Production Specialist Jobs in Maine
Production Specialist jobs in Maine are concentrated in Portland, Bangor, and Augusta, where manufacturing, food processing, and defense contracting drive consistent demand for specialists in quality control, process optimization, and equipment operation. Established employers with lasting Maine footprints include General Dynamics Mission Systems in Bath, Idexx Laboratories in Westbrook, and Sappi North America in Skowhegan. Openings run from entry-level floor roles to senior production leads overseeing multi-shift operations. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Work Location: Waterville, Maine
Pay: $15.25 - $17.00 (D.O.E)
If you’ve ever visited a Goodwill Retail Store, you know firsthand how inviting it is. Clothing is arranged by size, and color; collectibles and other items are grouped together, and carefully priced. Production Specialists work behind the scenes to ensure this happens. How? They go through assigned donated merchandise, reviewing one by one, pricing, and organizing.
If you enjoy physical tasks, have an eye for detail, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-centered environment, working as a Goodwill NNE Production Specialist might be the new career you’re looking for.
Job Summary:
The Production Specialist works under the direction of store management to maintain efficient store operations. Day to day, this role provides outstanding customer service, selects great quality merchandise from donations to stock the sales floor, and maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment. The production specialist role is expected to:
- Sorts, inspects, and stocks donated goods
- Optimizes the value of donations
- Meets minimum Units Per Hour (UPH) and production effectiveness expectations
- Responsible for exercising care in the performance of job tasks. Must follow Agency safety policies and procedures established within respective departments. SAFETY BEGINS WITH YOU!
- Represents the Agency in all interactions with other members of the Goodwill community and the general public, supporting the agency's vision of creating sustainable communities that thrive through the full participation of their diverse residents.
- Performs duties by Agency policies and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
- Works with supervisors to ensure individual production goals are met consistently.
- Maintains an accurate record of daily production completed during designated production times.
- Ensures compliance with Agency standard training in their location.
- Pricing merchandise using best practices and stocking to the sales floor plan
- Processes material at the donation site by sorting donations made throughout the day
Requirements:
- Ability to display a positive, friendly attitude to maintain a positive work environment
- Mathematical and literacy skills to support job duties
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- A criminal background check that meets agency standards
Minimum Qualifications:
- Mathematical and literacy skills to support job duties
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs which include evenings, weekends, and holidays
- A criminal background check that meets agency standards
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Light manufacturing, Donation, warehouse work experience, or certification
- Prior thrift or used goods Donation experience
- High school diploma, GED, HiSET, or equivalent
In addition to employment that is fulfilling, meaningful and supportive, Goodwill employees also receive:
- Medical Insurance
- Flex Spending
- Vision and Dental offered *
- Paid Short & Long Term Disability
- Paid Life Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off Plan (pro-rated for Part-Time employees) *
- Paid Holidays (pro-rated for Part-Time employees) *
- 403(b) retirement plan, with employer match *
- 40% Employee discount at Goodwill stores in ME, NH & VT *
- Valuable job training with growth potential *
- Discount on personal cell phone plans *
- Local community discounts *
- These benefits also available to Part-Time employees
Education
Preferred- High School Diploma/GED or better
Skills
Preferred- Customer Service
- Interpersonal Skills
- Leadership
Behaviors
Preferred- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Motivations
Preferred- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Work Location: Waterville, Maine
Pay: $15.25 - $17.00 (D.O.E)
If you’ve ever visited a Goodwill Retail Store, you know firsthand how inviting it is. Clothing is arranged by size, and color; collectibles and other items are grouped together, and carefully priced. Production Specialists work behind the scenes to ensure this happens. How? They go through assigned donated merchandise, reviewing one by one, pricing, and organizing.
If you enjoy physical tasks, have an eye for detail, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-centered environment, working as a Goodwill NNE Production Specialist might be the new career you’re looking for.
Job Summary:
The Production Specialist works under the direction of store management to maintain efficient store operations. Day to day, this role provides outstanding customer service, selects great quality merchandise from donations to stock the sales floor, and maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment. The production specialist role is expected to:
- Sorts, inspects, and stocks donated goods
- Optimizes the value of donations
- Meets minimum Units Per Hour (UPH) and production effectiveness expectations
- Responsible for exercising care in the performance of job tasks. Must follow Agency safety policies and procedures established within respective departments. SAFETY BEGINS WITH YOU!
