General Production Associate

ManpowerGroup; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is hiring a General Production Associate for the Dry Packaging department in Bloomfield, CT. You will support production operations with a focus on quality, safety, and efficiency. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Typical shifts include 1st shift with rotating schedules; the position offers opportunities to learn across production lines and contribute to continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Inspect product on a continuous basis to ensure quality standards are met.
• Remove damaged or defective product, baskets, or materials and properly store or dispose of them.
• Perform visual inspections of packaging to confirm accuracy, seal integrity, and code/date compliance.
• Stack cartons or trays onto pallets/skids using correct patterns; operate pallet jacks for movement of finished goods.
• Follow JSAs, plant policies, and food safety protocols while supporting daily manufacturing operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety minded

Team player

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Our client, Manufacturing is seeking a General Production Associate to join their team. As a General Production Associate, you will be part of the Dry Packaging department supporting production operations. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title:

General Production Associate

Location:

Bloomfield, CT

Pay Range:

$17/ hour

Shift:

1 - 1st Shift

What's the Job?

• Inspect product on a continuous basis to ensure all quality standards are met.
• Remove damaged or defective product, baskets, or materials and properly store or dispose of them.
• Perform visual inspections of packaging to confirm accuracy, seal integrity, and code/date compliance.
• Stack cartons or trays onto pallets/skids using correct patterns; safely operate pallet jacks for movement of finished goods.
• Follow established job safety analyses (JSAs), plant policies, and food safety protocols at all times while supporting daily manufacturing operations.

What's Needed?

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and rotate through different tasks.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8-12 hours) and perform frequent turning, grasping, and reaching.

What's in it for me?

• Multiple shifts available: 5:55am - 2pm, 8:55am - 5pm, 3:55am - 4pm.
• Work schedule: AM Dry – Alternate Work Week (4 days on and 3 off, then 3 days on and 4 off) repeating until approximately Thanksgiving week.
• Opportunity to rotate through different production positions to maintain workflow and support line efficiency.
• Cross-training opportunities to develop a flexible skillset across multiple work areas.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying and reporting issues related to safety, quality, or productivity.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals.

In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Experis, Talent Solutions and Jefferson Wells. For more information about Manpower, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

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