Production Associate (Operario de Producción)

Job Description

Job DescriptionNOW HIRING: PRODUCTION ASSOCIATES (Operario de Producción) IN SANDSTON, VA! Position: Production Associate
Pay: $15.00/hour + up to $300 biweekly attendance bonus
Shifts: 1st and 2nd Shifts Available
Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Overview for Production AssociatesThe Lee Group is looking for Production Associates to join one of our valued manufacturing clients in Sandston, VA. This is a direct-hire opportunity for dependable, hardworking individuals who enjoy hands-on work and being part of a team. As a Production Associate, you will play an important role throughout the manufacturing process, including preparing raw materials, assembling products, supporting production machinery, performing quality checks, and preparing finished products for the next stage of production or shipping. The ideal Production Associate is reliable, safety-conscious, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you have manufacturing, construction, machine operating, or other hands-on experience and are ready for an opportunity to grow your career, we encourage you to apply! Job Responsibilities of Production Associates

• Receive, move, store, and prepare raw materials for production.
• Prepare and route materials to designated assembly and production areas.
• Work as part of a team to assemble materials into finished products.
• Safely feed raw materials into production machinery.
• Prepare finished products for the next stage of production, including painting or shipping.
• Monitor production processes and equipment for defects or errors.
• Perform basic quality checks to ensure products meet established standards.
• Properly store finished products and raw materials to help prevent damage and waste.
• Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free work areas.
• Follow all established safety procedures and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Perform other production-related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications of Production Associates

• Manufacturing or construction experience is preferred.
• Machine operating experience is preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work with hands, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to perform basic math related to product dimensions, quantities, quality, and production.
• Ability to identify defects in product dimensions, color, or finish.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and time-management skills.
• Bilingual Spanish/English skills are preferred but not required.
• Ability to adapt to changing production needs and work assignments.
• Must be reliable, safety-conscious, and able to maintain quality while working efficiently.
• Flexibility to work assigned shifts, overtime, and Saturdays as required.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements of Production Associates

• Must be able to stand and perform hands-on production work for extended periods.
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to frequently lift, position, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work may require bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, or balancing.
• Must be comfortable working around production machinery, moving equipment, and other typical manufacturing hazards.
• Must be able to work in a minimally climate-controlled manufacturing environment where temperatures may become hot.
• The manufacturing environment may have elevated noise levels.
• Must be able to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to work safely and maintain awareness of surroundings throughout the shift.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Shift Details1st and 2nd shifts are available.Candidates should have flexibility to work overtime and Saturdays when required based on production needs. About The Lee GroupThe Lee Group is driven by our purpose and passion: Aligning Talent, Growing Businesses and Changing Lives! And that’s what the right job can mean for a family and what the right employees can mean for a business. We get up every day and come to work for 1 reason: Putting the right people, in the right seats. We are guided by our Core Values:

• We are purpose driven to change people’s lives.
• We are approachable and genuine, with a great sense of fun.
• We are authentic straight shooters, unafraid of the truth.
• We get it, our business and our customers.
• We get it right!

Work with us and we will put over 50 years of experience to work for you! The Lee Group is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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