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Staff Management | SMX is a recognized leader in comprehensive staffing solutions and was founded in 1988.

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Staff Management

Production Associate

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Full-timeBallinger, TexasOn-site$15 - $17/hr

Posted Wednesday, 1/14/2026

Staff Management | SMX is Hiring a Production Associate!

Location: Ballinger, TX
Pay Rate: $15.00 – $17.00/hour
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire, Long Term
Shifts Available: Day Shift and Night Shift
Pay Frequency: Weekly

Overview

Staff Management | SMX is hiring Production Associates in Ballinger, TX. This is a great opportunity to join a team with benefits and career growth potential. Staff Management | SMX is the gateway to full-time employment with Buddy’s Plant Plus, a company that manufactures, packages, and distributes the #1 choice in branded private-label lawn care products.

If you are dependable, safety-focused, and ready to work on a production line, apply today.

Schedule & Pay

Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday – Thursday (Friday–Sunday off) — $15.00/hour
Night Shift: 1:30 PM – 12:00 AM, Monday – Thursday (Friday–Sunday off) — $15.25/hour

Responsibilities

As a Production Associate, you will:

Work with a team on a production line
Ensure correct quality control of materials and finished products
Oversee quantities and types of materials used to create the end product
Sort and pack product into boxes
Perform quality checks and/or pallet stacking as needed
Follow safety, quality, and communication standards throughout the shift

Temp-to-hire opportunities are available after meeting tenure, attendance, and performance requirements.

Requirements

To qualify for this role, candidates must meet the following requirements:

Must be at least 18 years old
Must be able to stand for the entirety of an 8–12 hour shift
Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally
Must be able to stoop, bend, twist, and perform repetitive movements for the full shift duration
Must pass a drug test
Prior manufacturing or warehouse experience is a plus, but not required (training provided)
No background check required

Benefits

Weekly paychecks
Paid training
Direct Deposit or Cash Card pay options
Medical and Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Advancement opportunities
Climate-controlled environment
Casual dress code
On-the-spot perks

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