Production Associate

Maine Staffing Group; Hermon (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Monday–Friday schedule

Development opportunities in prod/QA

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Maine Staffing Group is seeking a full-time Production Associate for its Hermon, ME location. The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with a starting pay of $19/hour. The team emphasizes accuracy, quality, and teamwork in a hands-on production environment.

The successful candidate will weigh and measure colorants, follow formulations, perform quality tests, compare results to standards, and maintain a safe work area. Prior production or lab experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow formulas and written instructions.
• Basic math skills, including weight conversions.
• Quality‑focused mindset with a commitment to consistency.

Responsibilities

• Weigh and measure liquid colorants into pails, drums, and totes.
• Follow formulations and perform basic weight conversions.
• Conduct lab and quality control testing on production samples.
• Compare samples against quality standards using spectrophotometer software.
• Ensure products meet specifications through precise measurements and testing.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written instructions

Basic math

Quality-focused

Manufacturing experience helpful

Job description

Production Associate

Hermon, ME
$19/hour
Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (½-hour lunch)

If you take pride in your work and are looking for a career with a company that’s been serving customers for over 50 years, this could be the opportunity for you. We're seeking a full-time Production Associate to join the team in Hermon. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, pays close attention to detail, and takes pride in producing quality results. Enjoy a consistent Monday‑Friday schedule while working alongside a small team that values hard work, reliability, and treating employees like family.

Responsibilities:

• Weigh and measure liquid colorants into pails, drums, and totes
• Follow formulations and perform basic weight conversions
• Conduct lab and quality control testing on production samples
• Compare samples against quality standards using spectrophotometer software
• Ensure products meet specifications through precise measurements and testing
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to follow formulas and written instructions
• Basic math skills, including weight conversions
• Quality‑focused mindset with a commitment to consistency
• Manufacturing, production, lab, or quality control experience is helpful but not required

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Stand on hard surfaces for most of the shift
• Frequent bending, twisting, reaching, and walking

Why You Should Apply:

• Competitive pay starting at $19/hour
• Stable Monday‑Friday schedule
• Opportunity to develop production and quality control skills
• Supportive team‑oriented environment