry.

Responsibilities

• Load component parts into automated assembly using PLEX.
• Record production, pack per instruction, and label parts.
• Document inspection results and non-conformances.
• Escalate issues with machinery or parts to Team Leaders or Supervisors.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and support audits.
• Cross train on various work centers as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading instructions

Communication skills

Teamwork

Dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLEX

Job description

Challenge Manufacturing in Richmond, KY is hiring for a Production Operator on the 1st shift (6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Mon–Fri). The successful candidate will load components into an automated assembly using PLEX, record production, and adhere to quality checks and work instructions.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to read operator instructions are essential. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills for data entry, and good verbal and written