Production Associate
Hiring bonus: $25 — Champion Personnel pays new hires who apply through this link. Terms are set by the agency.
- Agency
- Champion Personnel
- Location
- Cleveland, OH
- Job type
- Temporary
- Pay
- $15.00/HourlyRate
- Profession
- Machine Operator
- Industry
- Manufacturing & Production
- Posted
- Sep 1, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $15.00
- Weekly
- $600
- Yearly (full-time)
- $31,200
This job pays about $15.00/hour — 19% below the median for Machine Operator jobs in Ohio ($18.62/hour).
Estimated from the hourly rate in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Machine Operator jobs in Ohio right now
- 26 open Machine Operator jobs in Ohio from 1 agency, 4 of them in Cleveland.
- Pay in these listings: $15.00 – $35.00/hour, median $20.00/hour.
- Typical Machine Operator pay in Ohio: $18.62/hour ($38,730/year, BLS).
Job description
Job Title: Production Associate (Union Production Assistant)
Hours & Location: 1st Shift | 7:00am–3:30pm | Brookpark, OH - bus accessible
Pay & Benefits: $15/hr to start. Get hired in at $16/hr after 90 days, with opportunities to earn increases every 90 days—up to $20/hr within your first year. Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match. Paid holidays and 1 week vacation after 1 year. Union membership begins after hire-in.
Job Overview: Work in a production/refurbishment environment where vending machine components are restored to “like-new” condition for customers worldwide. This is hands-on, steady work with a team-focused, family-owned workplace that values employees and regularly hosts food days and cookouts.
Job Responsibilities:
Float between areas such as triage, legs, steam wash, trays, coils, buckets, door assembly, and body work
Repair/refurbish snack trays, delivery buckets, and gum/mint assemblies to “A1” condition
Configure trays to requested orders and follow the build process for each product
Inspect work for quality and keep a steady flow of completed units on shelves
Build subassemblies using provided tools and deliver work to mechanics/finishers
Maintain a clean, organized workstation and notify the supervisor when supplies are needed
Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED preferred
Manufacturing/production or light assembly experience using basic hand/power tools
Ability to read and follow work instructions and keep a fast, steady pace with quality focus
Pallet jack experience preferred
Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk most of the workday
Pre-Employment Requirements: Background check and drug screen.
We consider all applicants based on skills, qualifications, and ability to perform the job.
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Hours & Location: 1st Shift | 7:00am–3:30pm | Brookpark, OH - bus accessible
Pay & Benefits: $15/hr to start. Get hired in at $16/hr after 90 days, with opportunities to earn increases every 90 days—up to $20/hr within your first year. Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match. Paid holidays and 1 week vacation after 1 year. Union membership begins after hire-in.
Job Overview: Work in a production/refurbishment environment where vending machine components are restored to “like-new” condition for customers worldwide. This is hands-on, steady work with a team-focused, family-owned workplace that values employees and regularly hosts food days and cookouts.
Job Responsibilities:
Float between areas such as triage, legs, steam wash, trays, coils, buckets, door assembly, and body work
Repair/refurbish snack trays, delivery buckets, and gum/mint assemblies to “A1” condition
Configure trays to requested orders and follow the build process for each product
Inspect work for quality and keep a steady flow of completed units on shelves
Build subassemblies using provided tools and deliver work to mechanics/finishers
Maintain a clean, organized workstation and notify the supervisor when supplies are needed
Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED preferred
Manufacturing/production or light assembly experience using basic hand/power tools
Ability to read and follow work instructions and keep a fast, steady pace with quality focus
Pallet jack experience preferred
Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk most of the workday
Pre-Employment Requirements: Background check and drug screen.
We consider all applicants based on skills, qualifications, and ability to perform the job.
#TALROONORTHOLMSTED
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