General Production Associate - Entry Level

Manpower, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ManpowerGroup in Charlotte, NC seeks a General Production Associate - Entry Level to join the production team. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and following instructions to keep daily operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities include operating machinery, handling materials, using PPE, inspecting product quality, and maintaining a clean work area. This entry-level position offers hands-on experience in production with a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow operational standard work, work instructions, and location rules and procedures.
• Comfort working in a production environment while prioritizing safety and PPE requirements.
• Willingness to operate assigned equipment and perform material handling tasks as directed.
• Attention to detail for visual product inspection to support quality expectations.
• Readiness to support housekeeping and general maintenance tasks to keep the work area organized and safe.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned machinery and/or equipment and/or perform physical loading/unloading of materials in a safe and productive manner in accordance with Operational Standard Work and supervisor instructions.
• Operate forklift associated with producing units and/or operate material handling equipment as assigned.
• Follow all applicable safety policies and practices, including using required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), ensuring machine guards and safety features are working, and promoting good safety practices.
• Load and unload raw goods and/or finished products as needed.
• Perform visual inspection of product to ensure quality, while maintaining housekeeping and general maintenance functions within the work area.

Skills

Follow SOPs/work instructions

Safety-first mindset

Willingness to operate equipment

Attention to detail

Housekeeping and maintenance

Tools

Forklift operation

Material handling equipment

Job description

General Production Associate - Entry Level

• Reference Number: 5900028
• Published Date: 09/30/2026
• Job Type: Temporary
• Hours: Full Time

Our client, manufacturing and production operations is seeking a General Production Associate - Entry Level to join their team. As a General Production Associate - Entry Level, you will be part of the production team supporting daily operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to safety, a reliable work ethic, and the ability to follow instructions to help keep production running smoothly.

Job Title: General Production Associate - Entry Level

Location: Charlotte, NC

Pay Range: $15 per hour

Shift: First: Mon-Fri 730am-5pm

What's the Job?

• Operate assigned machinery and/or equipment and/or perform physical loading/unloading of materials in a safe and productive manner in accordance with Operational Standard Work and supervisor instructions.
• Operate forklift associated with producing units and/or operate material handling equipment as assigned.
• Follow all applicable safety policies and practices, including using required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), ensuring machine guards and safety features are working, and promoting good safety practices.
• Load and unload raw goods and/or finished products as needed.
• Perform visual inspection of product to ensure quality, while maintaining housekeeping and general maintenance functions within the work area.

What's Needed?

• Ability to follow operational standard work, work instructions, and location rules and procedures.
• Comfort working in a production environment while consistently prioritizing safety and PPE requirements.
• Willingness to operate assigned equipment and perform material handling tasks as directed.
• Attention to detail for visual product inspection to support quality expectations.
• Readiness to support housekeeping and general maintenance tasks to keep the work area organized and safe.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to build hands-on experience in production and equipment operations.
• Clear expectations with supervisor-directed assignments and operational standards.
• Role focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement in day-to-day work.
• Chance to contribute directly to production flow through loading, unloading, and inspection.
• Supportive team environment where good safety practices and teamwork matter.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• 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.