Production Associate (3rd Shift)

We're hiring Production Associates for direct hire opportunities in Valley City, Ohio. Join a company that values safety, teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement while offering outstanding benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for long-term career growth.

Whether you're an experienced manufacturing professional or looking to build your skills in a production environment, this is an excellent opportunity to become part of a stable and growing organization.
What You'll Do
As a Production Associate, you'll support daily manufacturing operations by helping keep production running efficiently and ensuring customers receive high-quality products.

Responsibilities include:

• Work alongside the roll-forming and production teams to keep manufacturing operations running efficiently.
• Assist with coil and material changeovers.
• Package, move, and prepare finished products for shipment.
• Rework or repack parts as needed to meet quality standards.
• Perform visual inspections and use measuring tools to verify product quality.
• Complete basic machine setup and troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate production counts and documentation.
• Support other production departments as needed.
• Follow all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) procedures.
• Take ownership of product quality and stop production if quality concerns arise.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Ability to read work instructions, blueprints, safety documents, and control plans.
• Experience using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, and other hand tools is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 75 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Stand and walk throughout an 8-hour shift.
• Frequently bend, stoop, twist, and step on/off low platforms.
• Perform repetitive manual tasks, including banding materials.
• Use hand tools and measuring equipment throughout the shift.
• Work safely in a manufacturing environment with moving machinery, elevated noise levels, and occasional exposure to coolant, fumes, and airborne particles (PPE provided).

Comprehensive Benefits
We offer an excellent benefits package, including:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Exercise Facility Reimbursement

Grow With Us
We invest in our employees through:

• Structured training programs
• Cross-training opportunities
• Continuous improvement initiatives
• Career advancement opportunities

If you're looking for a direct hire manufacturing opportunity with a company that values its employees and offers long-term career growth, we'd love to hear from you.