Production Assistant — On‑Site Residency & Training

Wheeler Mission Ministries; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheeler Mission Ministries in Bloomington, IN is seeking a Production Assistant to support and manage internal production processes at Pallets & Industry. The role includes process planning, station staging, machine adjustments, and supervision of residents in the training program to ensure safe, efficient product flow.

This full-time position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, experience with large equipment, and the ability to train others.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience around large equipment, saws, and wood materials.
• Experience in Industry, Factory, or Pallet Production preferred.
• Aptitude for mechanical maintenance; prior maintenance experience preferred.
• Familiar with safe use of fork trucks or willing to be trained.
• Ability to train others who are new to this work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Production Manager and team to ensure processes and quality meet assembly requirements.
• Oversee internal production processes by assigning tasks and training program guests.
• Ensure proper staging of supplies for successful assembly.
• Make mechanical and size adjustments to saws and nailing stations as per specs.
• Write and implement daily production schedules and participate in monthly inventory reporting.

Skills

Adaptability

Collaboration

Detail-Oriented

Organizing

Dependability

Inventory Management

Communicates Effectively

Quality of Work

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Wheeler Mission Ministries in Bloomington, IN is seeking a Production Assistant to support and manage internal production processes at Pallets & Industry. The role includes process planning, station staging, machine adjustments, and supervision of residents in the training program to ensure safe, efficient product flow.

This full-time position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, experience with large equipment, and the ability to train others.