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

Smart Hands Wanted Because Production Work Isn’t Just Muscle.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 frequently lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to occasionally team lift up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to safely operate around production equipment and moving machinery.
• Ability to maintain productivity while working in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Ability to manipulate small parts consistently.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment around moving machinery and loud noise.
• Ability to follow safety procedures, production instructions, and GMP guidelines.

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 supports successful manufacturing operations through dependable production work, quality awareness, and teamwork. This role requires strong work habits, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining safe manufacturing environments.

Successful Production Associate candidates understand manufacturing procedures, production quality, and workplace expectations while maintaining productivity throughout every shift.

This career is well suited for individuals who enjoy active manufacturing work.