Production Assembly

Overview

Production Assembly | The Shyft Group (SV) | Charlotte, MI (SV)

Regular Employee | Hourly Non-Exempt | $18.20 per hour

• Learn and retain skills and practices needed to complete assembly in assigned area
• Read and follow detailed operator instructions, installation drawings, blueprints, etc., as required by a particular area
• Perform rework, as needed
• Apply feedback or instructions from Supervisor and/or Team Lead
• Complete proper forms and documentation (example: defective tags, build book, etc.)
• Understand, and be able to articulate, the production flow of an assigned product line or area
• Self-check work and inspect prior processes
• Use basic hand, electric, cordless, and pneumatic tools, as required
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Initiate process improvements
• Support 5S in work area
• Communicate with manufacturing and other cross-functional teams (engineering, materials, purchasing, sales, etcetera) to resolve issues
• Work in proximity with customer, as needed
• Meet production goals

• HS Diploma or GED required
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Excellent attendance
• Positive attitude
• Strong and consistent attention to detail
• Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task
• Team oriented
• Capable of comprehensive listening (understanding the message(s) that is being communicated)
• Ability to read and understand work orders, directions, charts, forms, and safety regulations
• Ability to correctly use and read various gauges
• Ability to work well with other employees in a team environment
• Ability to read a tape measure to a 1/16 of an inch
• Use of power tools
• Basic computer skills are required

• Learn and rotate within all areas and plants (production or materials)
• Improve self / area / company (including pursuing additional training, if needed)
• Develop a working knowledge of company’s systems (example: AS/400)

• Lift 50 pounds
• Work overtime on short notice
• Embrace change

Our people are our greatest asset, and your success is our success! That’s why we provide comprehensive benefits that support your health, financial security, and work-life balance—so you can thrive both personally and professionally.

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Wellness Plan
• Financial Security: 401(k) with match, Disability, Life Insurance
• Work/Life & Growth: Educational Reimbursement, EAP, Dependent Care

At The Shyft Group, we don’t just offer benefits—we invest in your well-being. Join us and experience the difference!

Who we are:
The Shyft Group is the North American leader in specialty vehicles, including last-mile delivery vans, work trucks, and motorhome chassis. Our 10 brands—Utilimaster®, Blue Arc™, Royal® Truck Body, Dura Mag®, Magnum®, Strobes-R-Us®, Spartan® RV Chassis, Red Diamond™, Builtmore™ and Independent Truck Upfitters™—are powered by 3,000+ team members across the U.S. and Canada.

Backed by 50 years of innovation and a supportive, entrepreneurial culture, we’re leading the way in electrification and proudly ranked among Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at

The Shyft Group is an E-Verify Employer

Shyft uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details.

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