Location: Saint Louis, MO 63147
Work Setting: Onsite (industrial manufacturing environment; PPE required)
Shift Schedule: Monday-Friday: Rotating schedule every two weeks — 1st Shift (6:00am–2:30pm), 2nd Shift (2:00pm–10:30pm), 3rd Shift (10:00pm–6:30am).
Training Schedule: New hires will start on 1st shift for the first 4–6 months for onboarding and training before entering the rotating shift cycle.
Compensation: $30.42 per hour (raises each quarter for the 1st year)
Benefits: Full-time benefits package beginning the first of the month after hire, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, and retirement benefits
Position Summary
The Production Associate is an entry-level, hands-on position in a high-volume industrial production facility. This position supports all aspects of resin manufacturing, including material handling, equipment operation, packaging, and maintaining clean and safe work areas. Team members rotate between stations based on production needs and receive cross-training to support overall operations. The role requires the consistent use of PPE—including respirators—and the physical ability to lift 55+ lbs. After completing 4–6 months of training on 1st shift, employees transition into the regular rotating shift schedule.
What You’ll Do
- Weigh and process raw materials according to precise formulas
- Support product manufacturing, packaging, labeling, and material movement
- Operate or assist with industrial machinery used in resin production
- Maintain cleanliness and safety in all work areas
- Perform routine tasks following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Handle product sampling, filtering, and transportation
- Participate in safety meetings and follow daily work plans
- Communicate regularly with team leads and supervisors
- Assist co-workers with pallet movement, drum labeling, cleaning, and general support
- Wear required PPE and change into/from uniforms at the start and end of each shift
- Complete safety and production documentation accurately
- Provide general labor support during downtime (maintenance, cleaning, painting)
What You Bring
- High school diploma or GED
- Previous manufacturing or production experience preferred
- Mechanical aptitude and comfort using hand tools (e.g., torque wrench, pipe wrench)
- Forklift experience is a plus
- Ability to pass background check, drug screen, and physical exam
- Strong attention to detail with accurate measurement and documentation skills
- Ability to work rotating shifts after training (days, evenings, nights)
- Team-player mindset with willingness to support coworkers
- Ability to read, write, and understand English
- Physically capable of lifting 55+ lbs and standing for 7–8 hour shifts
- Willingness to wear full PPE, including respirators (must be clean shaven)
- Safe, reliable, punctual, and eager to learn
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in warehouse, industrial, or chemical plant environments
- Exposure to high-volume or process-driven production settings
- Demonstrated reliability and strong work ethic
- Comfortable working variable hours within a rotating shift model
What You Get
- Competitive hourly rate of $30.42
- Full benefits starting the first of the month after hire
- Paid training, uniforms, PPE, and safety equipment provided
- Clear advancement pathways based on performance, training, and safety
- Structured onboarding with cross-training across multiple production tasks
- Stable full-time role in a secure industrial operation
- Strong team culture with well-defined roles and expectations