Manufacturing Associate

Advance Staffing Solutions (The Advance Group); Walbridge (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K Plan

Referral Bonuses

Performance and Attendance Incentives

Job summary

The Advance Group, in partnership with a global solar panel manufacturer in Walbridge, Ohio, is hiring Manufacturing Associates for general labor and forklift positions. Both day and night shifts are available, with a 3-day weekend every other weekend and a rotating schedule designed for better work-life balance.

Qualified candidates will have warehouse or general labor experience, pass a drug/background check, and be able to lift up to 45 lbs.

Qualifications

• Previous general labor or warehouse experience required.
• Minimum 1 year forklift experience for forklift openings.
• Excellent attendance and reliability required.
• Must pass drug and background check.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely to move materials.
• Load and unload materials and assist shipping duties.
• Pick, package, and inspect solar modules.
• Break down crates and use hand tools.
• Prepare loads for shipment and document data.

Skills

General labor experience

Forklift experience

Attendance reliability

Teamwork

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Data entry systems

Job description

Manufacturing Associate Openings for both General Labor and Forklift Roles | Day and Night Shift Available| 3-Day Weekends Every Other Weekend

Looking for full-time work with a better work/life balance? Join a growing solar manufacturing company offering climate-controlled facilities, competitive pay, and extra days off throughout the week. Candidates with strong attendance, warehouse experience, or forklift experience are encouraged to apply! The Advance Group has partnered with a global solar panel manufacturing company in Walbridge, Ohio that recently opened its 4th local facility and is currently hiring for General Labor and Forklift positions.

Job duties for Manufacturing Associates:

• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently to move materials throughout the facility
• Load and unload materials and assist with warehouse and shipping duties
• Pick, package, inspect, and band solar modules by hand
• Break down wooden crates and pallets using drills, hammers, and other hand tools
• Manually disassemble crate end caps and organize wood into stacks
• Prepare and brace loads for shipment
• Perform material handling and general warehouse support as needed
• Use data entry systems to document shipping and order information
• Notify supervisors of defects, safety hazards, or damaged materials
• Support production and warehouse operations while maintaining a clean and safe work environment
• Monitor equipment and process data using computer systems and machine control panels
• Conduct quality checks and document data

Requirements for Manufacturing Associates:

• Previous general labor, warehouse, manufacturing, or forklift experience required
• Minimum of 1 year recent forklift experience required for forklift openings
• Experience using hand tools required
• Excellent attendance and reliability required
• Must be able to pass a drug and background check
• Ability to work well independently and within a team environment
• Must be willing to work in various departments as needed
• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs consistently
• Ability to stand, bend, walk long distances, and perform repetitive lifting throughout shift
• Ability to climb stairs occasionally
• Good computer skills preferred
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required for forklift positions
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must have access to a smartphone for the company's mobile timekeeping system
• Safety-first mindset required

Shift for Manufacturing Associates:

• Both day and night shifts available!
• Day Shift: 6:00am-6:10pm
• Night Shift: 6:00pm-6:10am
• Rotating schedule with every other weekend off
• Additional weekday time off built into schedule
• 3-day weekends every other weekend

Pay for Manufacturing Associate:

• $16.50-18/hr depending on shift and position

This is a great opportunity to join a fast-growing company in the renewable energy industry while enjoying a schedule that gives you more time away from work. If you’re dependable, safety-focused, and looking for long-term opportunity, we want to hear from you!

The Advance Group Perks Include:

• Health Benefits at Low Group Rate
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• 401K Plan
• Referral Bonuses
• Performance and Attendance Incentives