Production Associate

Staffmark Group; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits package

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan

Safety-focused environment

Job summary

Staffmark Group is seeking a Production Associate in West Memphis, AR. The role involves keeping machines stocked, products moving, and maintaining a safe floor.

You will support production goals, inspect quality, and assist with palletizing and material handling throughout the shift. This position offers a 1st shift schedule, competitive pay, and a team‑oriented environment focused on safety, accuracy, and productivity.

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, including metal detector training when applicable.

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.

Skills

Production/machine operation

Teamwork

Safety focus

English comprehension

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Metal detector training

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.

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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About Us

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

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