Production Associate - 1st Shift

Strategic HR Client Job Openings; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Free $25,000 life insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Ongoing training and career developmen

Job summary

Ditsch USA is seeking a Production Associate for the 1st shift in Cincinnati, OH. The role involves packaging, moving materials, and helping keep operations safe and efficient on a fast-paced production line.

Starting pay is $18–$20 per hour with a 1st shift schedule from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Benefits include medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, PTO, holidays, and ongoing training for career development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Food production experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic math skills and flexibility to work weekends as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Stand and move throughout your shift for 8+ hours.
• Ability to work at varying temperatures (freezer to production floor).

Responsibilities

• Pack, weigh, and label finished products for shipment.
• Load materials and supply production lines as needed.
• Perform quality checks to ensure products meet standards.
• Follow safety guidelines and food manufacturing procedures.
• Handle materials using equipment such as pallet jacks.
• Support equipment checks and report any issues.
• Assist with cleaning and sanitation to maintain production standards.
• Collaborate closely with the team to keep operations running efficiently.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Basic math

Job description

Job Opportunity: Production Associate - 1 st Shift with Ditsch USA in Cincinnati, OH

Looking for a hands-on role where you can stay active and be part of a team? Need a 1 st shift opportunity where you can support production, keep things moving, and make an impact each day? If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and take pride in doing quality work, this could be a great fit!

Ditsch USA is looking for a Production Associate to join their Cincinnati team on 1 st shift. In this role, you will support production by packaging products, moving materials, and helping keep operations running safely and efficiently. If you enjoy hands-on work and being part of a strong team, this could be a solid opportunity. Starting pay: $18-$20/hour.

• Competitive starting pay ($18-$20/hour)
• 1st shift schedule (6:00AM to 2:00PM)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Free $25,000 life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Ongoing training and career development

About the Role

As a Production Associate, you will help keep production running smoothly by packaging products, supporting the production line, and maintaining quality and safety standards. In this role, you will:

• Pack, weigh, and label finished products for shipment.
• Load materials and supply production lines as needed.
• Perform quality checks to ensure products meet standards.
• Always follow safety guidelines and food manufacturing procedures.
• Handle materials using equipment such as pallet jacks.
• Support equipment checks and report any issues.
• Assist with cleaning and sanitation to maintain production standards.
• Collaborate closely with the team to keep operations running efficiently.

What You Bring

We are looking for a dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable Production Associate working in a fast-paced environment. To be successful in this role, you should have:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Food production experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic math skills and flexibility to work weekends as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Stand and move throughout your shift for 8+ hours.
• Ability to work at varying temperatures (freezer to production floor)

If you’re looking for a hands-on role where you can stay active, support a team, and grow in a manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.