Laborer

Lippert; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Vacation and personal days

Career development and mentoring

Holiday and paid time off

Job summary

Lippert in South Bend, IN is seeking a production team member to help drive the flow of manufacturing. You will assist with material handling, ensure parts meet specifications, and support assembly through to shipping. This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable daily performance.

Ideal candidates read basic blueprints, can lift 50+ pounds, and have experience with hand tools. This full-time position offers steady hours and opportunities for growth within Lippert’s manufacturing network.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Manufacturing/industry experience is a plus.
• Able to read basic blueprints and use hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Support flow of production to meet output goals.
• Maintain inventory and ensure parts availability at stations.
• Move raw and finished parts through work areas.
• Assist with repairs and maintain housekeeping standards.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Reading measurements

Time management

Manual dexterity

Problem solving

Weight handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Who We Are:

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers.

Why We are Different:

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members' unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get:

1. A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
2. Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
3. Fair and competitive compensation.
4. Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
5. Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Summary/Objective

This position is primarily responsible for assisting in the flow of production.

Essential Functions

1. Observance of all safety rules and policies maintained by the company
2. Maintenance of material inventory
3. Movement of raw material through installation area
4. Assurance of proper parts specifications (size, dimensions, gauge, etc.) for chassis completion
5. Assurance of sufficient part supply at all processing stations
6. Movement of completed parts from installation area to shipping area
7. Assistance in repair work as necessary
8. Maintenance of good housekeeping practices

Competencies

1. Must be able to work as a part of a team to achieve the company's overall goals
2. Must demonstrate clear verbal and written communication skills (English)
3. Must be able to read and process written communication including, but not limited to measurements, directions, instructions, etc.
4. Must be able to help production meet goals and time deadlines for company projects
5. Must be able to work with minimum supervision
6. Must be able to operate appropriate office equipment including screw, rivet guns, and impacts, etc.
7. Must be able to physically lift and maneuver weights in excess of fifty pounds
8. Must possess successful problem-solving skills
9. Must be able to exhibit tact and diplomacy and maintain professional relationships with supervisors, fellow team members, customers, etc.
10. Must be able to work under physically and mentally stressful situations
11. Must be able to prioritize and easily adapt to changes through the day.

Supervisory Responsibility

This role does not have any supervisory responsibility upon hiring.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires 98% standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing ladders. The team member may have to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time hourly position. Typical hours are Mon-Thurs 6am-4:30pm

Required Education and Experience

1. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Manufacturing/industry experience
2. Able to read basic blueprints
3. Use of hand tools

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay Group : AAP/EEO Statement

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert's strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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