Production Associate I

Wausau Homes Inc; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wausau Homes in Wausau, WI is seeking a Production Associate I for 1st shift. You will build wall panels, floors, and trusses in an indoor climate-controlled facility, using hand tools and semi-automated equipment.

You will read basic blueprints, measure materials, lift up to 50 lbs, and help ensure product quality. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, reliability, and a willingness to learn; starting pay is $20 per hour with progression increases and PTO on hire.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Strong Initiative and ownership mindset.
• Team player, reliable and motivated to learn.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Construction or production experience a plus but not required.
• Able to use or learn hand tools; nail/staple guns.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and climb ladders.
• Indoor, climate-controlled work environment.

Responsibilities

• Build wall panels, floors, and trusses in an indoor production facility.
• Use hand tools and semi-automated equipment.
• Read basic blueprints and measure materials.
• Lift and move lumber up to 50 lbs.
• Inspect finished products for quality and accuracy.
• Work safely and efficiently as part of a team.

Tools

Nail & Staple Guns

Job description

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Production Associate I

Regular Full-Time Manual Labor Wausau, WI, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1094

At Wausau Homes, we don't just build homes- we build a culture where people feel safe, heard, and valued. we offer hands-on training, and real growth opportunities in a climate-controlled indoor facility. Our production team is grounded in integrity, humility, stewardship, strong work ethic, and passion. That shows up every day in how we treat one another, how we train, and how we promote from within.

If you're dependable, willing to learn, and want a stable job with a future, we want to meet you.

Build more than homes-build a career.

Production Associate - 1st Shift

What You'll Do

• Build wall panels, floors, and trusses in an indoor production facility
• Use hand tools and semi-automated equipment
• Read basic blueprints and measure materials
• Lift and move lumber (up to 50 lbs)
• Inspect finished products for quality and accuracy
• Work safely and efficiently as part of a team

What We're Looking For

• At least 18 years old
• Strong Initiative
• Takes Ownership
• Team Player
• Reliable and motivated to learn
• Basic math and reading skills
• Construction or production experience a plus (not required)
• Able to use or learn hand tools (nail/staple guns)
• Comfortable lifting and climbing ladders
• $20/hr. starting pay + progression increases
• 1st shift only - evenings are yours
• Immediate PTO upon hireTool, safety shoe & safety glasses reimbursement
• Indoor, climate-controlled work environment

We hire for passion, attitude and reliability-we'll train the right people.