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Production Associate

Kansas City, MO 64132

Posted: 10/02/2026 Job Number: 820241 Pay Rate: 17.00 Industry: Food / Beverage

Job Description

Position Title: Production Associate

Wage: $17.00-$18.00/hour

Shift: 1st

Hours: 6:00am-4:30pm

Jump into a fast-paced production environment where you’ll help keep the line running smoothly! As a Production Associate, you’ll support production runs, operate equipment, stage materials, perform quality checks, pack and palletize finished products, and maintain a clean, safe workspace. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys teamwork, staying active, and taking pride in producing quality products. Previous food manufacturing experience is a plus, but training is available! Don’t miss this potential to hire role in Kansas City, MO.

Production Associate Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Follow all safety and quality guidelines
- Assist in preparing production line for runs, including proper safety checks and staging of raw materials
- Assist with production counts, quality checks, and downtime recording
- Operate all production equipment to defined standards and product specification targets
- Properly handle raw materials and assist in identifying potential quality issues
- Escalate issues to Operator, Production Supervisor, and Warehouse Manager as necessary
- Maintain production and warehouse areas in proper state of cleanliness and follow all SOPs; follow GMPs and keep company in compliance with certifications (Organic, Kosher, HACCP, SQF, etc.) 
- Maintain 5s in the production department

Production Associate Requirements:
- Previous food manufacturing experience strongly preferred
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety and PPE requirements
- Knowledge of manual and power jack operation (training will be provided, as necessary)
- Basic reading and math skills
- Basic computer skills, Redzone experience a plus
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand entire shift

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!

Why Work with QPS?
- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process

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Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy.

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