PRODUCTION ASSOCIATES

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Weston Township (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day compressed work weeks

Internal promotion opportunities

Family-oriented environment

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC is partnering with a premier pet care leader in Weston, Ohio to hire Production Associates. Join a fast-paced manufacturing team responsible for blending, packaging, and preparing high-quality pet foods and products for nationwide distribution.

You will operate packaging lines, monitor equipment, follow safety protocols, ensure product quality, and support a clean, organized workspace across rotating shifts. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or packaging environments.
• Exposure to food production, baking, fulfillment, or seed processing is a plus.
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting to identify and report issues.
• Willingness to rotate across production lines to support the team.

Responsibilities

• Set up, monitor, and operate automated packaging and blending lines.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the work area and use PPE as required.
• Inspect materials and finished products to meet quality standards.
• Assist with basic machine sanitation and equipment upkeep.
• Work varied shifts as needed to support production demands.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Food production exposure

Mechanical troubleshooting

Cross-training adaptability

Education

High School

Job description

Are you looking to build a stable career with a company that feels like family? Spherion is partnering with a premier leader in the pet care industry, to find dependable and safety-minded Production Associates to join the team in Weston, Ohio!

In this role, you will be a vital part of the manufacturing process-helping to blend, package, and prepare high-quality pet food and products that pets and owners love nationwide. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have great attention to detail, and love working as part of a team, we want to talk to you!

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Great Schedule: Enjoy excellent work-life balance with compressed work weeks (often 4-day schedules), giving you extended time off!
• Career Growth: This is a fantastic foot-in-the-door opportunity with a company that deeply values internal promotion and collective success.
• Positive Culture: Work in a welcoming, clean, and family-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Operation: Set up, monitor, and operate automated manufacturing equipment, including packaging lines, conveyors, and blending machinery.
• Safety First: Maintain strict adherence to all facility safety protocols and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to ensure a safe work zone.
• Quality Control: Inspect raw materials (grains/seeds) and finished goods to ensure they meet high quality and regulatory standards.
• Facility Care: Keep your work area clean, organized, and free of hazards; assist with basic machine sanitation.
• Working hours: Various Shifts Available.

Skills

• Industry Experience: Prior experience working in a manufacturing, warehouse, factory, assembly line, or packaging environment.
• Specialized Experience: Previous exposure to food production, commercial baking, fulfillment, or agricultural seed processing is a major plus.
• Technical Aptitude: Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills to identify and report minor machinery issues or material jams early.
• Adaptability: Comfort with cross-training and rotating across different production lines and functions to support the team where needed.

Education

High School

Experience

0-1 years

Qualifications

• Reliability & Attendance: A proven track record of excellent punctuality and dependable attendance.
• Physical Capability: Ability to stand and walk on concrete floors for the duration of a shift (up to 10 hours) and comfortably lift up to 35 lbs regularly (and up to 50 lbs occasionally).
• Environmental Adaptability: Comfort working in a bustling manufacturing environment that includes industrial noise, varying temperatures, and exposure to grain dust or potential airborne pet food allergens.
• Safety Mindset: A strong commitment to workplace safety protocols, situational awareness around heavy moving machinery, and willingness to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).