Manufacturing Associate

IronLeaf Designs; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Job summary

IronLeaf Designs is seeking a dependable Manufacturing Associate to join our growing production team in Charlotte. This hands-on role involves material handling, assembly, packaging, and safe shop maintenance.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of production experience, is comfortable in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to learn and take on more responsibilities as the company grows. Forklift certification is required.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of manufacturing/production experience preferred.
• Forklift certification required and experience operating a forklift safely.

Responsibilities

• Support daily manufacturing and production operations.
• Assist machine operators and fabrication team members with production tasks as needed.
• Move raw materials, components, and finished products throughout the facility.
• Safely operate a forklift to load, unload, move, and organize materials.
• Assist with basic fabrication and production processes.
• Perform assembly of parts and finished products according to specifications.
• Inspect parts and finished products for visible defects and overall quality.
• Assist with measuring, sorting, labeling, and organizing materials and components.
• Prepare finished products for packaging and shipping.
• Assist with packing, labeling, staging, and loading outgoing shipments.
• Receive and organize incoming materials and supplies as needed.
• Maintain organized material, inventory, and production areas.
• Perform basic finishing tasks such as cleaning, deburring, sanding, or preparing components as needed.
• Keep workstations, equipment areas, and shared shop spaces clean and organized.
• Follow company safety procedures and proper material‑handling practices.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, machine operators, and other members of the production team.
• Assist with other manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, and shop responsibilities as production needs require.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Forklift certification

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Safety awareness

Strong work ethic

Job description

About the role

IronLeaf Designs is seeking a dependable and motivated Manufacturing Associate to join our growing production and fabrication team.

This is a hands‑on position for someone who enjoys working in a manufacturing environment, takes pride in doing quality work, and is willing to assist wherever needed to keep production moving efficiently.

The Manufacturing Associate will support a variety of day‑to‑day production activities, including material handling, assembly, packaging and shipping, general fabrication support, and maintaining an organized and safe shop environment.

The ideal candidate has some previous manufacturing experience, is comfortable working in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment, and is eager to learn, develop new skills, and take on additional responsibility as the company grows.

What you’ll do

• Support daily manufacturing and production operations
• Assist machine operators and fabrication team members with production tasks as needed
• Move raw materials, components, and finished products throughout the facility
• Safely operate a forklift to load, unload, move, and organize materials
• Assist with basic fabrication and production processes
• Perform assembly of parts and finished products according to specifications
• Inspect parts and finished products for visible defects and overall quality
• Assist with measuring, sorting, labeling, and organizing materials and components
• Prepare finished products for packaging and shipping
• Assist with packing, labeling, staging, and loading outgoing shipments
• Receive and organize incoming materials and supplies as needed
• Maintain organized material, inventory, and production areas
• Perform basic finishing tasks such as cleaning, deburring, sanding, or preparing components as needed
• Keep workstations, equipment areas, and shared shop spaces clean and organized
• Follow company safety procedures and proper material‑handling practices
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, machine operators, and other members of the production team
• Assist with other manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, and shop responsibilities as production needs require

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of manufacturing, production, fabrication, warehouse, or related experience preferred
• Forklift certification required
• Previous experience safely operating a forklift in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to work with your hands
• Ability to follow work instructions, drawings, measurements, and production requirements
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work
• Ability to safely lift, move, and handle materials throughout the workday
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Willingness to assist across different areas of production as needed
• Strong work ethic and a positive, team‑first attitude
• Eager to learn, develop new skills, and grow into additional responsibilities
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment

What We Offer

• Full‑time, day‑shift position
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Hands‑on experience across a variety of manufacturing and fabrication processes
• Opportunity to learn new equipment and develop additional production skills
• Opportunities to take on greater responsibility as experience and skills develop
• Collaborative, team‑oriented work environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a growing company