Job Information
ManpowerGroup Production Associate in Hanover, Pennsylvania
Location: Hanover, PA
Schedule: All Shifts Available
Pay Rate: $18.60-$20.60/hour
Job Summary
The General Production Associate is an entry-level role responsible for supporting daily manufacturing operations. Team members rotate through multiple production positions to ensure efficient workflow, high-quality products, and safe plant operations. This role is essential to meeting production goals while maintaining strict standards for safety, food safety, and quality.
Key Responsibilities
Inspect products continuously to ensure all quality standards are met
Remove damaged or defective products, baskets, or materials and properly store or dispose of them
Perform visual inspections of packaging for accuracy, seal integrity, and code/date compliance
Stack cartons or trays onto pallets/skids using proper patterns
Safely operate pallet jacks to move finished goods
Assist operators, utilities, and other production staff to maintain line efficiency
Clean and maintain equipment, tools, and work areas in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and housekeeping standards
Follow all Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), plant policies, and food safety procedures
Communicate effectively with teammates and leadership to ensure smooth shift transitions
Participate in cross-training to support flexibility across production areas
Identify and report safety, quality, or productivity issues to support continuous improvement
Perform additional duties as assigned to meet operational needs
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required
Ability to read, write, and understand English
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Willingness to rotate tasks and adapt to changing priorities
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (8–12 hours per shift)
Frequent turning, grasping, and reaching
Occasional lifting of 2–30 pounds
Continuous visual focus to monitor product quality and equipment operation
Work environment includes moderate noise levels, temperature-controlled areas, and potential exposure to slippery floors and dust from dry ingredients
Overtime, weekends, and flexible shifts may be required based on production needs
Why Join Us?
Entry-level opportunity with training and cross-skilling
Team-based work environment
Stable manufacturing role with growth potential
Apply today to join a team committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.