Production Assistant

Benchmark Human Services-IN•Richmond, IN

18d•$7 - $8

About The Position

Benchmark is a national leader in providing programs to individuals with disabilities and behavioral health needs. The Richmond office is hiring immediately for a Production Assistant! In 2025, Benchmark Human Services celebrates 65 Years of Stories! Since 1960, Benchmark has been empowering marginalized populations to see their potential. We are committed to realizing the full potential of EVERYONE – those we serve, our partners and vendors, and our employees, who bring our mission to life each day. We actively strive to be a workplace that honors the unique experiences of our employees. Benchmark believes we are stronger, better, more effective in our pursuits when we are diverse; when we are equitable; and when we create space for everyone to be their authentic selves. Click here to see what it's like to work at Benchmark: Benchmark Human Services Strength & Heart Video General Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Focus Area Manager, the Production Assistant will perform direct labor and material handling duties. In addition, the supervisor may assign specific quality control/inspection duties relating to the industrial services being performed. The Production Assistant will assist the Focus Area Manager or Team Leads in tracking inventory and the development of fixtures to assist in production operations.

Requirements

Must be able to work with minimal supervision ("self-starter").
Must be able to work independently or as part of a team.
Must be able to follow work instructions.
Must be able to perform inventory counting and recording.
Must be familiar with basic hand tools or be willing to learn.
General understanding of basic housekeeping and maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

Help maintain good production flow through the workshop to meet customer requirements on a timely basis by assisting with direct labor duties in the assigned department.
Direct labor duties to include, but not limited to, assembly, cleaning, and machine operation.
Perform material handling duties to include, but not limited to, wrapping pallets, packaging finished goods, labeling of cases/pallets, inventory of materials and finished goods, reorganizing materials for production.
Perform inspection duties as assigned to include, but not limited to, visual inspection, using go/no go gauges, and weigh counting.
Work with Team Leads in job set-ups and client training as needed.
Assist Management and Team Lead staff in the development of fixtures for uses on the production floor.
Organize and maintain a housekeeping program on the production floor (raw materials, work in process and finished goods).
Maintain a general awareness of safety in the work area and report any unsafe conditions to a supervisor immediately.
Assist with client service needs as requested.
Reasonable suspicion of a crime against an ICF/MR resident must be reported to Indiana State Department of Health and Law Enforcement (Elder Justice Act).
Report any suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation immediately to supervisor or department head.
Comply with all standards to assure the health and safety of all individuals.
Report to work as scheduled.
Other duties as assigned.