Production Associate

Job overview

The Production Associate role is an onsite position in Salisbury, MD. The posting states wages start at $19 per hour; the position is full-time. Spartech’s Salisbury facility manufactures a diverse range of products used in building and construction, industrial, consumer, and transportation markets. The associate sets up and operates equipment for weighing, blending, packaging, and handling materials. By following recipes, operating procedures, and safety and quality requirements, the role helps production teams meet customer specifications and delivery needs.

What you'll do

• Set up and start machines and check controls
• weigh ingredients to recipe specifications
• operate equipment to mix, discharge, package, or handle materials
• monitor production and equipment and troubleshoot issues
• inspect materials for conformance
• clean machines
• maintain computer inputs and work documentation
• participate in training and continual improvement
• maintain housekeeping standards and follow HS&E, ISO, and other applicable procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

production associate

manufacturing

production equipment

blending

packaging

weighing operations

forklift

salisbury md

spartech

starting at $19/hr

high school diploma or ged

industrial experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• flexible spending accounts
• company-paid life and short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• 120 hours of prorated PTO
• 11 paid holidays. Most benefits start day one.

Why this role

Entry-level manufacturing position; high school diploma or GED and six months to one year of industrial experience required. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life and disability programs, 401(k) match, 120 hours of prorated PTO, and 11 paid holidays; most benefits start day one.

About the employer

Spartech is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing. Sector: 32.