Production Operator (1st Shift) - Employee-Owned Team

Challenge Manufacturing; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking a Production Operator for Plant 4 in Holland, MI. The role focuses on loading components into automated cells, recording production, labeling, and ensuring adherence to quality and paperwork standards.

You will escalate issues, maintain a clean work area, participate in audits, and support cross-training across centers. This shift runs Monday–Friday, 2:30 PM–10:30 PM, in a high-ownership, ESOP-enabled environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to detect defects.
• Ability to read and interpret operator instructions, inspection check sheets, and quality alerts.
• Basic computer skills for data entry.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• May require lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity required.
• English Proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Load component parts into automated assembly per instructions.
• Record production and pack per instruction; label parts.
• Escalate machinery or quality issues to supervisors.
• Maintain clean and organized work area and assist audits.
• Identify opportunities for quality and process improvements.
• Cross-train on multiple work centers as needed.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

English proficiency

Manual dexterity

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking a Production Operator for Plant 4 in Holland, MI. The role focuses on loading components into automated cells, recording production, labeling, and ensuring adherence to quality and paperwork standards.

You will escalate issues, maintain a clean work area, participate in audits, and support cross-training across centers. This shift runs Monday–Friday, 2:30 PM–10:30 PM, in a high-ownership, ESOP-enabled environment.