First Shift Production Operator – Quality & Efficiency

Challenge Mfg. Company LLC; Richmond, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP shares

Health benefits

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing in Richmond, KY is seeking a 1st shift Production Operator to support automated assembly lines, loading components, and recording production data.

The role emphasizes quality, safety, teamwork, and meeting efficiency targets; basic computer skills and ability to lift up to 30 pounds are required.

As an employee-owned company, Challenge offers ESOP benefits and a range of retirement and health programs to support our people.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or suggested.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to read and follow instructions.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and record keeping.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Load components into automated assembly cells and record production data.
• Issue labels, document issues with parts or machinery, and escalate as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and support audits.
• Identify opportunities for quality and process improvements; cross-train as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading instructions

Teamwork

Data entry

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Challenge Manufacturing in Richmond, KY is seeking a 1st shift Production Operator to support automated assembly lines, loading components, and recording production data.

The role emphasizes quality, safety, teamwork, and meeting efficiency targets; basic computer skills and ability to lift up to 30 pounds are required.

As an employee-owned company, Challenge offers ESOP benefits and a range of retirement and health programs to support our people.