Manufacturing Associate

Now hiring for a Manufacturing Associate

Location: Burnsville, MN

Pay Rate: $16.73 – $26.42 per hour

Schedules:

• 1st Shift
• Swing Shift
• 12-hour Rotating Schedule (Days/Nights)

It Takes a Team to Keep the Production Line Moving. Join Ours.

As a Manufacturing Associate in Burnsville, you’ll be part of the team that keeps production flowing. You’ll load materials, check quality, and help meet daily goals. Bring a good attitude and a strong work ethic, and let Staffmark handle the rest.

Looking for Manufacturing Associate jobs in Burnsville where hard work drives every shift? This opportunity lets you help manufacture quality products, support production goals, and contribute to a team that keeps operations running safely and efficiently.

If your skills and experience are a good match for this role please apply today. This opportunity is based on a Manufacturing Associate career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to understand work instructions, blueprints, assembly drawings, procedures, and production documentation

Experience Requirements

• Previous manufacturing, production, warehouse, assembly, material handling, or forklift experience preferred
• Experience with shipping, receiving, inventory control, packaging, or quality inspection is beneficial
• Ability to operate basic manufacturing equipment, hand tools, measuring devices, and material handling equipment
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and commitment to workplace safety

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift certification or prior forklift experience
• Experience with inventory systems, cycle counting, or warehouse management processes
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S and continuous improvement practices
• Basic computer and data entry skills
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand and walk for extended shifts in a manufacturing environment
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, kneeling, squatting, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and assist with heavier team lifts as needed
• Comfortable working around machinery, industrial equipment, and warehouse storage systems
• Ability to wear required PPE, including steel-toed footwear

Job Duties

• Perform assembly, production, packaging, and material handling operations
• Receive, inspect, store, move, load, and unload materials and finished goods
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, hoists, and other material handling equipment
• Pick, pack, label, stage, and prepare products for shipment
• Conduct quality inspections and identify product defects or non-conformances
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and inventory transactions
• Complete required paperwork and electronic production records
• Follow all safety, quality, and housekeeping standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Manufacturing Environment with opportunities for advancement and skill development.

“Nice company to work for, you will gain a lot of knowledge working for this company. The staff is friendly, and they seem to care about your needs for steady work.” – Staffmark Production Worker

What You Will Do

As a Manufacturing Associate you will support daily manufacturing operations by assembling products, operating production equipment, inspecting finished goods, packaging materials, maintaining production standards, and following established work instructions. You will help keep production areas clean and organized, monitor product quality, meet production goals, and contribute to safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

A Manufacturing Associate supports efficient manufacturing by performing a wide variety of production responsibilities that contribute to safe, productive operations. This position combines strong work habits with attention to quality and teamwork to support manufacturing excellence.

The Manufacturing Associate requires adaptability, dependability, and the ability to perform production tasks while maintaining quality standards and workplace safety. Successful candidates contribute directly to efficient manufacturing operations and customer satisfaction.

This profession provides an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy manufacturing, teamwork, and continuous learning.