Plant Production Assistant – Entry-Level Manufacturing

County-Materials-Family-of-Companies; Roberts (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

County Materials in Roberts, WI, is hiring a General Labor - Plant Team to join our concrete pipe and precast operations. As an entry‑level member of the Plant Team, you will prepare, assemble, and maintain forms, reinforcement, and other components under supervision to ensure safe, efficient production.

You will gain hands-on training on equipment, safety practices, and production processes while supporting multiple crews to meet daily demands in a busy manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 0–2 years of related manufacturing, production, construction, or plant experience.
• Ability to exercise good judgment when working around machinery and unloading materials.
• Strong teamwork mindset with flexibility to support production needs.
• Self-motivated with the ability to follow instructions and adapt to changing workloads.
• Safety-minded approach to all job tasks.
• Willingness and ability to learn, be trained, and cross-train on equipment and processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, inspect, and stage concrete forms and molds before each production cycle.
• Read and follow basic production instructions, layouts, and shop drawings.
• Place and secure steel reinforcement (rolled mesh, cages, or loose rebar) using tie guns, clip guns, or hand wire tools.
• Install concrete accessories such as steps, knockouts, spacers, and inserts.
• Clean forms, tools, molds, and production areas after each cycle.
• Stage materials and components in designated areas to support continuous concrete production.
• Assemble and position form components according to drawings or instructions.
• Operate small forklifts and other material-handling equipment after training.
• Apply concrete release oil to molds and components as directed.
• Assist with moving, setting up, and cleaning headers, pallets, and equipment.
• Operate overhead or jib cranes after training.
• Work safely around automated production equipment with appropriate awareness.
• Participate in quality control checks, safety meetings, and plant clean-up activities.
• Perform other production or plant tasks as assigned.

Skills

Integrity

Org Awareness

Customer Focus

Teamwork

Safety

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Creativity

Innovation

Job description

County Materials in Roberts, WI, is hiring a General Labor - Plant Team to join our concrete pipe and precast operations. As an entry‑level member of the Plant Team, you will prepare, assemble, and maintain forms, reinforcement, and other components under supervision to ensure safe, efficient production.

You will gain hands-on training on equipment, safety practices, and production processes while supporting multiple crews to meet daily demands in a busy manufacturing environment.