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Light Manufacturing and Carpentry Associate - 1st Shift

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling
HY US Avon, IN, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 May 2026

About the role

Job Title

Light Manufacturing and Carpentry Associate - 1st Shift

Job Category

Manufacturing

Job Description

JOIN OUR FIRST SHIFT TEAM AS A Light Manufacturing and Carpentry Associate!

At HYMH, we’re committed to delivering the right part, to the right place, at the right time—and we need dedicated team members to make it happen. As a Light Manufacturing and Carpentry Associate, you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional quality and service to our customers by constructing structures for unit shipments and supporting a variety of warehouse requirements.

Shift: First Shift – 7AM - 3:30PM EST

What You’ll Do: 

  • Customer Care: Deliver results and provide an optimal customer experience. 

  • Maintain Quality & Safety: Identify non-conformities, keep the warehouse clean and organized, adhere to 5S principles, and follow all safety procedures. 

  • Support Team Objectives: Maintain flexibility to support shifting production needs, including helping in different areas of the warehouse when required to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment. 

  • Operate Equipment: Safely operate forklifts and other machinery; maintain a valid Forklift Operator’s license; change batteries and propane tanks as needed. 

  • Build and Prepare Materials: Build boxes for loose parts and structures for warehouse, prepare packaging, resolve discrepancies, and operate all machinery used in the Woodshop. 

  • Hydraulic System Operations: Set up and operate hydraulic presses, utilize hydraulic hose crimping equipment, run hoist/crane systems, and accurately cut hoses and install fittings as required. 

  • Read & Measure: Interpret blueprints and instructions, measure materials, and follow packaging codes for accurate construction and assembly. 

  • Meet Performance Expectations: Achieve productivity requirements while maintaining accuracy and quality by demonstrating problem solving, critical thinking, and collaboration. 

  • Perform other related duties as assigned. 

What We’re Looking For: 

  • Strong teamwork, communication (written and verbal), and critical thinking skills. 

  • Safety-focused, detail-oriented, and results-driven with the ability to work independently. 

  • Familiarity with warehouse policies and standard operating procedures. 

  • Previous carpentry, mechanical, and packaging experience in manufacturing setting preferred 

  • Ability to manage high-volume inventory and consistently

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Company

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling

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