Plant Production Associate

County-Materials-Family-of-Companies; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

County Materials in Janesville, WI is hiring a Plant Team Member to support production, material handling, and plant maintenance for concrete landscaping and masonry products. This hands-on, entry-level role involves assisting with production processes, equipment prep, quality checks, safety compliance, and teamwork in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Ideal for individuals seeking entry-level manufacturing opportunities with potential to learn forklift operation and basic maintenance while

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 0–2 years of experience in manufacturing, production, landscaping, masonry, or construction environments.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced production setting.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and safety-focused.
• Willingness to learn, be trained, and develop new industrial and equipment operation skills.
• Familiarity with industry tools, materials, and procedures preferred.
• Previous experience in plant operations, warehouse, or forklift operation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect finished products to ensure quality control standards and identify defects.
• Assist with preparing, assembling, and placing packaging materials.
• Use hand tools for basic mechanical maintenance and plant housekeeping.
• Operate forklifts (once trained) to move materials and inventory within the plant.
• Clean and maintain production equipment, molds, and work areas.
• Sweep, shovel, and maintain assigned plant and production areas.
• Move and organize empty pallets and materials as needed.
• Participate in shift huddles, production updates, and safety meetings.
• Follow all workplace safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Bend and lift scrap material into hoppers for proper disposal.
• Support daily manufacturing and production goals with additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety

Quality Control

Machine Operation

Material Handling

Documentation

Communication

Tools

Forklift operation

Hand tools

Job description

County Materials in Janesville, WI is hiring a Plant Team Member to support production, material handling, and plant maintenance for concrete landscaping and masonry products. This hands-on, entry-level role involves assisting with production processes, equipment prep, quality checks, safety compliance, and teamwork in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Ideal for individuals seeking entry-level manufacturing opportunities with potential to learn forklift operation and basic maintenance while