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Entry-Level Manufacturing Associate – Full Time 2nd Shift

Hope Network

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Kentwood, Michigan

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Operate production machinery safely and efficiently to meet production targets and quality standards. Maintain a clean work area following OSHA standards and assist with general plant housekeeping.

Qualifications

You are a reliable and team-oriented individual with a positive attitude, committed to meeting production goals and quality standards. While manufacturing or production experience is preferred, it is not required for this role.

Must Have Skills for ATS

OSHA standards

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

Job Description

Why Work at Hope Network Industries?

We’re looking for motivated individuals with a positive attitude to join our manufacturing team. As a Production Worker, you’ll perform production tasks, ensure quality, and help us meet production goals in a safe, team-focused environment.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

  • $14.73/hour starting pay

  • Next-Day Employment – Interview today, start tomorrow!

  • Weekly pay + bonus potential

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits eligible on day one

  • Retirement plan with employer match

  • Paid holidays

  • Educational reimbursement and professional development opportunities

  • No physical exam or drug screening required

  • Diverse, inclusive, and Felon-Friendly workplace

What You’ll Do:

  • Operate production machinery safely and efficiently

  • Consistently meet production targets and quality standards

  • Maintain a clean, safe work area following OSHA standards

  • Assist with plant housekeeping and end-of-shift cleanup

  • Work cooperatively with your team to foster a positive work environment

  • Follow all Hope Network policies, procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

  • Perform other departmental duties as assigned

About You:

  • Professional, courteous, and reliable – even under pressure

  • Committed to achieving production goals

  • Punctual with strong attendance

  • Preferably has manufacturing or production experience, but not required

  • Team-oriented with a positive attitude

Location: Grand Rapids | Full-Time | Monday – Friday, 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Hope Network

Disability? Diagnosis? Doesn’t matter. We are all equally human, and we all deserve to live in a world where we can thrive. WHAT WE DO: We are a Michigan-based non-profit that provides life-changing services that bridge care gaps for 30,000+ people all across our state, every year. With 125+ statewide locations and 2000+ employees, we offer health care like neuro rehabilitation, autism therapy, and mental health support, alongside essential social services like transportation, education assistance, work skills training, affordable housing, and more—so that everyone throughout our communities can achieve their highest level of independence. Not everyone is willing to do this work. But we are. Because we were born from a belief that no human is more valuable than the next. Disability? Diagnosis? Doesn’t matter. We are all equally human, and we all deserve to live in a world where we can thrive. WHY IT MATTERS: Over 70 million people in the U.S. suffer from disabilities or disadvantages that impact their quality of life. Over two million of them live in Michigan. That’s more than 3x the population of Detroit. We’re here to break down barriers, because health, independence, and self-belief shouldn’t be privileges—they should be the standard. And we won’t stop until they are. hopenetwork.org | 800.695.7273
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