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Product Assistant Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Lakeland Companies

Production Assistant

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

The Production Assistant supports daily manufacturing operations by assisting with material handling, equipment setup, documentation, and general production tasks. This role ensures smooth workflow ...

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Alphabe Insight

Production Assistant

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$46K - $49K/yr

Production Assistant Skillbridge Academy is a forward-thinking institution dedicated to empowering individuals through innovative learning experiences. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative ...

Alphabe Insight

Production Assistant

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$46K - $49K/yr

Production Assistant Skillbridge Academy is a forward-thinking institution dedicated to empowering individuals through innovative learning experiences. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative ...

Alphabe Insight Inc

Production Assistant

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$49K - $53K/yr

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Production Assistant to support daily production operations and ensure workflows run smoothly. This role is ideal for individuals who are organized ...

Alphabe Insight Inc

Production Assistant

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$46K - $49K/yr

We are seeking a highly motivated Production Assistant to join our dynamic team in Minneapolis. In this role, you will support daily production operations, ensuring that projects run smoothly ...

Cherrywood Fabric Inc.

Production Assistant

Baxter, MN · On-site

$18/hr

Cherrywood Fabrics is a unique, creative business that manufactures our own product, as well as ... Collaborating with other Production Assistants during all steps of production * Handling raw ...

TSG - The Sheridan Group

Production Assistant

Cushing, MN · On-site

$15.50 - $20.25/hr

Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality standards. * Follow safety procedures and help maintain a clean, organized workspace. What We're Looking For: * High School diploma, GED, or ...

TSG - The Sheridan Group

Production Assistant

Lake Hubert, MN · On-site

$15.75 - $20.25/hr

Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality standards. * Follow safety procedures and help maintain a clean, organized workspace. What We're Looking For: * High School diploma, GED, or ...

TSG - The Sheridan Group

Production Assistant

Baxter, MN · On-site

$15.75 - $20.50/hr

Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality standards. * Follow safety procedures and help maintain a clean, organized workspace. What We're Looking For: * High School diploma, GED, or ...

TSG - The Sheridan Group

Production Assistant

Motley, MN · On-site

$14.75 - $19.25/hr

Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality standards. * Follow safety procedures and help maintain a clean, organized workspace. What We're Looking For: * High School diploma, GED, or ...

TSG - The Sheridan Group

Production Assistant

Emily, MN · On-site

$14.25 - $18.50/hr

Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality standards. * Follow safety procedures and help maintain a clean, organized workspace. What We're Looking For: * High School diploma, GED, or ...

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How much do product assistant jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for product assistant in Minnesota is $187,912.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,200.00 and $239,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a product assistant do?

As a product assistant, your main duties are to assist with product development, such as providing market research and analysis of competitor’s and their products, helping to coordinate the development and production schedule, ordering samples from vendors, and performing a variety of other administrative responsibilities. These include managing the project workflow, setting up testing schedules to assess whether products are ready for full production, filing paperwork, scheduling staff meetings, tracking development, and providing support to the product manager. Product assistants work in a range of industries, including engineering, manufacturing, and health care.

Can I be a product assistant with no experience?

Product assistant roles often require some familiarity with product management, communication skills, and basic technical knowledge, but many entry-level positions are open to candidates without prior experience. Employers may provide on-the-job training and look for qualities like eagerness to learn and strong organizational skills. Gaining relevant skills through online courses or internships can improve chances of securing such roles.

What is the difference between Product Assistant vs Product Coordinator?

AspectProduct AssistantProduct Coordinator
Required CredentialsAssociate degree or relevant experienceSimilar; often requires a bachelor's degree
Work EnvironmentSupportive team, administrative tasks, assisting product teamsCoordination of product activities, cross-department communication
Employer & Industry UsageRetail, tech, manufacturingTech, consumer goods, e-commerce
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Product Assistants typically focus on supporting product teams with administrative and operational tasks, while Product Coordinators handle more active coordination of product activities across departments. Both roles require similar credentials and are used across various industries, but their responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

How much do you get paid as a product assistant?

Product assistants typically earn between $40,000 and $60,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and the company. Entry-level positions may start lower, while experienced assistants or those in larger companies can earn higher salaries. Compensation often includes benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.

What is a product assistant?

Product Assistants are entry-level professionals who support product managers and teams in the development, launch, and management of products. Their responsibilities often include conducting market research, coordinating with various departments, handling administrative tasks, and assisting with product documentation. They play an important role in ensuring smooth communication and workflow within the product team. Product Assistants help gather feedback, track project progress, and manage schedules, contributing to the overall success of a product throughout its lifecycle.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a product assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Product Assistant, you generally need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a background in business, marketing, or a related field. Familiarity with product management software, project tracking tools like Jira or Trello, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are typically required. Excellent communication, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities are crucial soft skills for coordinating with cross-functional teams and managing competing priorities. These skills and qualifications are important to ensure smooth product development workflows and effective support for product managers.

