Production Associate

Manpower, Inc.; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 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 Traverse City, MI, is seeking a Production Associate to support daily output by operating machinery, assembling parts, and helping ensure every product meets quality standards.

You will work 4:30pm–3:00am, Monday through Thursday, in a hands-on environment focused on safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement, with training and growth opportunities within the team.

This role provides valuable entry-level manufacturing experience and stability within a dedicated production team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1–2 years of previous production experience preferred.
• Ability to follow safety rules, work instructions, and quality standards consistently.
• Comfort working in a hands-on production environment with attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and apply procedures to operate equipment and assemble parts correctly.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery safely and efficiently according to established procedures.
• Assemble parts and complete production tasks with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Verify product quality by following inspection and verification steps.
• Adhere to all plant safety guidelines and standards to maintain a safe work environment.
• Support smooth production flow by staying focused, meeting expectations, and communicating as needed.

Skills

Production experience

Safety rules

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Follow instructions

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Our client, an industry-focused manufacturing team, is seeking a Production Associate to join their operation. As a Production Associate, you will be part of the production team supporting daily output by operating machinery, assembling parts, and helping ensure every product meets quality standards.

Job Title: Production Associate

Location: TRAVERSE CITY, MI

Pay Range: $21.00 per hour

Shift:4:30pm - 3:00am Monday-Thursday

What's the Job?

• Operate production machinery safely and efficiently according to established procedures.
• Assemble parts and complete production tasks with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Verify product quality by following inspection and verification steps.
• Adhere to all plant safety guidelines and standards to maintain a safe work environment.
• Support smooth production flow by staying focused, meeting expectations, and communicating as needed.

What's Needed?

• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• 1-2 years of previous production experience is preferred.
• Ability to follow safety rules, work instructions, and quality standards consistently.
• Comfort working in a hands-on production environment with attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and apply procedures to operate equipment and assemble parts correctly.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to build experience in a production environment with clear quality expectations.
• Hands-on role where your focus on safety and accuracy directly impacts results.
• Support from a production team committed to meeting daily manufacturing goals.
• A role that values consistency, follow-through, and continuous improvement.
• Path to grow your production skills through ongoing training and on-the-job learning.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

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