{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"5cd845ca4ac928c588be0102","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5cd845ca4ac928c588be0102","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5cd845ca4ac928c588be0102","title":"Material Handler","description":"Production Laborer - First Shift\nLocation: Independence, OR\nPay: $18.50 per hour\nShift: First Shift\nEmployment Type: Full-Time\n\nJob Summary\nWe are seeking a dependable and safety-focused Production Laborer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient flow of organic materials through shaker systems, maintaining production equipment, performing housekeeping duties, and supporting overall plant operations. The ideal candidate is motivated, able to work in various environmental conditions, and committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment.\nKey Responsibilities\nMonitor and maintain the flow of organic materials through shaker systems.\nBreak up material to prevent bridging and ensure continuous production flow.\nCommunicate with heavy equipment operators regarding material replenishment needs.\nMaintain finishing screens by scraping and clearing material buildup.\nPerform housekeeping duties, including:\nScraping\nSweeping\nShoveling\nStacking bags\nCleaning conveyors, walkways, aisles, and catwalks\nAssist with small bag line operations as needed.\nRestack pallets and support general cleanup activities.\nMeet established production quality and quantity standards.\nReport equipment malfunctions or maintenance concerns to maintenance personnel.\nSupport other operational tasks as assigned by the Foreman.\nQualifications\nRequired\nHigh School Diploma or GED.\nAbility to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.\nAbility to climb ladders and remain on your feet for extended periods.\nAbility to work safely in dusty environments and varying weather conditions, including hot, cold, and rainy conditions.\nStrong commitment to workplace safety.\nPreferred\nExperience with electrical troubleshooting.\nMechanical repair experience.\nHydraulic and pneumatic systems repair experience.\nPrevious manufacturing, production, or industrial experience.\nSkills & Competencies\nStrong attention to safety and operational procedures.\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team.\nGood communication skills.\nDependable work ethic and attendance.\nAbility to perform physically demanding tasks in an industrial environment.\nWhy Join Us?\nCompetitive starting pay of $18.50 per hour\nStable first-shift schedule\nOpportunity to gain hands-on experience in a production environment\nTeam-oriented workplace focused on safety and quality\nApply today to join a hardworking team dedicated to producing high-quality products while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.\nManpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals.\nIn this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Experis and Talent Solutions. For more information about Manpower, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.","company":"Manpower","rawCompany":"manpower","city":"Independence","state":"KY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-06T16:57:56.949Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-9199.00","title":"Production Workers, All Other","slug":"production-workers-all-other"},{"code":"53-7062.00","title":"Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand","slug":"laborers-and-freight-stock-and-material-movers-hand"},{"code":"51-9198.00","title":"Helpers--Production Workers","slug":"helpers-production-workers"}],"industries":[{"code":"561320","title":"Temporary Help Services","slug":"temporary-help-services"},{"code":"115114","title":"Postharvest Crop Activities (except Cotton Ginning)","slug":"postharvest-crop-activities-except-cotton-ginning"},{"code":"624221","title":"Temporary Shelters","slug":"temporary-shelters"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Material Handler","description":"Production Laborer - First Shift\nLocation: Independence, OR\nPay: $18.50 per hour\nShift: First Shift\nEmployment Type: Full-Time\n\nJob Summary\nWe are seeking a dependable and safety-focused Production Laborer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient flow of organic materials through shaker systems, maintaining production equipment, performing housekeeping duties, and supporting overall plant operations. The ideal candidate is motivated, able to work in various environmental conditions, and committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment.\nKey Responsibilities\nMonitor and maintain the flow of organic materials through shaker systems.\nBreak up material to prevent bridging and ensure continuous production flow.\nCommunicate with heavy equipment operators regarding material replenishment needs.\nMaintain finishing screens by scraping and clearing material buildup.\nPerform housekeeping duties, including:\nScraping\nSweeping\nShoveling\nStacking bags\nCleaning conveyors, walkways, aisles, and catwalks\nAssist with small bag line operations as needed.\nRestack pallets and support general cleanup activities.\nMeet established production quality and quantity standards.\nReport equipment malfunctions or maintenance concerns to maintenance personnel.\nSupport other operational tasks as assigned by the Foreman.\nQualifications\nRequired\nHigh School Diploma or GED.\nAbility to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.\nAbility to climb ladders and remain on your feet for extended periods.\nAbility to work safely in dusty environments and varying weather conditions, including hot, cold, and rainy conditions.\nStrong commitment to workplace safety.\nPreferred\nExperience with electrical troubleshooting.\nMechanical repair experience.\nHydraulic and pneumatic systems repair experience.\nPrevious manufacturing, production, or industrial experience.\nSkills & Competencies\nStrong attention to safety and operational procedures.\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team.\nGood communication skills.\nDependable work ethic and attendance.\nAbility to perform physically demanding tasks in an industrial environment.\nWhy Join Us?\nCompetitive starting pay of $18.50 per hour\nStable first-shift schedule\nOpportunity to gain hands-on experience in a production environment\nTeam-oriented workplace focused on safety and quality\nApply today to join a hardworking team dedicated to producing high-quality products while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.\nManpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals.\nIn this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Experis and Talent Solutions. 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