How does a product assistant typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during a product launch?

Product Assistants play a vital role in supporting product launches by coordinating closely with teams such as marketing, design, engineering, and sales. They often facilitate communication, track progress on deliverables, and help ensure that all departments are aligned on timelines and objectives. This collaboration may involve organizing meetings, updating project documentation, and following up on action items to keep the launch on schedule. By working alongside various teams, Product Assistants gain valuable exposure to different aspects of the product lifecycle and develop skills that are critical for career growth in product management.
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Infographic showing various Product Assistant job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $187,912 per year, or $90.3 per hour.

Service and Product Assistant - TEMPORARY

Fairview Health Services

Minneapolis, MN • On-site

Full-time, Temporary

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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Fairview Health Services rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 250 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

132nd of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview is looking to add a Service and Product Assistant to our team at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. This is a temporary position with an anticipated end date of April 2, 2027. During the temporary assignment, this will be a full-time position (80 hours per pay period) and is benefit eligible.

This position works overnight from 10:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. on a rotating two-week schedule. Week 1 will be Monday through Thursday, and Week 2 will be Monday through Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. This position is represented by SEIU Local 113.

To receive, deliver, replenish, clean, and maintain appropriate equipment/supplies/linen/forms. To assist with maintaining inventory control. 
Responsibilities

  • Receive, deliver, replenish, clean, and maintain supplies/equipment/linen/forms including stat room, patient rooms, inventory locations, and other areas, as appropriate.
  • Assist with maintaining adequate inventory levels of equipment and supplies. Understanding of inventory control concepts with the ability to calculate par levels and adjust levels as necessary.
  • Identify product name, purpose, and connection (if any) with other products.
  • Coordinate the delivery of items arriving at the dock; assemble apply/remove properly tag/transmitter, and log into computer.
  • Respond to user/Materials Support Center requests for equipment/supplies/linen/forms with special attention to emergency request.
  • Assure that excess inventory in totes is accounted for, documented, and properly routed.
  • Match instruments from the Central Processing Center (CPC) to surgical supply pathway packs and linen packs.
  • Conduct cycle counts on a routine basis, identifying inventory require adjustments.
  • Assure appropriate rotation of rental equipment.
  • Locate/remove products due to product recall/product change.
  • Perform gross decontamination of instruments, clean, rinse, and properly route utensils. Decontaminate and clean patient care equipment such as, but not limited to: IV pumps’ sequential compression devices; syringe pumps’ warmers; respiratory care equipment; blood pressure apparatus’ walkers’ commodes orthopedic apparatus; case carts etc. Decontaminate and clean laboratory glassware; general laboratory waste; etc.
  • Monitor a replace disinfectant in sinks and automatic equipment.
  • Answer telephones as needed.
  • Operate computer for supply requests, equipment requests, equipment tracking, productivity reporting, etc.
  • Follow established policies and procedures.
  • Differentiate between requests; urgent, routine, and emergency (life threatening) for products, supplies, and equipment. Respond to requests and according to priority of emergency, urgent and routine, prioritize patient related needs first.
  • Differentiate between supply usage, routine, special cause, patient volume change and cyclical changes. Alerts Inventory Specialist to inventory variances, stock-outs, and defects, etc.
  • Prioritize meeting inventory needs and patient care needs so there are no short term or long-term negative impacts.
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills by listening respectfully, giving balanced feedback directly and honestly, talking with others to clarify differences and utilizing first party communication.
  • Collaborate with nursing staff and SPAN staff in making unit inventory decisions.
  • Follow through on caregivers inquires, requests, complaints. Keep caregiver up to date about progress of request.
  • Maintain and assure patient confidentiality
  • Other duties as requested and required.
  • Meets all role-related and age-specific competencies.

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or 2 years of experience

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information:  https://www.fairview.org/benefits/localseiu


Compensation Disclaimer
The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected statusQualifications:$21.96- $28.24 HourlyEducation:UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: UNAVAILABLE

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Fairview Health Services is an industry-leading, award-winning nonprofit that offers an entire network of healthcare services. Fairview is one part of M Health Fairview, a partnership between the University of Minnesota, M Physicians and Fairview Health Services. Together, we combine the University's deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview's extensive roots in community medicine. Our care portfolio includes community hospitals, academic hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, senior facilities, facilitated living centers, rehabilitation centers, home health care services, counseling, pharmacies and benefit management services.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Minneapolis, MN, US

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