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1st Shift Production Assistant - Assembly

Strouse
Westminster, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026

Production Assistant:

1st Shift Scheduling Options Include:

  • Full Time - Monday through Friday, 7:00AM - 3:15PM
  • Full Time- 4/10 Schedule- Monday through Thursday 6:00AM - 4:15PM (If need is available)

3rd Shift Scheduling Options Include:

  • Full Time - Monday through Thursday, 8:00PM - 6:15AM (4/10)

The Production Assistant is a detail-oriented position in the Production Department of the company. This position assists in packaging, inventory control, and quality control.

Essential Functions:

  • Perform appropriate packaging and shipping methods for products and customers.
  • Create labels and implement label changes utilizing the Easy Label programs on the Tharo printers.
  • Operate non-press equipment per work order, work instruction, job ticket, and ISO procedures.
  • Implement quality control procedures using quality checks as defined by the IPIC, Quality Manager and Production Supervisor.
  • Maintain plant cleanliness and efficiency; cleaning, emptying trash, recyclables, etc.
  • Maintain samples and retains as required.
  • Contribute to the creation, improvement, implementation, documentation, and performance of the processes and procedures of The Strouse Corporation Quality Management System.
  • Embody Strouse’s values, through respect, and continual focus on process improvement and customer delivery excellence.

Competencies:

  • Attention to Detail
  • Good communication, problem solving, listening, and interpersonal skills.
  • Possess a strong work ethic and team player mentality.
  • Teamwork and effective communication.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described herein are those that must be met by the employee (with or without reasonable accommodation) to successfully perform the essential functions of the Production Assistant position:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects that weigh up to 50 pounds, frequently lift, and/or move objects that weigh 20 to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Required Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Computer Proficiency: Basic Data Entry Skills
  • Must be 18 years old, or older

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Related Experience in a Manufacturing/Warehouse Environment.

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. All employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned to support Strouse’s growing, and fast paced business. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $16

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