Warehouse Worker

Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable Warehouse Worker to support light manufacturing and plant general operations in Strongsville, OH. This contract/temporary opportunity is ideal for someone with hands-on warehouse, production, or manufacturing experience who enjoys active work, quality-focused tasks, and contributing to a safe, productive team environment.

In this role, you will help fabricate and finish wood products through cutting, shaping, sanding, assembling, coating, labeling, inspection, and general production support. The work environment emphasizes safety, teamwork, quality, and reliable production output. Candidates can expect supportive leadership, clear expectations, and the opportunity to build practical manufacturing skills while working alongside experienced plant staff and production coworkers.

Key Responsibilities

- Set up and operate tools, machinery, and equipment used for cutting, shaping, sanding, assembling, coating, and finishing wood products.
- Inspect materials and verify product dimensions to identify defects and ensure finished products meet quality standards.
- Perform general labor duties such as cleaning, painting, labeling, hauling pallets, and maintaining organized work areas.
- Assist production operators with equipment changeovers, setups, adjustments, shutdowns, and downtime cleaning tasks.
- Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, training standards, and housekeeping expectations throughout the plant.
- Support production goals, product quality, customer satisfaction, and daily operational efficiency.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay: $17 to $21 per hour.
- Job Type: Contract/Temporary.
- Location: Strongsville, OH 44149.
- Schedule: Day shift, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday.
- Overtime: Available, including some weekends.
- Work Environment: Primarily indoors in a light manufacturing plant with seasonal temperature fluctuations.

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Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Support fabrication and finishing activities for wood products in a light manufacturing environment.
- Operate production equipment, tools, and UV equipment as required.
- Assist with production setups, changeovers, adjustments, shutdowns, and general equipment support.
- Complete quality checks, housekeeping tasks, and preventive maintenance-related assignments.

- 3 to 5 years of relevant warehouse, production, general labor, or light manufacturing experience.
- Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand for periods of 2 to 3 hours and climb stairs as needed.
- Ability to follow instructions, complete assignments accurately, and work safely in a production setting.
- Good communication skills with the ability to work effectively with coworkers, plant staff, and management.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Consistent and proper use of required personal protective equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

- Previous experience in a light manufacturing environment.
- Experience working with wood products, finishing, sanding, coating, assembly, or similar production processes.
- Familiarity with production quality checks, equipment support, and plant housekeeping standards.