Production Associate

HW Staffing Solutions; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 22,041 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

HW Staffing Solutions is hiring Production Associates for 1st and 2nd shifts in Lexington, NC. Roles include forklift operation and production support, with hands-on responsibilities ranging from material handling to feeding production lines.

1st shift runs 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM; 2nd shift runs 3:15 PM to 1:45 AM. Candidates should have 1–2 years forklift experience, be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs, and maintain reliable attendance. Full-time employment with stable hours is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of active forklift operation experience in an industrial or warehouse setting.
• Physical stamina to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs for an 8-hour shift.
• Reliable attendance and dependable transportation to Lexington, NC.

Responsibilities

• Forklift Operation: Safely navigate forklifts to unload trailers, move materials, and stack finished product pallets.
• Line Replenishment: Transport inventory smoothly to feed active production equipment and eliminate manufacturing downtime.
• Machine Assisting: Manually load raw products, components, or stock materials directly into production machinery.
• Physical Labor: Frequently lift, push, pull, and carry warehouse items weighing up to 50 lbs. independently.
• Quality & Upkeep: Perform continuous visual quality inspections on finished goods and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Line replenishment

Machine assisting

Physical labor

Quality inspections

Job description

HIRING Production Associates (1st & 2nd Shift) Location: Lexington, NC Job Type: Full-time Salary & Pay Rates1st Shift: $16.00 per hour 7:30AM to 3:30 PM 2nd Shift: $17.00 per hour 3:15 PM to 1:45AM

Full Job Description

We are seeking reliable, safety-minded, and experienced individuals to join our warehouse and production team in Lexington, NC. We have immediate, full-time openings for Forklift Operators / Machine Assistants. This dual-responsibility role requires safely navigating a fast-paced warehouse environment on a forklift while actively assisting with production machinery setup and material feeding.

Shift Schedules

1st Shift: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Monday - Friday); 2nd Shift: 3:15 PM - 1:45 AM (Monday - Friday)

Key Responsibilities

• Forklift Operation: Safely navigate forklifts to unload trailers, move materials, and stack finished product pallets.
• Line Replenishment: Transport inventory smoothly to feed active production equipment and eliminate manufacturing downtime.
• Machine Assisting: Manually load raw products, components, or stock materials directly into production machinery.
• Physical Labor: Frequently lift, push, pull, and carry warehouse items weighing up to 50 lbs. independently.
• Quality & Upkeep: Perform continuous visual quality inspections on finished goods and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Qualifications

• Required: Minimum 1-2 years of active forklift operation experience in an industrial or warehouse setting.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively for an 8-hour shift.
• Reliability: Strong personal accountability, a history of excellent attendance, and reliable transportation to Lexington, NC.

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