Food Production Operator — 1st Shift

QPS Employment Group; Town of Monticello (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is hiring for a Production role on the 1st shift in Monticello, WI. The position offers a starting wage of $19.49 per hour and runs from 5:00am to 3:00pm, supporting a dynamic food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include sanitation, equipment cleaning, and processing tasks on the production line. Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 lbs and follow written procedures while communicating effectively within the plant.

Qualifications

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs frequently.
• Experience in food production or sanitation is helpful but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not mandatory.
• Capable of reading, understanding, and following written procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively within the plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform sanitation tasks, following safety protocols with chemicals.
• Inspect and clean equipment undersides for hygiene and maintenance.
• Fill, flip, lift, and palletize forms on the production line.
• Transport materials by cart and move carts onto lifts (up to 3 ft).
• Distribute curd into vats using shoveling techniques.
• Load, bag, scale, label, and box products; may use a retractable knife.
• Cut products with small paring knives as required.
• Assist with other production activities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Reading procedures

Plant communication

Food production sanitation (helpful)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

QPS Employment Group is hiring for a Production role on the 1st shift in Monticello, WI. The position offers a starting wage of $19.49 per hour and runs from 5:00am to 3:00pm, supporting a dynamic food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include sanitation, equipment cleaning, and processing tasks on the production line. Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 lbs and follow written procedures while communicating effectively within the plant.