Production Associate

Champion Personnel System; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Vacation after 1 year

Union membership after hire-in

Job summary

Champion Personnel is seeking a Production Associate (Union Production Assistant) for the Brookpark, OH area. The role offers first shift hours from 7:00am to 3:30pm with potential for wage increases as milestones are met.

Starting pay is $15/hour, with an increase to $16/hour after 90 days and opportunities to reach $20/hour within the first year. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with match, plus paid holidays and one week of vacation after one year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing/production or light assembly with basic hand/power tools.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and maintain a fast, steady pace with quality focus.
• Pallet jack experience preferred.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk most of the workday.

Responsibilities

• Float between areas such as triage, legs, steam wash, trays, coils, buckets, door assembly, and body work.
• Repair/refurbish snack trays, delivery buckets, and gum/mint assemblies to “A1” condition.
• Configure trays to requested orders and follow the build process for each product.
• Inspect work for quality and keep a steady flow of completed units on shelves.
• Build subassemblies using provided tools and deliver work to mechanics/finishers.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation and notify the supervisor when supplies are needed.

Skills

Read work instructions

Maintain fast, steady pace

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Title: Production Associate (Union Production Assistant)

Hours & Location

1st Shift | 7:00am–3:30pm | Brookpark, OH - bus accessible

Pay & Benefits

• $15/hr to start.
• Get hired in at $16/hr after 90 days, with opportunities to earn increases every 90 days—up to $20/hr within your first year.
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match.
• Paid holidays and 1 week vacation after 1 year.
• Union membership begins after hire-in.

Job Overview

Work in a production/refurbishment environment where vending machine components are restored to “like-new” condition for customers worldwide. This is hands‑on, steady work with a team‑focused, family‑owned workplace that values employees and regularly hosts food days and cookouts.

Job Responsibilities

• Float between areas such as triage, legs, steam wash, trays, coils, buckets, door assembly, and body work
• Repair/refurbish snack trays, delivery buckets, and gum/mint assemblies to “A1” condition
• Configure trays to requested orders and follow the build process for each product
• Inspect work for quality and keep a steady flow of completed units on shelves
• Build subassemblies using provided tools and deliver work to mechanics/finishers
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation and notify the supervisor when supplies are needed

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• Manufacturing/production or light assembly experience using basic hand/power tools
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and keep a fast, steady pace with quality focus
• Pallet jack experience preferred
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk most of the workday

Pre-Employment Requirements

Background check and drug screen. We consider all applicants based on skills, qualifications, and ability to perform the job.

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