Production Associate

Now hiring for a Production Associate

Location: Shepherdsville, KY

Pay Rate: $18.84 per hour

Schedule: Mon-Thurs 1st shift: 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM 2nd shift: 4:15 pm – 2:45 am

Hard Work. Good People. Fair Pay.

If you like to stay busy and work with good people, this Production Associate role in Shepherdsville fits. You’ll keep machines stocked, products moving, and the floor safe. Every shift brings pride in what you make and the team that puts it together.

Looking for Production Associate jobs in Shepherdsville 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.

Seeking a dependable Production Associate to support daily manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include product inspection, packaging, palletizing, and material handling while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Candidates must be comfortable frequently lifting up to 50 lbs., with occasional team lifts up to 75 lbs., standing for extended periods, bending, and performing repetitive tasks. Must be willing to work overtime as needed.

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with moving machinery, loud noise levels, fluctuating temperatures, and required PPE. If your skills and experience are a good match for this role please apply today. This opportunity is based on a Production Associate career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

• Job Duties – Inspect and palletize gel, brick, and PUR products. – Read work orders to determine product quantities and production requirements. – Assemble, inspect, package, seal, label, and stack finished products. – Use gauges, scales, and measuring equipment to verify product quality. – Complete production and quality records accurately. – Perform minor routine maintenance and report equipment issues. – Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area. – Follow all safety procedures, quality standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). – Perform additional production duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

There are no educational requirements for this opportunity. Candidates with or without educational credentials are invited to apply.

Experience Requirements

• Ability to work safely in manufacturing and production environments.
• Ability to follow written work instructions, production procedures, and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain productivity and consistent quality.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to safely operate basic production equipment when required.
• Dependable attendance, teamwork, and a commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to occasionally team lift up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment around moving machinery and loud noise.
• Ability to follow safety procedures, production instructions, and GMP guidelines.
• Basic attention to detail for product inspection and quality control.
• Ability to maintain accurate production records.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Willingness to wear required PPE.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, assembly, production, warehouse, or industrial experience is preferred.
• Experience operating production equipment, performing quality inspections, or meeting production goals is beneficial.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement practices, or workplace safety procedures is considered an asset.
• Individuals who demonstrate reliability, adaptability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic are well positioned for success as a Production Associate.
• Previous manufacturing or production experience.
• Experience with packaging, palletizing, or material handling.
• Experience using scales, gauges, or measuring equipment.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive production tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift materials, components, or finished products weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely operate around production equipment and moving machinery.
• Ability to maintain productivity while working in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Frequently lift, push, pull, and carry up to lbs.
• Occasionally lift up to lbs.
• with a team lift.
• Frequently stand, bend, stoop, and grasp.
• Ability to manipulate small parts consistently.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks.
• Ability to stand and work for extended periods.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime as needed.

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.

“Great shifts and decent pay.” – Staffmark Production Associate

What You Will Do

As a Production 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.

• Job Duties – Inspect and palletize gel, brick, and PUR products. – Read work orders to determine product quantities and production requirements. – Assemble, inspect, package, seal, label, and stack finished products. – Use gauges, scales, and measuring equipment to verify product quality. – Complete production and quality records accurately. – Perform minor routine maintenance and report equipment issues. – Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area. – Follow all safety procedures, quality standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). – Perform additional production duties as assigned.

The Production Associate helps keep manufacturing operations running efficiently by supporting production, quality, and material movement throughout the facility. This role requires strong work habits, flexibility, and commitment to workplace safety.

Successful Production Associate professionals understand manufacturing processes, quality standards, and production expectations while maintaining productivity and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Dependability contributes directly to operational excellence.

This career offers meaningful opportunities for individuals who enjoy production environments.