Production Operator Team Member 1
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Salary$19 – $30/hr
LocationColumbia City, IN, US
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 15, 2026 · 3w ago
Verified live5h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must be dependable. Perfect attendance is desired
High School Diploma or GED (verification is required)
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Must be able to complete and pass a Background Check, a Drug Screen, and a Physical Abilities Test
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement savings
Tuition reimbursement
Bonus
We are Lear For You!
We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams. We foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. What we are trying to say is, we want to be more for you.
We are your path to a better career, a better future, and a better you.
Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, flawlessly manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we are one of the World’s Most Admired Companies.
Our teams are the secret to our success. They are empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we all understand that we must work together to win.
Are you ready for a better career? A better future?
We are Lear For You.
PRODUCTION OPERATOR TEAM MEMBER COLUMBIA CITY, IN – COLUMBIA CITY PLANT
Join a World Class Company!
We are currently seeking Forklift Operators for 2nd and 3rd Shifts.
As a team Member of Lear Corporation’s Columbia City plant, our Production Operators are responsible for the assembly of high-quality seats while ensuring that safety standards are always followed. Work is performed in a clean, bright, temperature-controlled environment. Our Production Operators achieve certification according to a proven training process and actively participate in Lear’s High-Performance Work Team model, geared to achieve plant performance goals and objectives.
Advantages of working for Lear at the Columbia City Plant:
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High starting pay - $19.00 per hour - with rapid contractual pay progression. You will earn over $30 per hour after 5 years of service!
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Lear Corporation’s Columbia City Seating Plant is also a proud partner with United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 3055 Union!
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Shift premium for 2nd and 3rd shift (.70)
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Paid time and a half for any time worked over 8 hours per day and for any Saturday work!
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Double time on Sundays!
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Amazing low cost Health Insurance and Dental plans offered!
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Vision insurance, Employee Assistance Program, STD, and Life Insurance are all included at no cost to team members!
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Retirement Savings Program with a generous Company match!
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A Tuition Reimbursement Program!
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Quarterly bonuses based on attendance, productivity, and quality – up to $250 per quarter!
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$1000 annual Perfect Attendance bonus plus a chance to win $5000 and 5 extra days of vacation!
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Financial rewards for assistance in Kaizen events!
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So much more!
The Role:
Your main role will be to assemble truck seats in a Just in Time (JIT) work environment. The work will include, but not be limited to:
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Read, comprehend, and adhere to standard work instructions (SWIs).
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Adhere to 5S and “World Class Housekeeping” standards.
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Participate in team meetings and understand performance goals and objectives.
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Follow company rules and policies/procedures.
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Flexibility to work overtime and/or weekends as needed.
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Availability to work any Shift.
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Perform all other duties assigned.
Your Qualifications:
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Must be 18 years of age or older.
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Must be eligible to work in the United States.
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Must be able to complete and pass a Background Check, a Drug Screen, and a Physical Abilities Test.
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Must be dependable. Perfect attendance is desired.
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High School Diploma or GED (verification is required).
Physical Requirements:
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Team Members are frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms for up to 12 hours a day.
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While performing the duties of this position, team members are regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle and feel. Must also be able to talk and hear.
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Team member must regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 40 pounds.
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Team Member must have close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Legal
Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.
Hiring process
Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.