Production Associate - 1st Shift - Kemper

Ditsch USA; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Free life insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Training and career development

Job summary

Ditsch USA in Cincinnati, OH is hiring a 1st shift Production Associate (Kemper location) to support packaging, material movement, and safe operations.

Starting pay is $18-$20/hour. Schedule is 6:00AM-4:00PM or 8:00AM-6:00PM, Monday-Thursday with Fridays as needed. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, free life insurance, 401(k) with company match, PTO and paid holidays, plus ongoing training and career development.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in warehouse or manufacturing preferred.
• Food production experience is a plus.

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.
• Operate pallet jacks and move materials as required.
• Support equipment checks and report issues.
• Assist with cleaning and sanitation to maintain production standards.
• Collaborate with team to keep operations running smoothly.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

Warehouse experience

Food production experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Basic math

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Stand/walk 8+ hours

Temperature flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Opportunity: 1st shift Production Associate - Kemper location 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 1st 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 - Kemper to join their Cincinnati team. This position is in the Production department and reports to the Shift Supervisor. 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 - 4:00PM / 8:00AM - 6:00PM, Monday-Thursday, Fridays as needed
• 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.