Manufacturing Trainee (Machinist 1)

Come and start your new career with a company that impacts many of the brands you see on store shelves today!Our Sandston, VA location has an opening for a 2nd or 3rd shift Manufacturing Trainee (Machinist) position. This is an entry-level role that requires NO EXPERIENCE in manufacturing.The starting pay for this position is $21/hour plus $1/hour shift differential. Employees are eligible for two, 50-cent increases over the first year if they pass the competency assessments. Propelis provides fully paid, on-the-job training for you to succeed in our team-oriented environment. Bring your positive attitude, willingness to learn, and dependability and join Propelis. We’ll teach you the rest!Working in our climate-controlled environment, you will have the opportunity to learn multiple aspects of our unique manufacturing process. We offer two separate performance/wage reviews within your first year of employment. The opportunity for growth and advancement depends on individual performance. Propelis offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefit programs, paid holidays, and generous paid time off.Can you picture yourself at the heart of a dynamic, future-focused team, helping to build and grow household-name brands around the world? Imagine seeing a product picked off a shelf, with the knowledge that you were a part of that process. That’s what we do at Propelis. Start, grow, and build a career with us today! Education & ExperienceNo manufacturing experience requiredHigh school diploma or GED equivalentSkills & AbilitiesPositive attitudeWillingness to learnAbility to take direction and feedbackAttention to detailAbility to communicate effectivelyAbility to work independently and on a teamDependabilityFlexible to work overtime Able to meet physical requirements of the job, including but not limited toLifting up to 30 lbs.Infrequent pushing/pulling of cartPositioning material with the assistance of carts and overhead cranesStanding/walking up to 8 hours per shiftVision abilities include close vision in the inspection of the work Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay for this position is $21.00 USD hourly. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.