Production Associate/Forklift
Date Posted: 10/14/2026
Job Snapshot
- Employee Type:
- Contract to Perm
- Location:
- Piqua, OH
- Job Type:
- Industrial
- Date Posted:
- 10/14/2026
Job Description
Crown Staffing is urgently hiring for a Production Associate.
Production Associate Job Details
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM
Pay Rate: $18.00/hr
Location: Piqua, OH
Production Associate Requirements/Qualifications
- Previous warehouse, production, or manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
- Basic math and reading skills required.
- Basic computer skills and data entry experience.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to operate or learn to operate entry-level manufacturing equipment.
- Forklift certification preferred but not required.
- Experience operating pallet jacks, hand trucks, or other warehouse equipment is a plus.
- Overhead crane experience preferred but not required.
- Experience using precision measuring instruments is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and product quality.
- Ability to inspect materials and identify defects or damage.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Ability to follow established safety procedures and production instructions.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
- Comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing facility with exposure to hot and cold temperatures.
- Steel-toed or composite-toed shoes required.
- Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, protective sleeves, and gloves.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Dependable attendance, initiative, and a strong work ethic required.
About the Production Associate Role
As a Production Associate, your responsibilities will include:
- Support daily production operations in a steel processing facility.
- Operate entry-level manufacturing equipment according to established procedures.
- Receive, unload, stack, store, and transfer raw materials and finished products.
- Band and secure materials coming off production machines.
- Identify and label materials accurately.
- Inspect products for quality, defects, and damage.
- Process, package, and prepare customer orders for shipment.
- Examine outgoing shipments to ensure accuracy and quality.
- Verify customer orders and invoices.
- Use an internal ERP system to receive and track materials.
- Assist with inventory organization and material movement.
- Operate material-handling equipment when qualified and authorized.
- Follow established production, quality, and safety procedures.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe production areas.
- Identify opportunities to improve production processes and efficiency.
- Complete additional production and warehouse duties as assigned.
Why Work With Our Client
Once hired-on, employees can expect:
- Temp-to-hire opportunity with potential for permanent employment.
- Hands-on experience in steel processing and manufacturing operations.
- Opportunities to develop machine operation and material-handling skills.
- Experience using inventory tracking and ERP systems.
- Opportunities to gain experience with forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
- A manufacturing environment focused on safety, quality, and productivity.
Why Work With Crown Staffing
- Weekly pay
- Direct deposit with pay card option
- Health care package
- Opportunities for permanent placement and career advancement
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