Manufacturing Associate

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is hiring a Manufacturing Associate to join a modern, automated production team in Wisconsin. You will operate and monitor automated production lines, perform quality checks, and help maintain safe, efficient operations in a 12-hour shift environment.

Training will be provided; forklift experience is a plus. The role offers long-term growth with potential evaluation-to-hire, and requires flexibility to rotate shifts every 8 weeks and to work

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Manufacturing, production, factory, assembly, warehouse, or logistics experience preferred but not required.
• Forklift experience or certification is a plus.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to read and understand production-related documents.
• Ability to accurately complete paperwork and production records.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify equipment issues and troubleshoot basic problems.
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Willingness to learn new equipment, processes, and skills.
• Must be comfortable rotating between day and night shifts every 8 weeks.
• Must be willing to work overtime or a different shift when required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and monitor automated production and packaging equipment.
• Operate and troubleshoot stacking robots, conveyors, case sealers, and stretch wrappers.
• Use HMI systems and manual methods to operate equipment.
• Monitor production flow and respond to machine and sorter alarms.
• Safely clear minor jams and reset equipment.
• Release and assign products to robot lanes and verify proper configurations.
• Accurately count, scan, and label finished products.
• Perform visual quality checks and identify/report product defects.
• Detect and report equipment abnormalities or changes in machine performance.
• Follow production schedules, work instructions, BOMs, diagrams, and other production documents.
• Keep production lines, equipment, and work areas clean and free of scrap and debris.
• Weigh, tag, record, and stage scrap and recyclable materials.
• Communicate work status with team members and leadership during shift changes.
• Work in various areas throughout the facility as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures, learned processes, and GMPs.

Skills

Forklift

Basic math

Computer skills

Documentation

Paperwork

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Adaptability

Willingness to learn

Overtime availability

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Manufacturing Associate – Automated Production

Pay:$20/hr
Schedule:2-2-3 Rotating 12-Hour Shifts
Shift Hours:7:00 AM–7:00 PM or 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
Shift Rotation:Employees switch betweenday and night shifts every 8 weeks

Long-Term Opportunity

This is along-term evaluation-to-hire opportunitywith the potential to transition from an Express Employment assignment to direct employment with the company. The goal is to identify dependable, hardworking employees who are a strong fit for the team and provide them with the opportunity to build a long-term career.

Job Overview

We are looking for a dependable and safety-mindedManufacturing Associateto join a growing production team in a modern, automated manufacturing facility.

In this role, you will operate and monitor automated production and packaging equipment, perform quality checks, handle materials, respond to equipment issues, and help keep production running safely and efficiently.

Previous manufacturing experience is preferred but not required. Training will be provided for qualified candidates who are willing to learn and grow with the company.

What You’ll Do

• Safely operate and monitor automated production and packaging equipment

• Operate and troubleshoot stacking robots, conveyors, case sealers, and stretch wrappers

• Use HMI systems and manual methods to operate equipment

• Monitor production flow and respond to machine and sorter alarms

• Safely clear minor jams and reset equipment

• Release and assign products to robot lanes and verify proper configurations

• Accurately count, scan, and label finished products

• Perform visual quality checks and identify/report product defects

• Detect and report equipment abnormalities or changes in machine performance

• Follow production schedules, work instructions, BOMs, diagrams, and other production documents

• Keep production lines, equipment, and work areas clean and free of scrap and debris

• Weigh, tag, record, and stage scrap and recyclable materials

• Communicate work status with team members and leadership during shift changes

• Work in various areas throughout the facility as needed

• Follow all safety procedures, learned processes, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

Equipment You’ll Work With

Employees may be trained to operate and work around a variety of automated, production, and material-handling equipment, including:

• Stacking robots

• Conveyors and palletizing systems

• Case sealers

• Stretch wrappers

• Forklifts

• Clamp trucks

• Roll clamps

• Industrial sweepers

• Baling equipment

• Stand‑alone case printers

• Packaging equipment

• Compressed air systems

• HMI systems

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required

• Manufacturing, production, factory, assembly, warehouse, or logistics experience preferred but not required

• Forklift experience or certification is a plus

• Basic math and computer skills

• Ability to read and understand production‑related documents

• Ability to accurately complete paperwork and production records

• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills

• Ability to identify equipment issues and troubleshoot basic problems

• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities

• Willingness to learn new equipment, processes, and skills

• Must be comfortable rotating between day and night shifts every 8 weeks

• Must be willing to work overtime or a different shift when required

Training & Career Growth

This position provides hands‑on training and opportunities to develop skills in:

• Automated equipment operation and troubleshooting

• HMI and production systems

• Material handling equipment

• Quality control

• Production processes

• Safety and GMP procedures

• Lean Manufacturing concepts

• Equipment and process problem‑solving

Successful employees will have the opportunity togrow their skills, cross‑train in different areas, and potentially transition into a direct‑hire position with the company.

Work Environment

• Modern automated manufacturing facility

• Fast‑paced production environment

• Team‑oriented workplace

• Safety‑focused environment

• GMP‑regulated work area

• PPE required

Physical & Pre-Employment Requirements

• Must be able to meet the physical demands of an industrial production environment

• Hearing protection required at all times

• Cut‑resistant gloves required when using cutting tools

• Safety goggles required when working with compressed air equipment

• Pre‑employment background check required

• Pre‑employment drug screening required

• Reliable attendance is essential