Assistant Machine Operator

Manpower; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. in Appleton, WI, is seeking an Assistant Machine Operator. This entry-level role supports production teams and offers hands-on training to learn multiple machine support tasks.

You will start by learning a primary support position and progress toward operating roles, with a focus on safety, quality, and teamwork.

The position involves loading/unloading machines, prepping products, and using pallet jacks or forklifts as part of daily production operations.

Qualifications

• Comfort working in a fast-paced production environment and staying focused on quality and safety.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform frequent bending, lifting, and moving of finished goods.
• Willingness to learn and follow training instructions for assigned machine support tasks.
• Basic readiness to work with material handling equipment (training and safe operation expectations apply).
• Reliable attendance and a team-oriented attitude to support production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations by assisting production teams and learning critical support roles.
• Get trained in one primary support position and build toward learning multiple roles before advancing into a main operator position.
• Prepare and stage products - Load and unload machines.
• As a Packaging Operator - Wrap and prepare finished products.
• Use material handling equipment such as pallet jacks or forklifts to transport products safely and efficiently as part of daily production support.

Job description

Assistant Machine Operators

Our client, Manufacturing is seeking a Entry Level Machine Assistant to join their team. As a Entry Level Machine Assistant, you will be part of the production teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, a safety-first mindset, and the willingness to learn hands-on skills that help keep machine operations running efficiently.

Job Title: Assistant Machine Operator

Location: Appleton, WI

Shift: 1st and 2nd shifts are available (NO rotating shifts)

What's the Job?

• Support manufacturing operations by assisting production teams and learning critical support roles.
• Get trained in one primary support position and build toward learning multiple roles before advancing into a main operator position.
• Prepare and stage products - Load and unload machines
• As a Packaging Operator - Wrap and prepare finishedproducts
• Use material handling equipment such as pallet jacks or forklifts to transport products safely and efficiently as part of daily production support.

What's Needed?

• Comfort working in a fast-paced production environment and staying focused on quality and safety.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform frequent bending, lifting, and moving of finished goods.
• Willingness to learn and follow training instructions for assigned machine support tasks.
• Basic readiness to work with material handling equipment (training and safe operation expectations apply).
• Reliable attendance and a team-oriented attitude to support production schedules.

What's in it for me?

• Hands-on manufacturing experience with structured training in essential support positions.
• A clear path to expand your skills by learning multiple roles before moving into a main operator position.
• The opportunity to contribute directly to efficient machine operation and daily production success.
• Experience working alongside production teams in a collaborative, operational setting.
• Motivation to grow your capabilities in a role that values learning, consistency, and safe work habits.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals.

In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Experis, Talent Solutions and Jefferson Wells. For more information about Manpower, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.