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Walgreens

Customer Service Associate - Temporary

Rumford, ME · On-site

$15 - $20.75/hr

* Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience. * Registers sales on assigned cash register, provides customers with courteous, fair, friendly, and efficient checkout service.

Walgreens

Customer Service Associate - Temporary

Winthrop, ME · On-site

$14.25 - $19.75/hr

* Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience. * Registers sales on assigned cash register, provides customers with courteous, fair, friendly, and efficient checkout service.

Walgreens

Customer Service Associate - Temporary

Winthrop, ME · On-site

$14.25 - $19.75/hr

* Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience. * Registers sales on assigned cash register, provides customers with courteous, fair, friendly, and efficient checkout service.

Walgreens

Customer Service Associate - Temporary

Rumford, ME · On-site

$15 - $20.75/hr

* Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience. * Registers sales on assigned cash register, provides customers with courteous, fair, friendly, and efficient checkout service.

Focus

Travel SLP - $2,524 per week

Waterville, ME · On-site

$2.5K/wk

Contract Assignment - 13 Weeks (Temporary) Shift: 5x8 Days Rewards: (Speech Language Pathologist) * Pay depends on location and experience. * Health Insurance Coverage * 401K matching * New licensing ...

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As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary in Farmington, ME is $19.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.91 and $20.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a temporary job?

A Temporary job is an employment arrangement in which both parties, the employee and employer, agree in advance that the position will be filled for a set period. Temporary jobs often are based on employers’ seasonal or specific project needs. Occasionally, Temporary employees will be offered ongoing, full-time positions if their performance is excellent and a position is available. However, you should not assume this will be the case.

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

To thrive as a Temporary Worker, you need adaptability, a basic educational background, and the ability to quickly learn new tasks or procedures. Familiarity with office software, point-of-sale systems, or specific industry tools may be required depending on the assignment. Strong communication, reliability, and a positive attitude help you integrate quickly into new teams and environments. These skills ensure you can efficiently contribute to various workplaces and make a positive impression during short-term assignments.

What are some common challenges faced in temporary positions, and how can I overcome them?

Temporary roles often require quick adaptation to new environments, processes, and teams. You may face challenges such as limited onboarding, unclear expectations, or integrating with established staff. To succeed, be proactive in asking questions, clarify your responsibilities early on, and demonstrate flexibility. Building rapport with colleagues and being open to feedback can also help you make a positive impact and potentially open doors to longer-term opportunities.

What is the difference between Temporary vs Permanent?

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Credentials/CertificationsMay require basic qualifications or specific certifications depending on the roleTypically requires more comprehensive credentials and sometimes ongoing training
Work EnvironmentShort-term, flexible, often project-based or seasonalLong-term, stable, integrated into company culture
Employer UsageUsed for covering absences, seasonal work, or project needsHired for ongoing roles with career growth opportunities

Temporary jobs offer short-term employment with flexible durations, ideal for covering specific needs or seasonal work. Permanent positions provide long-term stability and are suited for those seeking career growth within a company. Understanding these differences helps job seekers choose roles that align with their career goals and current needs.

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Infographic showing various Temporary job openings in Farmington, ME as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% As Needed, 60% Full Time, 25% Part Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 90% In-person, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,525 per year, or $19 per hour.

Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift - Temporary Role

Lignetics

Strong, ME • On-site

$17 - $20/hr

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Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

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Job Type
Temporary
Description
Forklift Operator - Temporary Role
Salary: $17.00 to $20.00 plus shift differential
Shift: 2 pm to 10 pm - Monday to Friday - occasional overtime & weekends may be required
Job Type: Full-time
** Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.
Forklift Operator Job Description:
Operates and drives gasoline, liquefied gas, or electric-powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices, such as forklift, boom, scoop, lift beam and swivel-hook, fork-grapple, clamps, elevating platform, or trailer hitch, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials in warehouse, storage yard, or factory. Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus. Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials, or hooks tow trucks to trailer hitch, and transports load to designated area.
Forklift Operator Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for operating a forklift in the warehouse and production areas of the plant.
  • Prior to shift start, ensure propane tanks are filled and forklift equipment is properly blown out and all fluids checked.
  • Grease fittings if needed.
  • All raw materials are to be stacked in a neat and orderly fashion.
  • The warehouse is to be swept daily and trash bins emptied when full.
  • All trucks loaded are to have proper paperwork before being loaded (packing slips and weight ticket). All trucks loaded are to be counted and recounted by another associate and both persons sign off that the proper amount of product has been verified and loaded.
  • Packaging slips must be attached to all loads and packing slip enclosed.
  • Load seals must be attached to all trucks by the forklift operator before the truck leaves the dock area. Plywood is to be stacked during the teardown of pods.
  • When the plywood rack is full, it is to be banded and stacked for later use.
  • Re Stacks and bags returned to system must be worked on daily and recorded.
  • Seat belts are to be worn at all times and the lift must be operated at a safe speed.
  • Junk pallets are to be stacked and put in their proper place until they can be disposed of.
  • Clean up warehouse at the end of shift.
  • Responsible for assisting other production areas, as needed.
  • Move and wrap completed products.
  • Assist the Shift Leads to start and stop the pellet mills.
  • Any other duties as assigned.
Forklift Operator Qualifications/Education:
  • High School diploma or GED preferred.
  • Requires the ability to communicate both verbally & in writing English.
  • Prior forklift and production line experience preferred.
  • Will require good eye, hand and foot coordination.
  • Must be able to pass the company forklift training.
  • Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time and multi-task
  • Will be lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for a minimum of 7 hours per day.
  • Required to read and interpret scales.
  • Requires mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills to adjust the weight and timing of bailer and various other simple maintenance problems.

About Lignetics, Inc.
Lignetics, Inc. offers clean, renewable solutions. We have 30 years of experience innovating eco-friendly essentials for everyday life. Lignetics manufactures a variety of consumer brands in several different categories including wood pellets for home heating, BBQ pellets for grilling, wood pellets and shavings for animal bedding, and a wood fiber-based cat litter. Each of our products have unique features and benefits but are all linked with a wonderful recycled, renewable, sustainable, and carbon neutral story. We turn recycled sawdust into value-add, branded consumer products.
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