Production Associate

HFI; Canal Winchester (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

HFI in Canal Winchester, OH is seeking a Production Associate to manufacture parts according to operation standards and on-the-job training. You will contribute to a clean, safe workplace and collaborate with supervisors and team members to meet production goals.

The role emphasizes attendance, reliability, and willingness to work across production areas. Previous manufacturing experience is a plus but not required, and training will be provided to ensure quality results.

Qualifications

• No formal education is required; strong attendance and reliability are emphasized.
• Basic English speaking ability is required; training will be provided on the job.
• Manufacturing experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture product according to operation standards and on the job training.
• Report unsafe conditions and safety violations to the supervisor.
• Ensure nonconforming product is handled per procedures.
• Work with the team to reduce defects and scrap; support continuous improvement.

Skills

Good attendance

Limited English

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Education

No specific education requirements

Job description

The Production Associate reports directly to the Production Supervisor. Responsibilities include manufacturing parts as trained to produce a quality product in the appropriate quantity and correct time frame, while maintaining a clean and safe workplace.

Essential Functions / Primary Responsibilities

• Manufacture product according to operation standards and on the job training
• Report all unsafe conditions and safety violations to immediate Supervisor/Coordinator/Lead
• Ensure that nonconforming product is handled appropriately according to operation standards and system procedures
• Work with Supervisor/Coordinator/Line Lead to define strategies for continuous improvements to reduce defects/scrap
• Obey all safety rules and policies
• Flexibility to work within different production areas is a requirement of all Production Associates
• Report production equipment failure to Supervisor/Coordinator/Line Lead
• Must be able to work as part of a team
• Must be able to produce a defect free product in designated time frame

Other Responsibilities As Defined By The Supervisor

• Production Associates are expected to perform all other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor regardless of production line/area assignment.

Education

The Production Associate position requires no specific education requirements. Must have good attendance, and at a minimum speak limited English. Specific training to improve job skills will be discussed during each performance review.

Professional

Experience in manufacturing environment is a plus but not required

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk, hear, or use computer equipment. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently within an office environment and production environment which may expose the employee to loud, continuous noise, heat, cold, dirt/dust, fumes, moving parts, etc. The work environment is fast paced and action oriented.