- Represents the Agency in all interactions with other members of the Goodwill community and the general public, supporting the agency's vision of creating sustainable communities that thrive through the full participation of their diverse residents.
- Performs duties by Agency policies and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
- Works with supervisors to ensure individual production goals are met consistently.
- Maintains an accurate record of daily production completed during designated production times.
- Ensures compliance with Agency standard training in their location.
- Pricing merchandise using best practices and stocking to the sales floor plan
- Processes material at the donation site by sorting donations made throughout the day
Requirements:
- Ability to display a positive, friendly attitude to maintain a positive work environment
- Mathematical and literacy skills to support job duties
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- A criminal background check that meets agency standards
Minimum Qualifications:
- Mathematical and literacy skills to support job duties
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs which include evenings, weekends, and holidays
- A criminal background check that meets agency standards
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Light manufacturing, Donation, warehouse work experience, or certification
- Prior thrift or used goods Donation experience
- High school diploma, GED, HiSET, or equivalent
In addition to employment that is fulfilling, meaningful and supportive, Goodwill employees also receive:
- Medical Insurance
- Flex Spending
- Vision and Dental offered *
- Paid Short & Long Term Disability
- Paid Life Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off Plan (pro-rated for Part-Time employees) *
- Paid Holidays (pro-rated for Part-Time employees) *
- 403(b) retirement plan, with employer match *
- 40% Employee discount at Goodwill stores in ME, NH & VT *
- Valuable job training with growth potential *
- Discount on personal cell phone plans *
- Local community discounts *
- These benefits also available to Part-Time employees
Education
Preferred- High School Diploma/GED or better
Skills
Preferred- Customer Service
- Interpersonal Skills
- Leadership
Behaviors
Preferred- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Motivations
Preferred- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Where Maine roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Production Specialist Job Market in Maine
A snapshot from current Maine openings, updated as new roles post.
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What Maine Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in production specialist jobs across Maine.
- High school diploma or GED with demonstrated production or manufacturing floor experience
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles, 5S methodology, or continuous improvement processes
- Ability to operate and monitor production equipment while maintaining quality and safety standards
- Experience reading work orders, assembly drawings, or standard operating procedures accurately
- Proficiency with basic quality control tools such as calipers, gauges, or inspection checklists
- Physical capability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and work rotating shifts
Production Specialist Jobs in Maine: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a production specialist in Maine?
Most production specialist roles in Maine require a high school diploma or equivalent, with employers placing strong weight on hands-on manufacturing or production floor experience. Maine does not issue a state license specifically for production specialists, but roles in food processing may require food handler certification through the Maine Department of Agriculture, and defense-sector positions often require a federal security clearance. Technical programs at institutions like Eastern Maine Community College or Southern Maine Community College provide practical manufacturing credentials that strengthen applications.
Which companies hire production specialists in Maine?
Employers hiring production specialists in Maine right now include Goodwill Industries of Northern New Engl, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Maine's defense manufacturing, paper and wood products, and biotech sectors generate the most sustained demand for production specialist talent across the state.
Which Maine cities have the most production specialist jobs?
Windham, Biddeford, and Brunswick have the most production specialist openings in Maine. Portland anchors the largest share, driven by its biotech, food manufacturing, and distribution industries, while Bangor and Augusta support steady demand through regional healthcare manufacturing and state government operations, and smaller cities like Bath and Westbrook carry consistent volume from anchor employers such as General Dynamics and Idexx Laboratories.
How can I get hired as a production specialist in Maine with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is applying for a production associate or manufacturing technician role at a large Maine facility and working toward a specialist title internally. Employers like Idexx Laboratories and Sappi North America regularly hire entry-level floor workers and provide on-the-job training. Completing a manufacturing technology certificate at Eastern Maine Community College or Southern Maine Community College signals readiness to employers and can substitute for prior experience. Lateral moves from warehouse, quality inspection, or assembly technician roles are also common paths into production specialist positions.
Where can I find and apply to production specialist jobs in Maine?
You can find and apply to production specialist jobs in Maine on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maine openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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