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1st Shift Production Associate

DENSO
Battle Creek, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Oct 2025

About the role

Primary Responsibilities Include (but not limited to):

  • Assembly of automotive parts
  • Visual inspection
  • Operate an electric screw-driver
  • Complete daily reports
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment
  • Run any and all aspects of the production line when necessary
  • Perform all work safely, following all safety procedures
  • Identify and resolve problems
  • Support Kaizen (continuous improvement) activities, train new team members, take all steps necessary to meet the customer's needs)

Physical and Environmental Demands:

  • Repetitive lifting up to 35 pounds
  • Bending
  • Twisting
  • Repetitive gripping with hands
  • Standing for prolonged periods of time (8-12 hours)
  • Ability to work overtime including weekend overtime
  • Comfortable working in an environment with extreme temperatures and loud noises

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment 
  • Solid, recent work history
  • Ability to pass a hands-on dexterity assessment

Ideal Associate Must Possess:

  • Strong work ethic
  • Eye for safety and quality
  • Ability to take ownership over individual responsibilities
  • Drive to keep up with fast paced production requirements
  • Positive team orientation
  • Desire to accept constructive criticism and utilize feedback for future growth

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