Laborer

Lippert Components; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Vacation and holidays

Career development and mentoring

Job summary

Lippert Components is seeking a production associate to assist in the flow of production. The role emphasizes safety, accurate handling of materials, and teamwork to meet project timelines.

Daily duties include moving materials, monitoring parts supply, and assisting with repairs as needed. The position is full-time, on-site, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Manufacturing/industry experience helpful.
• Able to read basic blueprints or drawings.
• Use of hand tools and basic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain material inventory and ensure proper parts flow.
• Move raw materials to installation area and finished parts to shipping.
• Support production to meet goals and deadlines.
• Operate basic office equipment related to the job.
• Follow safety rules and maintain housekeeping.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

What You Will Get

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

Summary / Objective

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

Essential Functions

• Observance of all safety rules and policies maintained by the company
• Maintenance of material inventory
• Movement of raw material through installation area
• Assurance of proper parts specifications (size, dimensions, gauge, etc.) for chassis completion
• Assurance of sufficient part supply at all processing stations
• Movement of completed parts from installation area to shipping area
• Assistance in repair work as necessary
• Maintenance of good housekeeping practices
• Must be able to work as a part of a team to achieve the company's overall goals
• Must demonstrate clear verbal and written communication skills (English)
• Must be able to read and process written communication including, but not limited to measurements, directions, instructions, etc.
• Must be able to help production meet goals and time deadlines for company projects
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision
• Must be able to operate appropriate office equipment including screw, rivet guns, and impacts, etc.
• Must be able to physically lift and maneuver weights in excess of fifty pounds
• Must possess successful problem‑solving skills
• Must be able to exhibit tact and diplomacy and maintain professional relationships with supervisors, fellow team members, customers, etc.
• Must be able to work under physically and mentally stressful situations
• 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 a 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

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Manufacturing/industry experience
• Able to read basic blueprints
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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.

Compliance

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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