Production Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Champion Personnel in Maple Heights, OH is seeking a Production Associate (Union Production Assistant) to work 1st shift in a hands-on refurbishment environment. This role involves steady manual tasks and collaboration with a small team.

You will contribute to rebuilding vending machine components to like-new condition, with emphasis on safety and quality. The job offers wage growth, benefits, and a unionized workplace.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Manufacturing/production or light assembly experience with basic tools.
• Able to read and follow work instructions and keep a fast, steady pace with quality.

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

Manufacturing experience

Read work instructions

Pallet jack experience

Basic hand tools

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

Job Title

Production Associate (Union Production Assistant)

Hours & Location

1st Shift | 7:00am-3:30pm | Maple Heights, 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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