Manufacturing Hiring Kit
Make hiring decisions using job-related evidence. The kit includes a job description, a hands-on skills checklist to assess what a candidate can do, a scored structured interview, and a bilingual application.
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Manufacturing onboarding
Plant Onboarding System
Give new operators a clear start, from preparation before their first shift through the first 90 days. This kit brings together the pre-boarding steps, a practical first day on the floor, and a safety orientation with a signed record.
Use the free Manufacturing Turnover Cost Calculator to see what losing one operator costs. It adds separation, the open station, recruiting, training, and the ramp back to rate. You can see the full cost before deciding whether to buy the onboarding system.
$79
- One-time purchase. Editable files.
- Your download link appears on the confirmation screen and in your receipt. No account needed.
- Request a full refund within 30 days with one email.
- Licensed for one company's internal HR use. Resale and redistribution are not permitted. Read the license.
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Add a one hour Setup Session, $149
Bring your purchased tool and the situation you are working through. A TrueStep HR practitioner will help you set the inputs, make the first decisions, and identify a practical next step.
See the Setup Session →Where to start
Enter the new hire, the line, the shift and the start date.
The workbook calculates phase dates, safety orientation, and every compliance deadline from those four fields.
DecisionHire someone
IndustryManufacturing
Files8 PDF guides, 3 Word documents, 1 Excel workbook
ReviewRead our published standard for how we develop our tools, and what we cover for their scope and limits.
Research and standardsRelated reference notes: What turnover costs in a plant; New-hire onboarding and the 30-60-90 ramp
Fit
Is this the right fit for your work?
A good fit
- You are hiring in manufacturing and want one kit to manage the first 90 days.
- You want editable Word and Excel files that stay with your organization.
- You or a manager will run the process and want a clear sequence to follow.
When to consider another option
- For advice about one person's specific circumstances, consult qualified counsel.
- For rules specific to one state or city, consult the applicable local requirements. This tool is not written for any one state.
- For help running the process, explore our advisory services.
What is inside
Every file in the download, by name.
Taken from the kit’s own Start Here guide, so what you see here is what you open after checkout.
In the kitSafety Orientation Pack, Day One Floor Checklist, and Buddy Program Guide: the day-one safety walkthrough with a signed record, an hour-by-hour first shift, and a floor buddy program (two Word files and one PDF)
PDF · readStart Here: a guide to every file and the order to use them.
PDF · readQuick Reference: the whole workbook on one page, including what each tab does, what to enter, and how to read the result.
PDF · readSafety Orientation Pack
Word · editEditable Templates: a welcome note, a first-shift and first-week schedule, a 30/60/90 plan, a check-in form, and a printable floor checklist.
Excel · usePlant Onboarding Workbook: the milestone dates, a 30/60/90 plan, an onboarding checklist, a twelve-topic safety orientation tracker, a compliance tracker, and a check-in log.
PDF · readDay One Floor Checklist
PDF · readTrueStep HR Product License: what you may and may not do with your purchased files.
PDF · readUsing This Workbook in Google Sheets: how to upload the file and what to check afterward.
PDF · readField Guide: guidance for each phase on the floor, from start to finish, including compliance basics and the safety orientation.
PDF · readBuddy Program Guide
Word · editSafety Orientation Pack
Word · editDay One Floor Checklist
How to use it
Your first 15 minutes
The five steps begin with the Field Guide and finish with setting the 30/60/90 plan in the Workbook.
Read the Field Guide first. It covers preparation before day one through the 90-day review, including the safety orientation and required compliance basics.
Enter the new hire, line, shift, and start date in the Workbook. Phase dates, live status, and compliance deadlines fill in automatically.
Prepare for the first shift with the onboarding checklist. Order PPE in the right sizes, set up the time clock and locker, send the paperwork, and arrange the buddy and orientation.
Use the Day One Floor Checklist for the first shift, complete the safety orientation with the Safety Orientation Pack, and file the signed record.
Set the 30/60/90 plan in the Workbook, establish the buddy program using the Buddy Program Guide, and continue check-ins through week one and the 30, 60, and 90-day reviews.
Before you buy
Questions about your purchase
Find details about file formats, delivery, licensing, and refunds.
What exactly do I receive?
You receive 8 PDF guides, 3 Word documents, and 1 Excel workbook, each one named in the What is inside section above. This is a one time purchase delivered as a download, not a subscription.
Are these the real screenshots?
Yes. The first image shows the file set, and the second and third show actual pages from the current download.
Can I use the files in my business?
Yes. You can edit and brand the Word documents, fill in the Excel workbook, and read or print the PDF guides for your own internal operations.
What if I need help applying it?
For help implementing this tool, book a one hour Setup Session for $149. For broader HR support, advisory begins with a short request and a written scope at truestephr.com/pages/advisory. For legal questions, consult qualified counsel.
How do I get the files?
Right after payment, your download link appears on the confirmation screen and again in your email receipt. The files arrive as a ZIP download. No account is needed.
What do I need to open them?
You can use Word and Excel, LibreOffice on a computer, or Google Docs and Google Sheets in a browser. The alternatives are free. Any PDF reader opens the guides. See download help.
What if it is not right for us?
Email support@truestephr.com within 30 days for a full refund. No form or explanation is required. The full terms are in the refund policy.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is general HR information and a working method. It is not written to any one state unless the page says so. Where a decision turns on the law, use qualified counsel. See what we cover, and what we do not.
Who may use the files?
One license covers the internal HR work of one legal entity. You may edit the files, brand them, and issue them to your employees. Consultants and groups with several entities need the extended license. See the license.
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