Production Technician

Manpower; Dahlgren (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Retention bonus

No resume required

Seasonal production

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. seeks a Production Technician for our client in Dahlgren, IL. You will support highly automated equipment across harvest, conditioning, treating, and packing stages, with duties spanning plant and warehouse environments.

The role requires a high school diploma (or GED) and willingness to operate forklift, climb and stand for long periods, and lift up to 60 lbs. Seasonal, with bonuses and shift differentials possible.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred; some manufacturing or agriculture experience preferred.
• Willing to work across plant and warehouse environments.
• Comfortable climbing and standing for extended periods, and lifting up to 60 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Set up, monitor and support highly automated equipment in harvest, conditioning, treating and packing.
• Perform conditioning tasks such as sizing, gravity operation, bagging and palletizing.
• Support return and rework activities to keep production moving.
• Handle warehousing duties including forklift operation, sample collection, pooling and related tasks.
• Complete additional plant and warehouse duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Our client, a manufacturing and agriculture operations team is seeking a Production Technician to join their team. As a Production Technician, you will be part of the plant operations group supporting production activities throughout the season. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, a safety-first mindset, and the drive to learn and operate highly automated equipment—skills that will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Production Technician

Location: Dahlgren, IL

Pay Range: $17.50 / hour

Shift: 8 hours per shift

What's the Job?

• Set up, monitor, and support highly automated equipment used in harvest, conditioning, treating, and packing processes.
• Perform conditioning activities such as sizing, gravity operation, bagging, and palletizing.
• Support return and rework activities to keep production moving efficiently.
• Handle warehousing tasks including forklift operation, collecting samples, pooling, and related duties.
• Complete additional plant and warehouse duties as assigned by your supervisor.

What's Needed?

• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred, with some manufacturing or agriculture related experience preferred.
• Willing and able to work in a variety of areas, including plant and warehouse environments.
• Willing and able to climb and/or work in elevated areas, and stand and sit for extended periods.
• Willing and able to work both outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet, and dry conditions.
• Willing and able to lift up to 60 lbs., and complete work involving repetitive motion and/or repetitive lifting.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to contribute to essential seasonal production operations from start to finish.
• Potential shift differential for eligible start times (2:00 pm or after, prior to 6:00 am).
• Retention bonus of $250.00, subject to supervisor approval at the end of the season based on attendance & performance.
• Clear expectations for a 24/5 schedule during busy season (October - March), with shift assignments determined once the schedule begins.
• Support to get started quickly—no resume required, and new hires will be brought on after screenings are completed.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)