Manufacturing Associate - Forklift-Certified, Hands-On Growth

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

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.