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Production Associate

Plainfield, IL 60544

Posted: 01/07/2026 Industry: General Labor Job Number: 53328983 Pay Rate: $16.93 / hour

Job Description

Job Title: Production Associate Location: Plainfield, ILPay Rate: $18 per hour AM shift $18.50 PM shiftShifts Available:
  • 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • 2nd Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
 Job Overview:
 We are seeking dependable and detail-oriented Production Associates to join our team. This position involves working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring all products meet safety and quality standards while supporting smooth production flow. Responsibilities:
  • Follow all safety and quality procedures.
  • Perform general manual work in a production environment.
  • Unstack, stack, and build pallets as needed.
  • Place bottles into boxes and prepare packaging.
  • Cut straps and plastic materials for production use.
  • Clean and rework bottles and labels as required.
  • Conduct line quality inspections.
  • Add additional items to bottles or boxes (e.g., stickers, ribbons, designs).
 Additional Duties
  • Adhere to safety, sanitation, quality, and housekeeping standards.
  • Clean machinery using tools such as scrapers, wipes, and squeegees to maintain performance.
  • Repair substandard packages (e.g., relabeling or restacking).
  • Load packaging supplies into equipment, including manual lifting up to 50lbs.
  • Move and empty garbage and recycling containers (lifting up to 50lbs*).
  • Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), and Food Safety regulations.
  • Maintain a clean, organized workspace per 5S standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
 Qualifications:
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs in a production setting.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Reliable attendance and willingness to work rotating or long shifts.
  • Previous manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred required.
About Surestaff At Surestaff, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest and Southeast. With an estimated yearly revenue of $295 million, Surestaff was recently named one of the largest staffing firms in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck – it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle. Here are the benefits you’ll enjoy when you partner with us: 
  • Access to a wide range of job opportunities  
  • Competitive pay 
  • Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP) 
  • Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions  
  • Electronic weekly pay 
  • Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support   
Surestaff also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs. Surestaff is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to speed-to-hire means we work efficiently to get you placed in the right role, fast. If you're ready to take control of your career, explore exciting opportunities, and gain experience that lasts, then Surestaff is the place for you. Let’s get started today
Notice Regarding the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Employment DecisionsIn accordance with state mandates, we are providing this notice to inform all applicants and employees that artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used at various stages of our employment processes. This may include recruitment, screening, hiring, promotion, or other employment‑related evaluations.AI tools may assist in reviewing application materials, assessing qualifications, or supporting decision‑making. These tools do not replace human judgment; rather, they are used to support consistent and efficient evaluation.

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