Production Associate

Atterro; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan available

Safety-focused manufacturing

Job summary

Staffmark is seeking a Production Associate in West Memphis, AR (1st Shift) with a pay rate of $14.00 per hour. You will help run production lines, stock materials, and maintain a clean, safe floor to ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities include visual inspections, palletizing, monitoring metal detectors when applicable, and assisting machine operators with tasks such as paper roll changes. A strong safety mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Willingness to complete required workplace safety and equipment training.

Responsibilities

• Remove finished bags or tubes from production lines and stack products on pallets according to required configurations and specifications.
• Perform continuous visual inspections, separating defective products and directing reworkable items to designated areas.
• Follow established pallet patterns to ensure neat, stable, and accurate product stacking.
• Monitor metal detector systems when applicable and immediately inspect or quarantine affected products.
• Communicate recurring quality concerns to machine operators and assist with production stoppages when necessary.
• Support machine operators with paper roll changes and other production tasks as needed.
• Count products accurately by layer, place identification labels or pallet tickets on completed pallets, and maintain production records.
• Sort scrap materials according to company procedures and dispose of them in designated containers.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while assisting with machine and workstation cleanup.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Now hiring for a Production Associate
Location: West Memphis, AR
Pay Rate: $14.00 per hour
Schedule:1st Shift

Hard Work. Good People. Fair Pay.
If you like to stay busy and work with good people, this Production Associate role in West Memphis fits. You’ll keep machines stocked, products moving, and the floor safe. Every shift brings pride in what you make and the team that puts it together.

Looking for Production Associate jobs in West Memphis 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, but not required.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Willingness to complete required workplace safety and equipment training, including metal detector training when applicable.

Experience Requirements

• Production/machine operator experience.
• Experience performing visual quality inspections and identifying product defects is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production setting while maintaining quality and efficiency.
• Team-oriented attitude with a strong focus on safety, accuracy, and productivity.

Physical Capabilities

• Frequently lift, move, and stack products weighing up to pounds.
• Perform repetitive bending, squatting, twisting, reaching, and standing throughout the shift.
• Work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, including hot summer and cold winter conditions.
• Maintain consistent production speed while safely handling materials and finished products.

Job Duties

• Remove finished bags or tubes from production lines and stack products on pallets according to required configurations and specifications.
• Perform continuous visual inspections, separating defective products and directing reworkable items to designated areas.
• Follow established pallet patterns to ensure neat, stable, and accurate product stacking.
• Monitor metal detector systems when applicable and immediately inspect or quarantine affected products.
• Communicate recurring quality concerns to machine operators and assist with production stoppages when necessary.
• Support machine operators with paper roll changes and other production tasks as needed.
• Count products accurately by layer, place identification labels or pallet tickets on completed pallets, and maintain production records.
• Sort scrap materials according to company procedures and dispose of them in designated containers.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while assisting with machine and workstation cleanup.

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.

The Production Associate helps keep manufacturing operations running efficiently by supporting production, quality, and material movement throughout the facility. This role requires strong work habits, flexibility, and commitment to workplace safety.

Successful Production Associate professionals understand manufacturing processes, quality standards, and production expectations while maintaining productivity and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Dependability contributes directly to operational excellence.

This career offers meaningful opportunities for individuals who enjoy production environments.