Hot Job Focus: Production Worker

Every once in a while, we like to highlight a particular in-demand job, give you a more detailed job description, and help you start a search for that job in your area. This time around, we’re taking a look at what production workers do, what they can make, and who’s hiring them.

Defining the Job

Production workers make and assemble products in factories. This involves operating and maintaining machinery, ensuring production and quality standards are met, and preparing products to be shipped.

What You’ll Be Doing

Here’s a typical job description for a production worker.

Essential functions and responsibilities

  • Following health and safety standards
  • Keeping your workstation and the production floor clean
  • Assembling products and parts
  • Following production guidelines and specifications
  • Packaging and shipping products
  • Operating and maintaining machinery and production line equipment
  • Monitoring the assembly line and removing defective products
  • Meeting production targets
  • Reporting any problems to the supervisor
  • Performing other duties as assigned.

The Qualifications You Need to Meet

Production worker assignments usually have these requirements:

  • High school diploma/GED
  • Previous experience working in a factory
  • Experience operating manufacturing machinery
  • Aptitude in teamwork and communication
  • Basic math skills
  • Physical dexterity
  • Availability for shift work

What You Could Earn

Zippia reports the following average salaries for select markets in the Arrow Staffing service area:

Start Your Search

Whether you’re interested in finding work as a production worker or within another industry, Arrow Staffing can find the right opportunity for you.

  • We’ll provide you access to some of the finest employers in Grand Rapids and California’s Inland Empire. We know the people on the inside and can help you get your foot in the door.
  • We’ll spend quality time giving you an in-depth consultation and learning about your background, education, skills, certifications, goals, and dreams.
  • We’ll help you revitalize your resume, and offer you guidance and insight into your area’s hiring trends.

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