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Do workers at Challenge Manufacturing get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
73% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Does Challenge Manufacturing pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
69% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

At Challenge Manufacturing, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
67% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from Challenge Manufacturing affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
85% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Challenge Manufacturing?

Most people get paid time off work.
93% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 86% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 14% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers at Challenge Manufacturing worry about hours?

Most people worry about getting enough hours.
69% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do Challenge Manufacturing workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
53% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

How easy is it for Challenge Manufacturing workers to change shifts?

Most people find it hard to change shifts.
100% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Challenge Manufacturing?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
41% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do Challenge Manufacturing managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
86% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do jobs at Challenge Manufacturing spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
20% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Challenge Manufacturing?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
68% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Is working at Challenge Manufacturing good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
64% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Challenge Manufacturing feel treated with respect by their managers?

Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
37% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Challenge Manufacturing get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
34% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Challenge Manufacturing?

Most people feel stressed out here.
90% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Challenge Manufacturing enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
77% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Challenge Manufacturing recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
61% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Challenge Manufacturing?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
66% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Challenge Manufacturing?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 52% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people think Challenge Manufacturing’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
82% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Challenge Manufacturing is doing?

Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
71% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

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Production Operator - 2nd Shift

Challenge Manufacturing Company

Kansas City, MO • On-site

$16.25 - $19.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Challenge Manufacturing rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 31 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

519th of 540 rated manufacturers

Job description

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!
Who We Want:
The Production Operator is responsible for loading component parts into automated assembly while adhering to quality and efficiency standards.
What You'll Do:
  • Utilize PLEX to load inventory to the cell, load components, record production, pack per instruction, make labels and document issues with parts or machinery.
  • Escalate down machinery, and poor-quality parts to Team Leaders and/or Supervisors.
  • Ensure that all products comply with check sheets and work instructions.
  • Document inspection results, and non-conformances.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area.
  • Support internal and external audits as needed.
  • Continuously identify opportunities for quality and process improvements.
  • Cross train on various work centers as required
  • All other duties as assigned

When and Where:
This will be a 2nd Shift / 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM, M-F position located at our plant in Kansas City, MO.
What You Need to Have:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 6 months of manufacturing experience preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to detect defects.
  • Ability to read and interpret operator instructions, inspection check sheets, and quality alerts.
  • Basic computer skills for data entry.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods.
  • May require lifting up to 30 pounds.
  • Manual dexterity and visual acuity required
  • English Proficiency

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