Manufacturing Associate

Staffmark Group; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Weekly Pay

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life Insurance and Disability Coverage

Optional 401(k) Plan

Safety-Focused Manufacturing Enviro

Job summary

Staffmark in Burnsville, MN is hiring a Manufacturing Associate to support production lines with material handling, quality checks and packaging. This role offers 1st, Swing, and 12-hour rotating day/night shifts, with entry into a Manufacturing Associate career path.

You’ll work on the floor loading materials, verifying quality, and helping meet daily goals while upholding safety standards. As part of a team, you’ll contribute to smooth operations and continuous improvement, using basic tools

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to understand work instructions, blueprints and production docs.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly, production, packaging and material handling operations.
• Receive, inspect, store, move, load and unload materials and finished goods.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Pick, pack, label, stage and prepare products for shipment.
• Conduct quality inspections and identify defects or non-conformances.
• Maintain inventory accuracy via cycle counts and transactions.
• Complete required paperwork and electronic production records.
• Follow safety, quality and housekeeping standards; support improvements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

English reading/writing能力

Ability to read, understand instructions and drawings

Tools

Forklift

Inventory systems

Job description

Now hiring for a Manufacturing Associate

Location: Burnsville, MN

Pay Rate: $16.73 - $26.42 per hour

Schedules:

• 1st Shift
• Swing Shift
• 12-hour Rotating Schedule (Days/Nights)

It Takes a Team to Keep the Production Line Moving. Join Ours.

As a Manufacturing Associate in Burnsville, 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 Manufacturing Associate jobs in Burnsville 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.

This opportunity is based on a Manufacturing Associate career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to understand work instructions, blueprints, assembly drawings, procedures, and production documentation

Experience Requirements

• Previous manufacturing, production, warehouse, assembly, material handling, or forklift experience preferred
• Experience with shipping, receiving, inventory control, packaging, or quality inspection is beneficial
• Ability to operate basic manufacturing equipment, hand tools, measuring devices, and material handling equipment
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and commitment to workplace safety

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift certification or prior forklift experience
• Experience with inventory systems, cycle counting, or warehouse management processes
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S and continuous improvement practices
• Basic computer and data entry skills
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand and walk for extended shifts in a manufacturing environment
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, kneeling, squatting, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and assist with heavier team lifts as needed
• Comfortable working around machinery, industrial equipment, and warehouse storage systems
• Ability to wear required PPE, including steel-toed footwear

Job Duties

• Perform assembly, production, packaging, and material handling operations
• Receive, inspect, store, move, load, and unload materials and finished goods
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, hoists, and other material handling equipment
• Pick, pack, label, stage, and prepare products for shipment
• Conduct quality inspections and identify product defects or non-conformances
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and inventory transactions
• Complete required paperwork and electronic production records
• Follow all safety, quality, and housekeeping standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives

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.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

Staffmark is an equal opportunity employer.

Allapplicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Staffmark offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries.

Staffmark is an E-Verify employer.