Manufacturing & Light Industrial Staffing
Production associates, machine operators, assemblers, packers and quality inspectors for manufacturers across Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky.
Manufacturing & Light Industrial Staffing for Employers
Whether you need to cover a second shift, scale up for seasonal production or fill hard-to-find roles, we deliver pre-screened people matched to your line, your shift and your work environment.
Manufacturing & Light Industrial Jobs
Production, assembly, machine operator, packaging and quality jobs on all shifts. Weekly pay, temp-to-hire opportunities and jobs close to home.
How We Staff Manufacturing & Light Industrial
Manufacturers count on us to keep lines running. Here’s how we do it.
Matched to Your Line
We match associates to the pace, physical demands and work environment of your production floor.
Shift Coverage
First, second, third and weekend shifts, plus overtime and short-notice call-ins.
Seasonal Production
Scale up for seasonal demand and scale back down without adding permanent headcount.
Multi-Site Support
One staffing partner across multiple facilities, with consistent screening and onboarding.
Safety & Quality Focus
We orient associates to your safety and quality expectations so they start ready to work.
Temp-to-Hire Pipeline
See how associates perform on the job before offering permanent positions.
Every industry we serve can choose temporary, temp-to-hire or direct-hire staffing.
How Manufacturing Staffing Works
01
Tell us what you need
Call or book a call. We learn the role, shift, pay rate, skills and your site’s requirements.
02
We recruit and screen
Our local recruiters find candidates and screen them for job fit and your requirements.
03
Orientation
Associates learn the job, schedule and your expectations before they start.
04
Assignments begin
Your new associates show up ready for their first shift, usually within 24 to 48 hours of your order.
05
We stay in touch
We follow up after the first day, run weekly payroll and backfill openings fast.
Manufacturing & Light Industrial Roles We Fill
We place manufacturing and production workers on all shifts, with weekly pay.
Production Associate
Machine Operator
Assembly Associate
Line Worker
Packer
Quality Inspector
Material Handler
Forklift Operator
Sanitation Associate
CNC Operator
Maintenance Helper
Production Lead
Manufacturing Job Descriptions
What the most common manufacturing jobs involve, for employers writing job orders and for job seekers deciding what to apply for.
Production Associate
Performs assigned tasks on a production line, such as feeding, assembling, inspecting or packing product. Often entry-level.
Machine Operator
Sets up, runs and monitors production machines and checks output for quality.
Assembly Associate
Builds products or components by hand or with tools, following work instructions and quality standards.
Quality Inspector
Checks parts and products against specifications using visual checks and measuring tools, and flags defects.
Packer
Packs finished product for shipment, labeling and palletizing as needed.
Sanitation Associate
Cleans and sanitizes production equipment and areas, often overnight, to meet safety and sanitation standards.
Manufacturing & Light Industrial Pay Rates
Typical hourly pay for TA Staffing assignments. Actual pay depends on the employer, shift, experience and location. Updated November 2026.
Material Handling
General Material Handler
Move and organize materials throughout facilities
Production Material Handler
Deliver parts and supplies to manufacturing lines
Assembly Line Feeder
Keep production stations stocked with components
Pallet Jack Operator
Move palletized products using powered equipment
Freight Handler
Load, unload and sort freight shipments
Dock Worker
Stage freight and maintain dock operations
Kitting Associate
Assemble parts and materials into production kits
Parts Handler
Receive, sort and distribute manufacturing parts
Tugger Operator
Transport materials using industrial tugger vehicles
Material Handling Lead
Coordinate material movement and production support
Warehouse Operations
Warehouse Associate
Receive, store, pick and pack merchandise
Order Picker
Select products using pick lists and scanners
Packer
Package, label and prepare orders for shipment
Shipping Associate
Prepare outgoing freight and shipping labels
Receiving Associate
Inspect and record incoming shipments
Inventory Clerk
Count stock and update inventory systems
Warehouse Team Lead
Direct daily activities of warehouse employees
Quality Control Inspector
Inspect products for defects and accuracy
Returns Processor
Inspect and process returned merchandise
Warehouse Supervisor
Oversee warehouse staff, productivity and safety
What Does Manufacturing Staffing Cost?
Your rate depends on the position, the pay rate, the shift and how long you need help. Higher-skill roles and harder-to-fill shifts cost more than general labor.
Our rate covers recruiting, screening, onboarding, weekly payroll, payroll taxes and workers’ compensation, so you add people without adding headcount or paperwork.
Why Employers Choose TA Staffing for Manufacturing & Light Industrial
Since 1986
Locally owned staffing in Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky
24–48 hrs
Typical time to fill an order
87%
Of associates still on the job after 30 days
100,000+
People placed with 600+ employers
We’ve supplied manufacturers across Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky since 1986, from single-shift plants to multi-facility operations.
Offices Serving Manufacturing & Light Industrial Employers
TA Staffing serves manufacturing and light industrial employers and job seekers across Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky from five local offices. Walk-ins are welcome Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
What people say
Rated 4.4 stars across 300+ Google reviews company-wide.