Job Description
Job Description General Labor
Location: Charlotte, MI
Shift: 5:00 AM–3:30 PM or 3:30 PM–2:00 AM
Pay: $18.00 per hour | Veterans: $18.50 per hourJob SummaryAre you dependable, safety-minded, and ready to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We’re seeking a General Laborer to join our team in Charlotte, MI. In this role, you’ll support production across multiple manufacturing areas, including anodizing, extrusion, fabrication, assembly, and packaging. You’ll assist with machine operation, material handling, inspection, and packaging while helping maintain a safe, efficient, and high-quality production environment.What You'll Be DoingAs a General Laborer, your core responsibilities will include:
- Supporting production operations: Assist with operating saws, shears, rolls, brakes, presses, forming equipment, stretchers, and other machinery used to cut, shape, bend, and process aluminum and metal products.
- Handling materials: Load and unload parts, rack and unrack materials, move finished products, and prepare materials for the next stage of production.
- Inspecting finished products: Use gauges and measuring tools to check parts for proper dimensions, quality, and accuracy.
- Packaging products: Pack, label, and prepare finished aluminum products using banding equipment, stretch wrap, tape, nailers, and other packaging tools.
- Following work orders: Read job specifications and work instructions to determine material requirements, machine adjustments, saw stops, quality standards, and packaging needs.
- Monitoring equipment: Observe machines and finished parts for defects or equipment malfunctions and report or document issues as required.
- Performing routine maintenance: Complete basic machine and tool maintenance, including cleaning and oiling dies, tools, and equipment.
- Maintaining a safe work environment: Follow established safety procedures and keep work areas, equipment, and facilities clean and organized.
In addition, you may operate extrusion saws and stretchers, remove burrs or sharp edges from parts, assist machine operators with setups, complete required production paperwork, and help the team meet established quality and productivity standards.What We’re Looking ForQualifications:
- High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and related work experience.
- Previous manufacturing, production, or general labor experience preferred but not required.
- Ability to read and understand work orders, job specifications, and written work instructions.
- Ability to use gauges and basic measuring equipment.
- Ability to safely operate or learn to operate manufacturing machinery and production equipment.
- Ability to accurately complete production paperwork and properly label finished materials.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and regularly bend, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive tasks.
- Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Skills:
- Attention to Safety: Follows established safety procedures when working around machinery, tools, and moving materials.
- Attention to Detail: Identifies defects and helps ensure finished products meet quality requirements.
- Teamwork & Communication: Works respectfully with operators, supervisors, and team members to maintain production flow.
- Mechanical Aptitude: Comfortable learning to operate production equipment, tools, gauges, and machinery.
- Productivity: Able to meet production expectations while maintaining quality and safety standards.
Why Join Us?This is an excellent opportunity to build hands-on manufacturing experience and learn multiple areas of the production process. We’re looking for dependable individuals who take pride in their work, value teamwork, and are interested in opportunities to grow within the manufacturing industry.Workbox Staffing Benefits:
- Weekly Pay
- Hire-in Opportunities
- Comprehensive Benefits including Health, Life, and Dental
- Veteran-Friendly and Equal Opportunity Employer
Ready to start? Apply online today and let’s DO GOOD together!