8 Production jobs in Cedar Rapids

With Staff Management | SMX, you'll get a weekly paycheck, learn new skills, meet new people, and work with a great management team in a clean and safe environment.
Our premier client is urgently hiring production associates at their manufacturing & distribution warehouse in Iowa City! We have immediate openings for full and part-time positions with schedules available for day, night, and weekend shifts! Earn weekly pay while receiving medical/dental insurance and bonus opportunities!
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Perks & Benefits: Weekly paychecks, Direct Deposit or Cash Card pay options, Medical / Dental Insurance.
Bonus: Up to $100 per week for 40+ hours, $5 bonus for pick up 4 hour shifts.
Shifts: 3rd Shift, Weekend Shifts, Split Shifts, Flex Scheduling.
Employment Types: Full Time, Part Time.
Pay Rate: 14.50 - 15.20 / hour
Duties:
+ Filling hoppers with empty bottles and caps
+ Loading cardboard onto tray forming machines
+ Visually inspecting bottles for defects
+ Stacking boxes of finished products onto pallets
+ Utilize basic hand tools to stabilize pallets
+ Able to tolerate strongly perfumed environment
+ Able to use both hands to grip and lift product
+ Attention to detail
+ Frequent use of stairs required
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Requirements: Background Check, Drug Test, Stand for Shift Duration, Must be at least 18 years old.Able to Lift 50 pounds., required education: No Education Requirement.
Recruiting Center: Staff Management Recruiting Office, 1539 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240.
Work Location: PP&G - Iowa City-0516, Iowa City, IA 52240.
Job Types: Assembly, General Labor, General Production, Hand Packaging.
Industry: Manufacturing.
The hourly rate for this position is anticipated between 14.50 - 15.20 per hour. This range is a good-faith estimate, based on the shift you work and other considerations permitted by law. An employee''s pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. In addition to monetary compensation, we offer medical, dental, vision, life, and more. More details about benefits can be found at .
Staff Management Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, age, gender identification, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your Recruiter or Employee Relations at or 1- . TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.
SM | SMX is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, age, gender identification, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

With Staff Management | SMX, you'll get a weekly paycheck, learn new skills, meet new people, and work with a great management team in a clean and safe environment.
Our premier client is urgently hiring production associates at their manufacturing & distribution warehouse in Iowa City! We have immediate openings for full positions with schedules available for day, evening, and night. Earn weekly pay while receiving medical/dental insurance opportunities!
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Perks & Benefits: Weekly paychecks, Direct Deposit or Cash Card pay options, Medical / Dental Insurance.
Shifts: 1st Shift, 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift.
Employment Types: Full Time.
Pay Rate: $14.50 - $5.50 / hour
Duties:
+ Lifting, moving and opening plastic totes, boxes or trays of finished packs of toothbrushes onto working tables, 20 to 30 pounds per plastic tote, box or tray.
+ Building/Forming and labeling cardboard display trays, boxes, tops, and bottoms
+ Packing boxes or display trays with finished packs of toothbrushes 0.5 lbs. to 2 lbs.
+ Stacking of finished display trays or boxes from working tables onto stationary pallets, or from pallet to pallet. This task requires lifting from waist or chest level to floor or waist level repetitively. Requires frequent lifting of 25-35 pounds **.**
+ Use of basic hand tools to stabilize pallets of product and stacks of cardboard, 5 -10 pounds.
+ Lifting up to 50 pounds regularly.
+ Stand and walk distances frequently during 8-hour shifts.
+ Able to use both hands to grip display trays, boxes, toothbrushes, and lift product.
+ Use close attention to work for a period of two hours at a time.
+ Going up and down stairs frequently.
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Requirements: Background Check, Drug Test, Stand for Shift Duration, Must be at least 18 years old.Able to Lift 50 pounds., required education: No Education Requirement.
Recruiting Center: Staff Management Recruiting Office, 1539 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City, IA 52240.
Work Location: SMX @ P&G Oral B, Iowa City, IA 52240.
Job Types: Assembly, General Labor, General Production, Hand Packaging.
Industry: Manufacturing.
The hourly rate for this position is anticipated between 14.50 - 15.50 per hour. This range is a good-faith estimate, based on the shift you work and other considerations permitted by law. An employee''s pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. In addition to monetary compensation, we offer medical, dental, vision, life, and more. More details about benefits can be found at .
Staff Management Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, age, gender identification, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your Recruiter or Employee Relations at or 1- . TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.
SM | SMX is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, age, gender identification, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

