Production Associate

Company

ManpowerGroup

Location

Portland, OR

Pay Rate

Last Updated

May 28, 2026

Description

Production Associate

Pay: Starting around $21/hour (higher with experience)

Schedule: 12-hour shifts (often 2-2-3 rotation, days or nights)

Location: Clackamas, Oregon

Job Summary

The Production Associate is responsible for operating and monitoring production equipment to ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality standards. This role supports beverage production by maintaining proper machine function, troubleshooting issues, and completing required documentation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate and monitor production equipment safely while maintaining quality and efficiency

  • Observe machine operations to ensure products meet quality and packaging standards

  • Adjust machine settings such as flow, speed, and temperature as needed

  • Stop, reset, and troubleshoot equipment when malfunctions occur

  • Identify and report deviations from standard operating conditions

  • Collaborate with team members to determine root causes of issues and resolve problems

  • Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to ensure food safety and compliance

  • Complete production documentation and reports accurately

  • Maintain consistent attendance and reliability

  • Work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  • Basic math, computer, and communication skills

  • Manufacturing experience preferred

  • Food & beverage experience a plus

  • Knowledge of sanitation, GMPs, or allergen control is a plus

  • Experience completing production paperwork preferred

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

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.

Industry: Business Services