Machine Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Town of Bear Creek (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Appleton, WI is seeking a direct-hire production associate. The role involves operating and monitoring production machinery, inspecting products for quality, and maintaining efficient, safe work practices on a day or overnight schedule.

Candidates should have experience with manufacturing or packaging equipment, be able to lift up to 50 lbs, and demonstrate reliability and teamwork. Training is provided for machine setup and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience operating manufacturing or packaging machinery preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify quality defects.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn machine setup.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Experience using pallet jacks or other material-handling equipment a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery to ensure consistent output.
• Inspect products during and after production to verify quality standards.
• Maintain production efficiency by troubleshooting minor machine issues.
• Perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance on equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Package finished products according to specifications.
• Use pallet jacks to move materials and finished goods.
• Accurately document production counts, quality checks, and downtime.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliable attendance

Teamwork

Lifting 50 lbs

Following instructions

Job description

DIRECT HIRE OPPORTUNITY!

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 6:00pm OR Monday - Friday, 6:00pm - 6:00am

Pay:

$22.05/HR

Duties:

• Operate and monitor production machinery to ensure consistent output
• Inspect products during and after production to verify quality standards
• Maintain production efficiency by troubleshooting minor machine issues
• Perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance on equipment
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area
• Package finished products according to specifications
• Use pallet jacks to move materials and finished goods
• Accurately document production counts, quality checks, and downtime

Qualifications:

• Previous experience operating manufacturing or packaging machinery preferred
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify quality defects
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn machine setup
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
• Experience using pallet jacks or other material‑handling equipment a plus
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Why Express Employment Professionals, Appleton WI?

• Express, Appleton WI placed over 1,350 people in 2024 just in the Appleton area!
• We provide our associates with excellent comprehensive and competitive benefits!
• When you apply to us, you apply to 100+ companies in the Fox Valley!
• Over 170 people were hired to a permanent position in 2024.