Machine Operator - 1st Shift - Ludington, MI
Haworth
ludington, mi, usa
Posted on Dec 16, 2025
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Job Title: Machine Operator - 1st Shift - Ludington, MI
Posting Start Date: 12/15/25
Company Overview
If you're looking for a manufacturing role in a company that offers a diverse and inclusive work environment, stability, competitive wages, and growth opportunities, then Haworth is the place for you! We value our members and invest in their development and well-being to help them succeed. In business for more than 70 years, Haworth is a family-owned, global leader in office furniture and architectural interiors. In addition to our heritage of innovative design and quality products, we are proud of our members who have contributed to our company's success and stability.
Here at Haworth, our Members enjoy the following benefits from their first day of employment:
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
- 401K with company match
- 4 weeks Paid Time Off Accrual by pay period
- Bonus opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental Leave
- Opportunity for overtime (Paid at time and a half)
Job Overview
We are currently looking for a Machine Operator to join our team in Ludington, MI on 1st shift.
As a Machine Operator 2, you will:
- Operate assigned production machinery in accordance with company standards to complete customer orders.
Required Qualifications
- 2 years manufacturing experience required OR be a Certified Machine Operator from accredited educational/vocational facility
- Ability to obtain and maintain powered industrial truck certification
- Ability to lift/move products weighing up to 50 pounds
- Current and continuing right to work in the United States without sponsorship
- Ability to work in Ludington, MI without relocation assistance
- Ability to flex work schedule and overtime may be required including weekends and/or holidays per business demands
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Prior machine operator experience
- Computer experience, including keyboard/mouse skills.
- Ability to use precision measuring instruments, such as gauges and tape measures
Essential Functions
- Accesses electronic production system to determine daily schedule.
- Verifies parts received against pick tickets for accurate counts, colors, part numbers, and packaging. Monitors material flow and updates electronic production system accordingly.
- Selects the appropriate machine settings or program according to specifications.
- Sets up and operates machine. Makes minor machine adjustments. May make simple repairs.
- Performs change-overs (adjusts tooling or tolerances, selects programs, etc.).
- Investigates & documents production nonconformance issues.
- May be required to operate a powered industrial truck and/or overhead lift system.
- Rotates through department work centers based on business need.
- Works overtime as needed.
- Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
Haworth Values
At Haworth, we have a strong set of values that guide our business and help us align with our customers.
We listen to our Customers. We rely on our Members. We honor Integrity. We embrace Continuous Learning. We lead with Design. We create Value. We work to make the World better.
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EEO / ADA Statement
As an EEO employer, Haworth will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected genetic information, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, religion, height, weight, other protected group status, or any other basis protected by the laws where we employ people.
Haworth's AAP programs are available for applicant review. Requests can be made to your Recruiter to review during regular business hours.
This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.
If you have questions about any of the above policies, or if you require an ADA accommodation in the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team at (616)-393-1600.
Req Id: 21286
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