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Production Associate

Mount Pleasant, IA 52641

Posted: 07/16/2026 Job Number: 813042 Pay Rate: 18.00 Industry: Automotive

Job Description

Position Title: Production Associate

Wage: $18.00 per hour

Shift: Day, Night

Hours: 6:00am-6:00pm; 6:00pm-6:00am (2-2-3)

QPS Employment Group has a great Production Associate position available at a company in Mount Pleasant, IA. This is a day and night shift position with the opportunity for hire. 

Production Associate Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Operate industrial manufacturing machinery in a computerized production environment.
- Set up equipment and tooling for production runs.
- Monitor machine performance and production output.
- Complete production reports, quality documentation, and computerized records.
- Inspect products and monitor quality throughout the manufacturing process.
- Work closely with Quality Assurance personnel to address product quality concerns.
- Follow all plant safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping standards within assigned work areas.
- Work collaboratively as part of a team in a 24/7 manufacturing operation.

Production Associate Requirements:
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
- Previous manufacturing or production experience preferred but not required.
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts.
- Ability to understand and follow operating procedures and safety requirements.
- Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills preferred.
- Basic computer skills for reporting and production documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment around moving machinery.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials as required by production needs.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.


About us:
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
 
Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers and we will never ask you to pay a fee!
 
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.
 
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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