Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Now hiring for a Production Associate
Location: Searcy, AR
Pay Rate: $13.50 per hour
It Takes a Team to Keep the Production Line Moving. Join Ours.
As a Production Associate in Searcy, 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 Production Associate jobs in Searcy 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 Production Associate career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.
Job Duties
- Feed correctly identified cups and lids into the filler and unscrambler.
- Ensure that all ingredients have been added to package prior to first sellable package and by continuous visual examination thereafter.
- Check the appearance of containers and products to ensure proper lid fit, proper fill and clean package prior to wrapping, if necessary.
- Ensure machine setup is correct including correct code date before startup for each flavor and during the production run.
- Work with Freezer Operator to ensure efficient changeovers.
- Responsible for proper Clean In Place (CIP) and Clean Out of Place (COP) as required using SOPs and checklists.
- Maintain a high level of safety towards people, equipment, and building structures.
Education Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous manufacturing or production training is beneficial.
Preferred Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must work in a team environment
- Maintain adherence to work hours scheduled specifically starting, ending, lunch and break schedules
- Perform all duties within established Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations and safety guidelines
- Be accountable to the Food Safety and Quality Principles
- 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.
Physical Capabilities
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive production tasks throughout the shift.
- Ability to safely operate around production equipment and moving machinery.
- Ability to maintain productivity while working in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
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.
Good place to work…the staff at this staffing agency were absolutely wonderful.” – Staffmark Production Team Member
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.
A Production Associate supports manufacturing success by performing production activities that help maintain quality, efficiency, and safe workplace practices. This role combines physical activity with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
The Production Associate works with production equipment, materials, work instructions, and quality standards while helping maintain efficient manufacturing operations. Reliable performance supports long-term production success.
This profession is ideal for individuals who enjoy teamwork and manufacturing.