**Overview**
**Pactiv Evergreen** is now a part of Novolex. Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries, including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development, we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future. Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex, our 20,000+ family members and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at .
130 miles east of Des Moines, and 230 miles west of Chicago, Cedar Rapids is a city in eastern Iowa. The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art includes many works by native Iowan painter Grant Wood. Brucemore is an estate with acres of gardens and an 1880s mansion, which houses local history displays. Nearby, Bever Park has an ice rink, a pool and farm animals. The National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library offers exhibits on the history and culture of 19th-century immigrants.
Pactiv Evergreen Equipment is located in the city of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with close proximity to Chicago. Initially begun in 1880 to service the dairy industry, EPE now manufactures gable-top carton filling machines, making Evergreen Packaging a fully vertically integrated carton provider for its customers. EPE has 170 team members and now has 1300 installed machines in over 50 countries.
**Pactiv Evergreen** is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call ( or email
All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.
Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.
This position is eligible for an annual incentive bonus, 401(k) plan with no waiting period and dollar for dollar match up to 6% and immediate vesting, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid time off, paid parental leave, up to nine paid Holidays and two floating Holidays, wellness program, tuition reimbursement and family care benefits.
**Responsibilities**
This position has the primary responsibility to review MRP and other requirements and also to schedule, release, and follow up on production orders that provide parts on time and support the master production plan and repair part requirements. This includes promising the delivery of parts to meet sales/service requirements. Identify internal bottlenecks, or PO delivery issues, and suggest possible action plan to the Resource Manager, Supply Chain Leads, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, or the Purchasing Manager. Timely distribution of production orders to manufacturing.
**Key Challenges:**
· The internal environment:
o Continue to improve our available to promise integrity and data integrity by reviewing and acting upon the changing demands in MRP and checking the data accuracy in our business system.
o Control inventory costs through good inventory practices and following business rules.
o Reduce total lead time of production and repair parts.
o Maintain data integrity for inventory balances and production orders.
o Promote a positive attitude and motivation among fellow employees.
**Scope:**
· Responsible for ensuring assigned Materials activities and orders are completed as required supporting on-time shipment of equipment and parts to customers.
· Production order planning and scheduling as well as subsequent changes.
· Processing of Production Order Receipts and moving material to next order or stock location.
· Request Supply Chain Leads to expedite material needed for customer/production orders as required.
· Monitor progress of production orders to operation start and completion dates.
· Respond to Sales Service requests for special lead time completion dates.
· Track progress of "Less than lead time" or other key repair part production orders.
· Identify, investigate, and adjust inventory (if necessary) shortages from production orders and pick lists.
**Qualifications**
**Knowledge and Experience:**
· AA or AS degree in a business related field and/or 5-10 years of prior materials related experience.
· Must demonstrate excellent people skills, along with strong verbal and written communication skills.
· Must be a team player and able to interface with all levels of internal and external customers worldwide.
· Must be self-directed, well organized, time management skills, and committed to customer service.
· Demonstrated knowledge of MRP and shop floor execution systems.
· Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) experience
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**Job Locations** _US-IA-Cedar Rapids_
**ID** _2025-27547_
**Category** _Supply Chain_
**Position Type** _Full Time_
**Pay Type** _Salaried_

