Production Associate

Staffmark Group; Berea (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Weekly Pay

Comprehensive Benefits

Life and Disability Insurance

Optional 401(k) Plan

Safety-Focused Manufacturing Env

Job summary

Staffmark Group in Berea, KY is hiring a Production Associate for the 1st shift to support coil handling, packaging, and shipping operations. This entry-level role offers hands-on training, competitive weekly pay, and comprehensive benefits.

You will verify product dimensions and specifications, maintain quality standards, and contribute to a safe, efficient manufacturing environment. Applicants should be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in a factory setting with

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 and quality compliance.
• Move finished products to shipping and storage areas and maintain accurate production and shipping records.
• Follow safety, quality, housekeeping, and operational procedures to keep the work environment clean and safe.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

English proficiency

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

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 105F 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.

About Us

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

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