Production Associate

Production Associate

As a Production Associate, you operate manufacturing equipment, handle materials, and support the production of urethane sheeting, conveyor belting, and molded products. You ensure accurate measurements, safe forklift operation, and a clean, organized work area while contributing to a collaborative, cross-trained team in a climate-controlled facility.

Responsibilities

• Utilize production equipment to accurately cut conveyor belting and sheeting to specified sizes.
• Oversee the process of creating urethane sheeting, belting, and molded products for various applications.
• Set up the production line correctly prior to each run, ensuring all components and settings are accurate.
• Ratio and mix proper components to achieve the correct application, including color, size, and material properties.
• Load material into ovens to prepare it for treatment, curing, and shaping.
• Operate a forklift to safely move materials throughout the facility as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area throughout the duration of the shift.
• Assist with various production tasks as needed to support overall workflow and team productivity.
• Use a tape measure and other basic tools to verify dimensions and ensure product accuracy.
• Participate in cross-training to learn multiple jobs and support different areas of the facility.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with hands and production equipment.
• Ability to stand and work on feet for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds on a regular basis.
• Previous forklift or material handling experience (required in the skill details).
• Experience with general production, general labor, or machine operation.
• Ability to operate and monitor machines in a production environment.
• Comfort working with extrusion, plastic, and related materials.
• Willingness to be cross-trained and learn various jobs throughout the facility.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous plastic or rubber production experience preferred but not required.
• Previous forklift operation experience preferred but not required (noted in qualifications).
• Experience in general production, machine operation, or general labor roles.
• Familiarity with extrusion processes and plastic materials.
• Comfort working in a small team environment and supporting coworkers as needed.

Why Work Here?

You join a small, friendly, and laid-back team that values your growth, cross-training, and long-term development. The facility offers a climate-controlled environment, a full benefits package upon hire, including medical coverage and a 401(k) with a generous 10% company contribution, and regular company-provided lunches. With a growing backlog of business, you benefit from job stability, consistent work, and plenty of room for advancement in a supportive, people-focused culture.

Work Environment

You work on a first shift schedule, typically 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a flexible start time. The facility is climate-controlled and designed to provide a comfortable working environment. The team is small, with around 14 employees, fostering a close-knit and friendly atmosphere. The culture is very friendly and laid-back, and while the team typically works some overtime, most overtime is not mandatory. You use production machinery, ovens, forklifts, and measuring tools such as tape measures in a clean, organized manufacturing setting, with an emphasis on safety, collaboration, and cross-training.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Barberton, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)