Production Associate - 1st Shift North Ridgeville, Ohio
4-day work week, entry-level career growth opportunities, on-the-job training, health, dental, and vision benefits
Start your career in manufacturing with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and paid training opportunities as a production associate at JBC Technologies! With multiple paths to grow your career and hourly pay, this position is a great starting point for someone looking to begin a new career path in a stable manufacturing environment.
This position is for our North Ridgeville, Ohio corporate headquarters (7887 Bliss Pkwy, North Ridgeville, OH 44039), located just a short drive from Elyria, Avon, Lorain, Strongsville, and North Olmsted.
NOTE: This listing is for the 1st shift position from 6:30 am to 5:15 pm. See our 2nd shift Production Associate opening here.
Grow Your Manufacturing Career at JBC!
As a production associate, you'll pack, assemble, and prepare product for shipment on a 4-day, 1st-shift schedule—reading job orders and drawings, adjusting machine settings to spec, and recording labor and material usage accurately.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform packing duties (stacking and branding of product)
- Perform manual assembly of parts
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, job orders, routers, and diagrams
- Adhere to operating procedures/instructions
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks per specification, run job orders accurately, and maximize productivity
- Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to supervisors
- Communicate process and quality improvements via the CPAR system
- Maintain a clean and safe workstation
- Accurately record labor and material usage in the ERP system
- Other responsibilities as assigned by management
Qualifications
(Education & Experience)
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- 0-2 years of experience in a manufacturing/shipping environment
- Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, expectations, and procedures in manufacturing
(Job Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)
- Ability to read and perform basic math skills, including counting
- Ability to use tools including tape measure, dial caliper, and other hand tools
- Good command of the English language, both written and spoken
- Basic reading skills for understanding drawings, job orders, and specs
- Able to follow directions
PAY
- $18/hour starting
- Overtime opportunities available
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the facility for an entire shift
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) required
Work Environment
- Plant/production environment with a facility-wide focus on safety
- May include dust, fumes, noise, or material exposure
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision benefits available after 30 days
- 401(k) eligibility after 90 days, subject to plan terms
- Wellness incentive may reduce per-pay medical cost
- Vacation: 80 hours in year 1, 120 hours after year 1, 160 hours after year 5, maximum 200 hours after year 10
- Depending on role/level and program rules: attendance bonus, training compensation, and referral bonus may be available
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Steel-toe or composite-toe shoes are required. JBC currently reimburses up to $100 for PPE acquisition. Additional task-specific PPE is required/provided as needed.
Why Work at JBC?
Production Associates at JBC Benefit From:
4-Day Weekday Schedule
Monday - Thursday, with overtime opportunities commonly available!
Stable Manufacturing Environment
Work in a clean, safe manufacturing space
30/60/90 Day Training
Paid on-the-job training to grow your skills while you earn on the clock!
Diverse Career Growth Paths
Start your manufacturing career with paths leading to lead, supervisor, quality, engineering, and supply chain roles!
Comprehensive Benefits
Vision, dental, medical, tuition reimbursement & PPE reimbursement, and 401(k) eligibility!
What Our Team Has to Say About Working at JBC Real testimonials from production professionals at JBC Technologies
Andy Brady (General Manager): "I have climbed the ladder from a machine operator to a general manager in my 35-year career. I feel like you gain a lot of respect from fellow team members that way, rather than just getting hired into a position." Read more from Andy here!
Lauren Palermo (Customer Service Specialist): "I am proud of how far I have come in the manufacturing industry in such a short amount of time, with such little experience coming into it." Read more from Lauren here!
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Since 1988, JBC Technologies has grown from a small garage-based operation with a few machines to a leading die-cutting and converting partner with facilities spanning four states. Our custom die-cut components find their way into everything from medical stick-to-skin tapes that keep CGM patches in place to reflective satellite brightness mitigation films that are launched into Earth's orbit!
As our business grows, we're always looking for talented team members to grow with us.