Production Associate

Manpower, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. in New Hope, MN seeks a Production Associate to support the manufacturing team with a focus on quality and safety. You will handle batch documentation, set up equipment, and ensure correct materials are delivered to the work area.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, about 1 year of manufacturing experience, and basic reading/comprehension. Shift is Mon-Fri, 7:00AM–3:30PM with benefits eligibility after waiting period.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED completed.
• 1 year manufacturing/industrial operations experience.
• Fork Lift Operators License completed.
• Intermediate manual dexterity and reading/comprehension skills.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain housekeeping standards.

Responsibilities

• Obtain batch documents and ensure correct ingredients are delivered.
• Set up and start production machinery following operating and safety procedures.
• Notify relevant personnel of issues promptly.
• Package and/or skid materials to the correct size/container per specs.
• Complete paperwork and perform machine cleaning per safety rules.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Reading comprehension

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Fork Lift Operators License

Job description

Our client, Manufacturing is seeking a Production Associate to join their team. As a Production Associate, you will be part of the Production Department supporting the manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have strong manual dexterity, solid reading/comprehension skills, and dependable problem-solving to help ensure safe, accurate, and high-quality production.

Job Title:

Production Associate

Location:

New Hope, MN

Pay Rate

$22.00/hour

Shift:

Monday - Friday; 7:00AM - 3:30PM

What's the Job?

• Obtain the correct documentation for the batch and ensure the correct ingredients are delivered to the work area.
• Set up and start production machinery by checking controls for adherence to operating and safety procedures.
• Notify appropriate personnel of any issues, problems, or concerns in a timely manner.
• Safely and neatly process materials by packaging and/or skidding material to the correct size/container according to customer specifications.
• Complete and maintain required paperwork and perform all required machine cleaning while following safety and work rules.

What's Needed?

• High School Diploma or GED completed.
• Manufacturing/Industrial Operations experience (1 year) and cross-functional problem-solving techniques (1 year).
• Manufacturing/Maintenance experience with a Fork Lift Operators License completed.
• Intermediate manual dexterity, intermediate quantitative skills, and intermediate reading/comprehension skills.
• Intermediate conflict resolution skills and the ability to follow safety procedures and maintain housekeeping standards.

What's in it for me?

• Entry-level opportunity within a manufacturing environment focused on quality, cost control, and customer specifications.
• Hands-on production work supporting equipment readiness and continuous operations.
• Structured expectations around documentation, safety compliance, and quality standards.
• Training and support through established production processes and team reporting lines.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)