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Forklift Driver, Weld (2nd Shift)

Challenge Manufacturing

110 Continental Drive, R... Assembly 2d ago

Quality Inspector (1st Shift)

Challenge Manufacturing

110 Continental Drive, R... Manufacturing Quality 2w ago

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Forklift Driver, Weld (2nd Shift)

Challenge Manufacturing · 110 Continental Drive, Richmond, KY 40475

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Assembly Richmond, KY - Plant 11 Posted May 7, 2026

Who We Are:
Challenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true driving force in our operations.

Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success!

Challenge is #QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!

What You'll Do:

Provides customers (internal and external) with proper product delivered on-time and to the proper location.
Ensure that inventory levels are accurate and maintained.
Responsible for the safe operation of liquefied gas or electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices (i.e. forklift).
This position will drive in the Weld/Assembly area of the plant.

When and Where:

This will be a 2nd shift position, Monday-Friday, 2:30pm-11:00pm, located at our plant in Richmond, KY.

What You Need to Have:

Must be 18 years of age or older
High School Diploma or GED (preferred)
One month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Previous material handling and forklift experience (preferred).
Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

What We Offer:
We’re excited to offer a range of awesome benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, company-paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life and Long-Term Disability options, an Employer 401k Match, ESOP shares, tuition reimbursement, a Referral Bonus Program, Challenge Incentive Program, and paid time off.

Please note, while these benefits are part of what we offer, they may not all apply to this specific role. The details shared in this job description are intended to give you a general idea, but duties and responsibilities may evolve over time, with or without notice. And of course, we’re happy to provide reasonable accommodations to help individuals with disabilities succeed in their role.

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Quality Inspector (1st Shift)

Challenge Manufacturing · 110 Continental Drive, Richmond, KY 40475

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Manufacturing Quality Richmond, KY - Plant 11 Posted Apr 24, 2026

Challenge is #QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!

What You'll Do:

Has primary responsibility for monitoring and measuring product on the manufacturing floor and escalating nonconforming product issues according to Challenge Manufacturing Quality Standards. Performs periodic quality checks necessary quality checks, records information in Plex (enterprise resource data planning system - ERP), and performs general utility work to meet work schedule.

When and Where:

This will be a 1st shift / 6:00AM - 2:30PM Mon-Fri position located at our plant in Richmond, KY.

What You Need to Have:

Must be 18 years of age or older
High School Diploma or GED (preferred)
Experience: Up to 90 days training required
One (1) year of experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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