Production Associate

Worthington Enterprises, Inc.; Closter (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly perfect attendance bonus

Job summary

Worthington Enterprises, Inc. is seeking motivated Production Associates for the 3rd shift (Mon-Fri, 10PM–6:30AM). The role involves assembly, material handling, machine setup, and quality control to ensure safe, efficient operations.

You will move materials with forklifts and pallet jacks, assist in setup, inspect shipments, and support daily goals with a teamwork-driven culture. Starting pay is $20–$24 per hour with a quarterly $500 perfect attendance bonus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0–6 months prior warehouse/manufacturing experience preferred.
• Forklift and crane licensing/training required.
• OSHA safety training completed.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of production tasks including assembly, material handling, machine setup, press or paint line operation, welding, testing and quality control.
• Move, stage, and transport materials and products within plant or warehouse using forklifts, cranes, pallet jacks and other equipment.
• Assist in machine setup and preparation of equipment for production use.
• Receive, inspect, unload, and store incoming shipments; verify accuracy and report damaged items.
• Support quality control by inspecting products and reporting defects.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and perform general housekeeping.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet daily goals.
• Perform other duties to ensure safe, efficient production and warehouse operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Pallet jack use

Math skills

Reading tape measure

Hand-eye coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Worthington Enterprises is seeking motivated Production Associates to join our team. This role is critical to ensuring the smooth movement, storage, and handling of materials and finished products. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety and quality. If you enjoy hands‑on work, working as part of a team, and contributing to a reliable operation, this may be a great fit.

Pay

New pay starting at $20-$24 hour.

• Now offering quarterly $500 perfect attendance bonus*

Shift Available

• 3rd Shift Monday to Friday 10PM to 6:30AM

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of production tasks, including assembly, material handling, machine setup, press or paint line operation, welding, testing, and quality control.
• Move, stage, and transport materials and products within the plant or warehouse using forklifts, cranes, pallet jacks, and other equipment.
• Assist in machine setup, including building arbors and preparing equipment for production use.
• Receive, inspect, unload, and properly store incoming shipments; verify accuracy and report damaged or defective items.
• Support quality control efforts by inspecting products and reporting any defects or discrepancies.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas; perform general housekeeping as needed.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to achieve daily operational goals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to ensure safe, efficient, and quality production and warehouse operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0–6 months prior experience in warehouse, manufacturing, or material handling preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts, cranes, pallet jacks, and banding tools; required OSHA safety training.
• Forklift and crane license.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive tasks while standing for extended periods.
• Basic math, computer, and tape measure reading skills.
• Strong hand‑eye coordination and mechanical aptitude a plus.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions, production orders, or bills of material.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safety protocols and quality standards.

At Worthington, People are our most important asset. We invest in long‑term careers, not short‑term labor.

We offer a stable work environment where safety, teamwork, and quality come first. Production Associates are valued contributors to our success, with opportunities to build skills, learn new equipment, and grow within the organization.

Pago: $20–$24 por hora

Worthington Enterprises está buscando Operadores de Máquina motivados para unirse a nuestro equipo en un entorno de manufactura dinámico. Este puesto es fundamental para garantizar el movimiento, almacenamiento y manejo adecuado de materiales y productos terminados. El candidato ideal es proactivo, tiene gran atención al detalle y un fuerte compromiso con la seguridad y la calidad. Si le gusta el trabajo práctico, trabajar en equipo y contribuir a una operación confiable, esta puede ser una excelente oportunidad.

Turnos Disponibles

• 3er Turno 10pm to 6:30am

Responsabilidades

• Realizar una variedad de tareas de producción, incluyendo ensamblaje, manejo de materiales, configuración de máquinas, operación de prensas o líneas de pintura, soldadura, pruebas y control de calidad.
• Mover, organizar y transportar materiales y productos dentro de la planta o almacén utilizando montacargas, grúas, transpaletas y otros equipos.
• Ayudar en la configuración de máquinas, incluyendo la construcción de arboles (arbors) y la preparación del equipo para su uso en producción.
• Recibir, inspeccionar, descargar y almacenar adecuadamente los envíos entrantes; verificar la exactitud y reportar materiales dañados o defectuosos.
• Apoyar los esfuerzos de control de calidad mediante la inspección de productos y el reporte de defectos o discrepancias.
• Mantener las áreas de trabajo limpias y organizadas; realizar tareas generales de limpieza según sea necesario.
• Colaborar con compañeros de equipo y supervisores para alcanzar los objetivos operativos diarios.
• Realizar otras tareas asignadas para garantizar operaciones de producción y almacén seguras, eficientes y de calidad.

Requisitos

• Diploma de escuela secundaria o equivalente.
• De 0 a 6 meses de experiencia previa en almacén, manufactura o manejo de materiales (preferido).
• Capacidad para operar montacargas, grúas, transpaletas y herramientas de flejado; se requiere capacitación de seguridad OSHA.
• Licencia de montacargas y grúa.
• Capacidad física para levantar hasta 50 libras y realizar tareas repetitivas mientras permanece de pie por períodos prolongados.
• Conocimientos básicos de matemáticas, computación y lectura de cinta métrica.
• Buena coordinación mano‑ojo y aptitud mecánica (deseable).
• Atención al detalle y capacidad para seguir instrucciones escritas, órdenes de producción o listas de materiales.
• Buenas habilidades de comunicación y trabajo en equipo.
• Compromiso con los protocolos de seguridad y los estándares de calidad.

¿Por Qué Unirse a Nosotros?

Worthington Enterprises es un fabricante líder en HVAC y lámina metálica, que brinda productos de alta calidad y un servicio excepcional a contratistas, fabricantes y distribuidores. Ofrecemos un entorno de trabajo estable donde la seguridad, el trabajo en equipo y la calidad son prioridades, junto con salario competitivo y oportunidades de crecimiento.

About Us

Our Company is proud to have a dynamic and inclusive workforce where employees are empowered to innovate, thrive and grow. We believe that each employee’s unique strengths contribute to the success of our organization. This belief extends to how we consider our job applicants. Your talents may align with this position or other opportunities within our organization.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment with Worthington Enterprises and need an accommodation or assistance using the careers website, please contact [e-mail].

Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) is a designer and manufacturer of market‑leading brands that help improve everyday life by elevating spaces and experiences. The Company operates with two primary business units: Building Products and Consumer Products.

The Building Products segment includes cooking, heating, cooling and water solutions, architectural and acoustical grid ceilings and metal framing and accessories. The Consumer Products segment provides solutions for the tools, outdoor living and celebrations categories. Product brands within the Worthington Enterprises portfolio include Balloon Time®, Bernzomatic®, Coleman® (propane cylinders), CoMet®, Elgen, Garden Weasel®, General®, HALO™, Hawkeye™, Level5 Tools®, Mag Torch®, NEXI™, Pactool International®, PowerCore™, Ragasco®, Well-X-Trol® and XLite™, among others.

Founded in 1955 as Worthington Industries, Worthington Enterprises follows a people‑first Philosophy with earning money for its shareholders as its first corporate goal. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Enterprises and its joint ventures employ approximately 6,000 people throughout North America and Europe.