Entry Level Production Worker

Entry Level Production Worker - No Previous Experience Required

Join our team as a Kitter, where you will be responsible for assembling kits of test strips, bottles, and other components of pool testing kits. This role involves lifting up to 25 lbs, packaging products, operating basic production tools, and ensuring quality by removing, documenting, and reporting defective materials/products. You will monitor material levels and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs). Additional duties may be required, and extended hours may be necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble kits of test strips, bottles, and other pieces of pool testing kit.
• Lift up to 25 lbs.
• Package products and operate basic production tools.
• Remove, separate, document, and report defective materials/products.
• Monitor material levels.
• Follow SOPs.
• Perform additional duties as required and work extended hours when necessary.

Essential Skills:

• Experience in production, manufacturing, and general production.
• Ability to work as a production line worker, bottler, picker packer, machine operator.
• Proficiency in packing and packaging.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Entry level position with good job tenure.
• Desire to work in manufacturing.
• Candidates from restaurant and distribution settings will be considered if they have good job tenure.
• Ability to stand all day and lift 25 lbs.

Why Work Here?

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with room for growth within the company. We promote from within, providing opportunities for career advancement. Many employees have started in the test strip department and have been promoted to bottling and other departments, receiving raises along the way.

Work Environment:

The company is recognized globally as a leader in manufacturing chemicals and test kits for monitoring water quality, offering nearly 600 different test-kit configurations. Established as W. A. Taylor & Company in 1930, the company was acquired by Fluidra, an international company, leading to record sales and production levels each year. The production environment includes about 90 people, with work hours from Monday to Friday, 1st shift from 6:00am to 2:30pm.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sparks, MD.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $16.50 - $16.50/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision; Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available; Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents); Short and long-term disability; Health Spending Account (HSA); Transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Sparks, MD.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 2026.