Production Operator/Fork Truck Driver

US01 VALEO NORTH AMERICA; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Valeo North America is seeking a Production Operator in Virginia to join our manufacturing team. You will work on production and repack services, operate a forklift, and perform assembly while following complex manufacturing documentation to ensure product quality.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in manufacturing, a high school diploma, and the ability to read instructions, use basic math, and communicate in English.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience at one company.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Able to read and understand manufacturing instructions.
• Strong command of English, written and verbal.
• Basic math skills (add/subtract/multiply/divide).
• Reliable, proactive, quality-focused.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift 20–50 lbs.
• Commitment to a safe work environment.
• Team-oriented and cooperative.

Responsibilities

• Work on production and/or repack services.
• Operate a forklift as required.
• Perform assembly work.
• Use hand tools and precision measuring equipment.
• Follow detailed manufacturing documentation and fixtures.
• Contribute to quality activities including self-inspection.
• Update production records and test results.
• Communicate problems to supervision.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area.
• Wear PPE and operate in a climate-controlled environment.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Forklift operation

Reading blueprints

Basic math

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies. Ready to tackle the challenges of the vehicle of the future? Join Valeo and revolutionize the conditions of driving for both drivers and passengers! What you will win: As part of a global community of talented people, you will grow and thrive working on advanced technologies for greener, safer and smarter mobility. Our company culture gives all our employees the opportunity every day to #Dare.Care.Share. You will receive a best in class, total compensation package that provides a comprehensive benefits program with real financial value.

About Valeo: Valeo is an automotive supplier, partner to all automakers worldwide. As a technology company, Valeo proposes innovative products and systems that contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions and to the development of intuitive driving. In 2019, the Group generated sales of 19.2 billion euros and invested 13% of its original equipment sales in Research and Development. At December 31, 2019, Valeo had 191 plants, 20 research centers, 39 development centers and 15 distribution platforms, and employed 114,700 people in 33 countries worldwide. Valeo is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange.

Production Operator Responsibilities:

• Work on production and/or repack services
• Operate a ForkTruck as required
• Perform assembly work
• Tasks require a high level of skill with a variety of hand tools, precision measuring equipment, and machinery
• Typically involves a variety of operations, including troubleshooting and rework, requiring a sufficient understanding of the functional operation of the items assembled as well as the finished product
• Must be able to work from complex and detailed manufacturing documentation and/or verbal and written instructions and specialized fixtures/test equipment
• Operators are also responsible for quality activities, including self-inspection, and stop scrap activities
• Updates production records and test results
• Communicates problems to appropriate personnel
• Identify discrepant materials/components both in writing and verbally to supervisor
• Complete tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules and within standard times
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Develop versatility and competence in all related job tasks and operations
• Wear all necessary PPE
• Operation of handheld technology and basis computer skills
• Working within a limited climate control environment

What You Should Have:

• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience at one company
• High School diploma or equivalent, or evidence of exceptional ability
• Flexible work availability and comfortable with overtime as needed
• Open minded to working in an assigned production department
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions
• Must have strong command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Must have ability to use basic math skills (adding, subtracting, multiplying and basic division)
• Must be reliable, have good initiative, committed, and quality focused
• Ability to perform repetitive duties while standing for long periods of time
• Ability to lift 20-50 lbs on a daily basis
• Ability to maintain a safe working environment
• Cooperate and function in a team based environment
• Shift: 7:00am - 3:30ppm Overtime as needed
• Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Pet Insurance

Join us! Thanks to its strategy focused on innovation, Valeo aims at reducing CO² emissions and developing intuitive driving to propose greener, safer, and smarter mobility. The fantastic (r)evolution towards the vehicle of the future provides amazing career opportunities and challenging jobs! Diversity by nature At Valeo, innovation is driven by the diversity, authenticity and energy of its talents. You are looking for new technological and human adventures? Join Valeo and its more than 100.000 employees across the globe! More information about valeo : https://www.valeo.com

Job: Production Operator Organization: Production - J Schedule: Full time Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Permanent contract Job Posting Date: 2026-08-19

You will join:

• one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
• a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
• more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
• a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development

More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com

Valeo is a global tech company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility industry. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest innovative companies. We offer a large number of job opportunities that are as diverse as they are rewarding. Whether you are a student seeking an internship, a recent graduate, or an experienced professional, you will find an interesting opportunity at Valeo for you!

More information on www.valeo.com

Join Valeo!