Location: Clare, MI
Department: Manufacturing
Reports To: Operations Manager
Schedule: Full-Time | Shift work required (days, nights, and rotations as needed)
Company: Zimax Industrial Products Inc. (ZIP)
Zimax Industrial Products Inc. (ZIP) is a growing manufacturing company dedicated to producing high-quality industrial battery products. Our success is driven by a strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork. We value employees who take pride in their work, follow standardized processes, and contribute to continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
The Manufacturing Team Member – Battery Production supports day-to-day production activities within our battery manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for operating production equipment, following standardized work instructions, performing quality checks, and maintaining a safe and organized work environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and dependable, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Operate manufacturing equipment used in battery production
- Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions accurately
- Load, unload, and handle materials and components safely
- Perform in-process quality checks and document results
- Identify, troubleshoot, and report equipment or process issues
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
- Follow all safety requirements, including PPE use and hazardous material handling
- Support team production goals related to output, quality, and efficiency
- Participate in training, team meetings, and continuous improvement activities
- Accurately complete production logs, checklists, and electronic records
- Ability to operate and monitor manufacturing equipment
- Strong attention to detail and quality standards
- Basic mechanical aptitude
- Effective teamwork and communication skills
- Safe material handling and equipment operation
- Basic computer and data entry skills
- Understanding of standard operating procedures in a manufacturing environment
- Awareness of workplace safety practices and PPE requirements
- Basic knowledge of quality inspection and documentation processes
- Familiarity with production workflows and shift-based operations
- Consistently follow detailed work instructions and safety protocols
- Perform repetitive tasks with accuracy and focus
- Identify problems and communicate issues clearly to supervisors
- Adapt to changing production needs and shift schedules
- Maintain productivity while meeting quality and safety expectations
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to work shifts, overtime, and weekends as required
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 60 lbs.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and attendance
- Previous experience in manufacturing, assembly, or industrial production
- Experience in battery, automotive, electronics, or chemical manufacturing
- Forklift or pallet jack experience
- Experience using production tracking or data entry systems
- Manufacturing plant environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and materials
- PPE required, including steel-toe shoes, respirators, safety glasses, and gloves
- Temperature-controlled production areas may vary by process
- Competitive pay based on competency
- 100% employer-paid health insurance and HSA for employees
- Flexible paid time off and holidays
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Discretionary bonuses
We are excited to welcome new talent to our team! If you are passionate about what you do and are looking for a dynamic and supportive work environment, we encourage you to apply. Join us and be a part of a company that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. We look forward to seeing how we can succeed together.
Preferred
Preferred
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Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
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Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Preferred
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Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
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Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer
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