**Overview**
Stryten Energy in Manchester, IA is currently looking for qualified candidates to fill Production Operator positions in our production departments. Successful candidates must have mechanical ability and accurate math and measurement skills. You should be able to control output of various machines in order to produce quality parts that are within required specifications. You need to meet or exceed production quantity goals set forth each day. And, candidates should have the ability to work in a team based manufacturing environment.
**Shifts Available: 2nd Shift**
**Starting pay rate = $24.50 per hour**
**About the work location:**
Manchester is a city in Delaware County, Iowa, United States, located along the Highway 20 corridor between Dyersville and Independence. Delaware County is centrally located just 45 minutes from some of Iowa's biggest hubs (Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, and Dubuque) - but you don't need to go far to find excitement. Delaware County is home to several golf courses, parks, museums, retail shops, a movie theatre, festivals and fairs, water sport recreational areas, and evening entertainment. Delaware County offers successful academics programs in three community school districts and a critical access hospital to provide healthcare close to home.
**Stryten offers a strong benefit package that includes the following:**
+ Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
+ Short-term, long term disability and employee life
+ 401(k) plan with Company Match
+ Paid Time Off
+ Paid Holidays
**Bonus Opportunities Available!**
+ **Gainshare Bonus** - hourly associates have the potential to earn up to 10% of their gross monthly pay; **potentially $00 per month** !
+ **Quarterly Attendance Bonus** - associates have the potential to earn up to ** 600 each quarter** ; just for showing up to work your scheduled hours!
+ **Production Bonus** - associates have the potential to earn monthly bonuses based on the plant hitting production goals; potentially 50 per month and more!
**_Apply online or text plantjobs to 97211 to begin your pre-screening process!_**
**Responsibilities**
+ Work with the line team to meet the daily production.
+ Will be required to do first piece inspection during the 1st hour of the day at their assigned station.
+ Meet daily production schedule.
+ Fill out necessary documentation
+ Must be able to understand and communicate with all employees to receive training instruction and perform responsibilities.
+ Must learn to follow quality control specs and procedures. Maintain accurate and timely SPC charts.
+ Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
+ Perform testing as required.
+ Perform weekly preventive maintenance on machine
+ Will be exposed to lead (dust, fumes, and molten form) and other hazards.
+ Must comply with safety and health regulations for the protection of self and co-workers.
+ Follow Excel lean Manufacturing Procedures.
+ Must comply with current Quality Systems Requirements
+ Perform other duties as assigned by management.
**Qualifications**
Physical Requirements:
+ Continuous standing, lifting, bending, and twisting
+ Occasionally required to work in extreme environmental conditions (hot, cold, humid)
+ Must wear personal protective equipment such as gloves, respirator, safety glasses, and steel toed shoes, hearing protection, etc., as outlined in established department PPE policy.
+ Must be able to do some heavy lifting.
Equipment Used:
+ Small hand tools, control panels, data collection equipment.
+ Molds for heat seal machine and small hand tools, control panels, data collection equipment.
Education, Experience, Skills Required:
+ Mechanical aptitude required.
+ Previous manufacturing experience helpful.
+ Computer literate.
+ Must achieve passing score on pre-employment assessment
+ GED or High School Diploma preferred but not required.
Stryten Energy encourages candidates with Military training and/ or experience to apply.
**EEO Statement**
Stryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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**About Statement**
Stryten Energy helps solve the world's most pressing energy challenges with a broad range of energy storage solutions across the Essential Power, Motive Power, Transportation, Military and Government sectors. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we partner with some of the world's most recognized companies to meet the growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy storage capacity. Stryten powers everything from submarines to subcompacts, microgrids, warehouses, distribution centers, cars, trains and trucks. Our stored energy technologies include advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow batteries, intelligent chargers and energy performance management software that keep people on the move and supply chains running. An industry leader backed by more than a century of expertise, Stryten has The Energy to Challenge the status quo and deliver top-performing energy solutions for today and tomorrow. Learn more atstryten.com.
**Job Locations** _IA-Manchester | IA-Cedar Rapids | IA-Dubuque | IA-Waterloo_
**Requisition ID** _2025-5086_
**Category** _Manufacturing - Operations_
**Position Type** _Regular Fulltime_
**Address** _913 South 10th Street_
**_Postal Code_** _52057_
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Cook for Production

Posting ID
151021

Department
Food & Nutrition Services/UIHC

Jobcode
Cook I

Working Title
Cook for Production

Details

Performs general cooking, food preparation and plating meals using standardized recipes and procedure. Cleans and sanitizes the A la Carte cooking area. Checks food against predetermined quality prior to service and records quality control information.

Variable hours, 5am-9pm. including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Variable days off

Hourly wage is $17.58 per hour

Contact

ACACIA LOPEZ
Email:

Application Instructions
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Ad Start Date
07/14/2025

Ad End Date
06/30/2026

Cook for Ala Carte Production

Posting ID
151022

Department
Food & Nutrition Services/UIHC

Jobcode
Cook I

Working Title
Cook for Ala Carte Production

Details

Performs general cooking, food preparation and plating meals using standardized recipes and procedure. Cleans and sanitizes the A la Carte cooking area. Checks food against predetermined quality prior to service and records quality control information.

Variable hours, 5am-9pm. including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Variable days off

Hourly wage is $17.58 per hour

Contact

ACACIA LOPEZ
Email:

Application Instructions
Please email me

Ad Start Date
07/14/2025

Ad End Date
06/30/2026

Our client, a leader in the manufacturing industry, is seeking a General Production Associate - Entry Level to join their team. As a General Production Associate, you will be part of the production department supporting various teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to safety, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment, which will align successfully in the organization.
**Job Title:** General Production Associate - Entry Level
**Location:** Centerville, IA
**Pay Range:** $17.08 per hour
**Shift:** Third (10:40 PM - 7:00 AM)
**What's the Job?**
+ Operate assigned machinery and equipment in a safe and productive manner.
+ Load and unload raw goods and finished products as required.
+ Conduct visual inspections of products to ensure quality standards are met.
+ Maintain housekeeping and general maintenance functions within the work area.
+ Adhere to all safety policies and procedures, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
**What's Needed?**
+ No prior experience required; entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.
+ Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively with a team.
+ Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
+ Willingness to work the assigned shift and adapt to changing tasks.
+ Basic understanding of safety practices in a manufacturing environment.
**What's in it for me?**
+ Opportunity to gain valuable experience in the manufacturing sector.
+ Work in a supportive and inclusive team environment.
+ Potential for career advancement within the organization.
+ Comprehensive training provided to ensure your success.
+ Engagement in a culture that values safety and quality.
**Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:**
+ Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
+ Dental Plan
+ Supplemental Life Insurance
+ Short Term Disability Insurance
+ 401(k)
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 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th 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.