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Production Associate
 QPS Employment Group | |
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 United States, Iowa, Oelwein | |
 Oct 08, 2026 | |
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Position Title: Production Associate
Wage: $18.00/hour Shift: 1st Hours: 6:00am-4:30pm Monday-Thursday, OT Friday QPS Employment Group is hiring a Production Associate for a company in Oelwein, IA. This is a potential to hire opportunity on 1st shift. Production Associate Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Follow all safety policies, procedures, and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment - Perform sanding, puttying, scraping, and surface preparation to meet product specifications - Operate various hand tools and power tools in accordance with safety and operational standards - Apply, wipe, and finish stain on products to achieve required quality standards - Load and unload materials and finished products throughout the production process - Assemble products and components according to established work instructions - Package and box finished products for shipment and storage - Inspect parts and finished products for accuracy, quality, and proper identification - Verify product counts and documentation before transferring items to the next production stage - Participate in team meetings and quality control initiatives - Support production schedules and meet daily manufacturing goals - Perform additional duties as assigned to support operations Production Associate Requirements: - High school diploma or equivalent preferred - Minimum of 6 months of related manufacturing or production experience preferred - Ability to read and use measurement tools accurately - Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals - Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions - Strong attention to detail and quality standards - Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment - Ability to lift, push, pull, and move materials up to and exceeding 50 pounds - Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and perform repetitive motions - Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (8 to 10-hour shifts) - Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment - Equipment used: hand tools, power tools, sanding equipment, finishing tools, measuring instruments, and packaging equipment - Mandatory overtime may be required based on production demands and scheduling needs - Company-issued PPE required in production areas; steel-toe or closed-toe footwear required; appropriate work attire must be worn at all times - On-the-job training provided; safety and equipment operation certification required IND099 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! 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. | |