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Production Associate

Direct Wire
Lancaster, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/9/2026

Proudly Recognized as Lancaster County's Best Place to Work.

Excellent Career Growth Opportunities

The Production Associate is responsible for supporting daily production operations by performing a variety of production tasks that ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to established quality standards. This role contributes to meeting production schedules while maintaining a clean, organized, and productive work environment.

The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced production environment. Excellent attendance and punctuality are essential to the success of this role. The Production Associate must be able to follow established work instructions, meet production goals, communicate effectively with team members, adapt to changing production priorities, maintain quality standards, and follow all company policies and procedures. This position also supports overall operational efficiency by maintaining organized work areas, assisting with production workflow, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Perform a variety of production and assembly tasks, including cutting cable and cord to specified lengths, assembling components, and labeling finished products.
  • Operate production equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Use scan guns to label products for further processing, storage, or shipping, including issue/receipt and conversion.
  • Inspect finished products to ensure they meet established quality standards and customer specifications.
  • Package, label, and prepare completed products for storage or shipment.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while adhering to all policies and company procedures.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Ability to read, understand, and follow written work instructions and standard operating procedures.
  • Basic math skills
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to safely operate material handling and packaging equipment

Schedule & Compensation

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m - 2:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Starting Rate: $16.50 per hour with $1.50 shift differential for second shift. Also, excellent opportunities for job advancement and pay increases through our wage progression program based on training completion, excellent attendance and tenure.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families starting on day one
  • Company-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
  • Optional Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Coverage options for disability, accident, critical illness, hospitalization, and life insurance
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(K) with a 5% company match after 90 days of employment
  • Pet insurance
  • Generous paid time off, wellness days for on-site roles, and paid holidays

Our Core Values

  • Be a Great Person: Practice the highest integrity, care for and respect all, and always do the right thing.
  • Serve Your Customers Well: Do whatever it takes for customer success, be driven for mutual success, and be willing to sacrifice for the greater good.
  • Do Great Work: Seek continuous improvement, take the initiative and be proactive with solutions, be eager to share your ideas, and practice fanatical attention to detail.
  • Be a Great Teammate: Be positive, enthusiastic, and energetic, be fun to work with and for, be a good listener, and be eager to serve others well.

Direct Wire uses eVerify and we are a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.

Ability to Commute:

  • Lancaster, PA 17603 (Preferred)

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • What is your pay expectation?

Ability to Commute:

  • Lancaster, PA 17603 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17

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