Equipment Operator

ManpowerGroup; Ladysmith (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Full-time role

Cross-training opportunities

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking an Equipment Operator in Ladysmith, WI to safely operate industrial machinery including automated packaging lines and support manufacturing operations. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, teamwork and willingness to learn in a collaborative environment.

The position offers 2nd and 3rd shifts with a starting pay of $19/hour plus a $2/hour shift differential, weekly pay with direct deposit, and potential cross-training to expand skills within a stable full-time role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Willingness to work in a physically active environment.
• Safety-oriented mindset and reliable work ethic.
• Prior forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate industrial machinery, including automated packaging lines.
• Work collaboratively with team members to maximize output and maintain quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace following good housekeeping practices.
• Assist with light-duty maintenance and operate forklifts as needed.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Reliable

Team player

Willing to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

Our client, an established producer of high-quality wood pellets based in Ladysmith, is seeking motivated individuals to join their team as Process & Equipment Operators. As a Process & Equipment Operator, you will play a vital role in supporting manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality. The ideal candidate will demonstrate reliability, safety consciousness, and a willingness to learn and cross-train, contributing positively to a collaborative work environment.

Job Title: Equipment Operator

Location: Ladysmith, WI

Pay Range: $19/hr + $2/hr Shift Differential from 7p-7a

Shift: 2nd Shift, 3p-11p and 3rd Shift, 11p-7a

What's the Job?

• Safely operate industrial machinery, including automated packaging lines
• Work collaboratively with team members to maximize output and maintain quality standards
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace following good housekeeping practices
• Assist with light-duty maintenance and operate forklifts as needed

What's Needed?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to pass a background check
• Willingness to work in a physically active environment
• Safety-oriented mindset and reliable work ethic
• Prior forklift experience

What's in it for me?

• Starting pay of $19/hour with a $2/hour shift premium
• Weekly Pay with Direct Deposit
• Opportunity to work in a stable, full-time role
• Supportive team environment focused on safety and quality
• Potential for cross-training and skill development

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.