Mazda Toyota Manufacturing will start production workers at its Huntsville automobile plant at $17 per hour and require them to do “physically demanding” work, the two auto companies say. In exchange, the companies say, they will work to “build trust and loyalty through innovation and collaboration” at what they say will be a “world-class” auto plant.

The companies listed job details as they opened the hiring process today for their new joint plant now rising in west Huntsville off Interstate 565. The plant will begin production in 2021.

The jobs are full-time work in plant operations such as welding, paint, stamping, quality control and conveyance. They are physically demanding, the companies say, and involve repetitive motion, moderate lifting, use of machinery and prolonged standing.

Applicants must be 18 years old at time of application and have a high school diploma or GED. They must be willing to work daily and weekly overtime and rotating shifts.

"Mazda Toyota Manufacturing invests in our team members from day one, the job announcement says. “We are committed to offering opportunities for growth and advancement in your area of excellence. Mazda Toyota Manufacturing offers an excellent benefits package featuring health insurance, dental and vision insurance, 401-K with company match, and a vehicle buy/lease program.”