Bakery Production Associate

Manpower, Inc.; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite store discount

Job summary

The Manpower, Inc. Ashland, OH facility is seeking a Bakery Production Associate to support daily manufacturing operations. This entry-level role rotates through multiple production positions to maintain productivity, quality, and food-safety standards.

You will participate in cross-training, assist operators, and help ensure clean, safe, and efficient shifts. PrioritizeSafety and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Willingness to rotate tasks and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Inspect products continuously to ensure all quality standards are met
• Remove damaged or defective products, baskets, or materials and properly store or dispose of them
• Perform visual inspections of packaging for accuracy, seal integrity, and code/date compliance
• Stack cartons or trays onto pallets/skids using proper patterns
• Safely operate pallet jacks to move finished goods
• Assist operators, utilities, and other production staff to maintain line efficiency
• Clean and maintain equipment, tools, and work areas in accordance with GMP and housekeeping standards
• Follow all JSAs, plant policies, and food safety procedures
• Communicate effectively with teammates and leadership to ensure smooth shift transitions
• Participate in cross-training to support flexibility across production areas
• Identify and report safety, quality, or productivity issues to support continuous improvement
• Perform additional duties as assigned to meet operational needs

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Team player

Flexible/shifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Manpower

Job Title: BakeryProduction Associate

Location: Ashland, OH

Pay Rate: $17-$17.50/hourly

Schedule: All Shifts Available

Job Summary

The Bakery Production Associate is an entry-level role responsible for supporting daily manufacturing operations. Team members rotate through multiple production positions to ensure efficient workflow, high-quality products, and safe plant operations. This role is essential to meeting production goals while maintaining strict standards for safety, food safety, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect products continuously to ensure all quality standards are met
• Remove damaged or defective products, baskets, or materials and properly store or dispose of them
• Perform visual inspections of packaging for accuracy, seal integrity, and code/date compliance
• Stack cartons or trays onto pallets/skids using proper patterns
• Safely operate pallet jacks to move finished goods
• Assist operators, utilities, and other production staff to maintain line efficiency
• Clean and maintain equipment, tools, and work areas in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and housekeeping standards
• Follow all Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), plant policies, and food safety procedures
• Communicate effectively with teammates and leadership to ensure smooth shift transitions
• Participate in cross-training to support flexibility across production areas
• Identify and report safety, quality, or productivity issues to support continuous improvement
• Perform additional duties as assigned to meet operational needs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to read, write, and understand English
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Willingness to rotate tasks and adapt to changing priorities

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (8–12 hours per shift)
• Frequent turning, grasping, and reaching
• Occasional lifting of 2–30 pounds
• Continuous visual focus to monitor product quality and equipment operation
• Work environment includes moderate noise levels, temperature-controlled areas, and potential exposure to slippery floors and dust from dry ingredients
• Overtime, weekends, and flexible shifts may be required based on production needs

Why Join Us?

• Entry-level opportunity with training and cross-skilling
• Team-based work environment
• Stable manufacturing role with growth potential
• Discounted Company Store Onsite