General Labor / Production Associate – 1st Shift
Ottawa Lake, Michigan
Starting Pay: $15.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Employment Type: Temp to Hire
Industry: Manufacturing / Production
Start Your Career in Manufacturing – No Experience Needed
The Advance Group is hiring General Labor / Production Associates for a growing custom wood manufacturing company in Ottawa Lake, MI. This is an entry-level manufacturing job with on-the-job training, consistent hours, and the opportunity for pay increases and advancement once hired in.
If you're looking for a stable 1st shift production job near Toledo or Southeast Michigan, this is a great opportunity to get started.
General Labor Job Responsibilities
As a General Laborer in this manufacturing environment, you will:
- Operate a cutoff saw with a two-button safety system (training provided)
- Use a nail gun and hand tools to assist in production
- Measure and cut wood using a tape measure or ruler
- Perform repetitive cutting tasks throughout the shift
- Stack and organize finished wood products
- Assist in other areas of the warehouse as needed
- Work at saw stations in a structured, indoor production environment
- Follow all safety procedures and production guidelines
This company manufactures custom wooden shipping containers and crates for major industrial clients and offers opportunities to move into crate assembly and builder roles.
Requirements for General Labor / Production
- Entry-level
- Ability to lift 50–70 lbs regularly (up to 75 lbs occasionally)
- Comfortable standing for most of the shift
- Basic measuring skills (tape measure) preferred
- Strong work ethic and reliable attendance
- Preferred: valid driver’s license
Schedule & Overtime
- Monday–Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Occasional overtime available
- Saturdays as needed
Pay & Growth Opportunity
- Starting at $15.00 per hour
- Opportunity for higher pay upon permanent hire
- Hands-on training provided
- Career growth into skilled assembly and crate building positions
Why Work With The Advance Group?
- Weekly pay
- Health benefits available
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- 401(k) options
- Referral bonus opportunities
- Over 35 years of staffing expertise in manufacturing and production
Apply Today
If you are searching for:
- General labor jobs in Ottawa Lake, MI
- Entry-level manufacturing jobs near Toledo, OH
- 1st shift warehouse or production jobs
- Temp-to-hire factory positions
This is your chance to get started in a growing manufacturing career.
Apply now to join The Advance Group and start building your future.
