Production Operator

UGN, Inc.; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 22,041 - 22,592; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

UGN, Inc. in Valparaiso, IN is seeking a Production Operator to join a fast-paced manufacturing team. You will read and follow standardized work, perform inspections, and help assemble and package products to meet quality standards.

Openings on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts with overtime. Starting hourly rate of $16 plus up to $0.40 shift differential, with a $3/hr increase upon conversion to full-time after 30 days. Focus Workforce Management handles pre-screening and onboarding.

Qualifications

• Follow standardized work and job instructions to manufacture, trim, inspect, and pack products.
• Maintain process documentation and perform pre-start checklists, glue weights, tallies, and audits.
• Rotate assignments within and across cells to secure material.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow standardized work and job instructions to manufacture, trim, inspect, and pack product in a safe and efficient manner to quantity and quality specifications of assigned work cell.
• Maintain all process documentation in a timely and accurate manner, and perform all pre-start checklists, glue weights, tallies, and other job-related audits and system checks.
• Rotate job assignments within a job cell as well as in other cells as required to secure material

Skills

Standardized work

Quality inspection

Documentation

Process audits

Team rotation

Job description

Join UGN: A Thriving Team, A Rewarding Career

At UGN, what truly sets us apart as a great place to work is our culture, which we call The UGN Way. The UGN Way is grounded in our commitment to our values of Respect, Trust, and Communication.

We are an agile organization of empowered Team Members working together to create outstanding results. We are proud of the success we achieve by collaborating exceptionally well, caring for one another, and holding ourselves and each other accountable to high standards.

Why Join UGN?

• We are a Tier 1 Automotive supplier delivering high-quality acoustic parts to our clients.
• Be part of a recognized industry leaderwith a proven track record of success.
• Thrive in a workplace that prioritizesTeam Member satisfactionand professional growth.
• Contribute to a culture grounded in values thatfoster collaboration and innovation.
• Make an impact, both professionally and in the community.

At UGN, you're not just joining a company - you're joining a team that's committed to excellence, empowerment, and making every Team Member feel valued.Explore the UGN Way today, and let's create the future together.

Discover the exceptional UGN Valparaiso facility in Indiana! Spanning an impressive 180,000 square feet, this exceptional facility has been a cornerstone of innovation and excellence in the automotive industry since opening its doors in 1997. Home to a dedicated team of 300 Team Members, the Valparaiso location embodies UGN's unwavering commitment to quality and community.

UGN Valparaiso - where innovation, community, and quality thrive!

Note: This position is part of a hiring partnership between UGN and Focus Workforce Management.
When you apply, your application will be reviewed and pre-screened by Focus. Successful candidates will begin as Focus employees on a temporary-to-hire basis, with the opportunity to become a direct employee of UGN between 30 to 90 days of successful work.

TheProduction Operatorperforms a variety of assembling, molding, trimming, gluing, inspecting, and packaging of products based on assigned area. Starting Hourly Rate of $16 plus up to $0.40 cent shift differential (2nd & 3rd shifts) and a $3/hr increase in hourly wage upon conversion to full-time status. after 30 days of continuous service.

Openings on 1st Shift (6:30am to 3pm), 2nd Shift (2:30 pm to 11:00 pm) and 3rd Shift (10:30 pm to 7:00 am). Overtime Available! Competitive Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, 401k, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays!

What you will do for UGN:

• Read and follow standardized work and job instructions to manufacture, trim, inspect, and pack product in a safe and efficient manner to quantity and quality specifications of assigned work cell.
• Maintain all process documentation in a timely and accurate manner, and perform all pre-start checklists, glue weights, tallies, and other job-related audits and system checks.
• Rotate job assignments within a job cell as well as in other cells as required to secure material