Production Associate

Atterro; Berea (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

Optional 401(k)

Safety-focused environment

Job summary

Staffmark is hiring a Production Associate in Berea, KY on 1st shift with a $16.00 per hour pay rate. This hands-on role helps keep production strong and steady while building skills and confidence each shift.

You will assist with coil handling, packaging, and shipping, verify dimensions and serialization, operate forklifts and cranes, and maintain accurate records while following safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic math skills for measuring and verifying specs.
• Ability to complete production and shipping documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coil handling, packaging, and shipping operations.
• Verify product dimensions, serial numbers, and work orders for accuracy.
• Load coils onto pallets and transport materials with forklifts or cranes.
• Support recoiler, turnstile, down-tilting, and shear leveling processes.
• Move finished products to shipping areas and maintain records.
• Follow safety, quality, housekeeping, and procedures; keep work area clean.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Quality-focused

Education

High school diploma or GED

Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

Basic math skills

Basic computer skills

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Tape measures

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Job description

Now hiring for a Production Associate
Location: Berea, KY
Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour
Schedule:1st Shift | 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Work Hard. Win Big. Feel Proud.
As a Production Associate in Berea, you’ll help keep production strong and steady. It’s hands‑on work that builds skill and confidence with every shift. Join a team where effort gets noticed, and results matter.

Looking for Production Associate jobs in Berea 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 Production Associate career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic math skills required for measuring, counting, and verifying product specifications.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to accurately complete production and shipping documentation.

Experience Requirements

• Previous experience in manufacturing, warehouse, material handling, packaging, shipping, or steel processing environments preferred.
• Ability to read and use measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, and tape measures.
• Experience operating or working around overhead cranes, forklifts, banding equipment, or industrial machinery is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to verify product specifications, serial numbers, work orders, and shipping requirements.
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality standards, and productivity goals.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, and climb stairs throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with temperatures up to 105°F and exposure to industrial noise, oil, and sharp metal edges.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, hearing protection, and protective sleeves.

Job Duties

• Assist with coil handling, packaging, and shipping operations, including banding, labeling, and preparing finished products for customer delivery.
• Verify product dimensions, serial numbers, work orders, and identification tags to ensure inventory accuracy, traceability, and quality compliance.
• Load coils onto pallets and transport finished materials using approved material handling equipment, including electric jib cranes and forklifts.
• Support production operations by assisting with recoiler, turnstile, down-tilting, and shear leveling processes while rotating duties as needed.
• Move finished products to shipping and storage areas and maintain accurate production and shipping records.
• Follow all safety, quality, housekeeping, and operational procedures while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment and performing additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life 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.

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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.