Production Helper

Monroechamber; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is seeking a Production Helper in Manitowoc, WI for a potential to hire position. You will assist in packaging beverages, assembly, labeling, and machine operation in a cold production environment.

Hours include 6:00am–4:00pm or 12:00pm–10:00pm on Monday–Thursday, and the role may involve working in the freezer and maintaining strict cleanliness and coding standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to work in cold environment.
• Ability to stand for long hours, bend, twist and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assemble cups into boxes and run through tape and labeler machines.
• Place pints into trays with proper lid placement and cleanliness.
• Label, fill and seal 2 1/2 gallon or 3 gallon containers accurately.
• Operate a 3-gallon forming machine to shape containers and transport to stations.
• Assist machine operator in obtaining candies or variegates as needed.

Skills

Basic math

Follow instructions

Cold environment

Stand long hours

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Machinery familiarity

Job description

Position Title: Production HelperWage: $17.00/hourShift: 1st or 2ndHours: 6:00am - 4:00pm or 12:00pm - 10:00pm (Monday - Thursday)Are your skills not being fully utilized? Reach your maximum potential by working with QPS!QPS Employment Group has a great opportunity available for a Production Helper at a company in Manitowoc, WI. This is a potential to hire position. Apply now!Production Helper Responsibilities:- Assembling cups into boxes, running them through tape and labeler machines, ensuring cleanliness, proper lid placement, and absence of excess ice cream- Placing pints into trays with meticulous attention to cleanliness, lid placement, and application of code dates- Arranging cups into trays with a focus on proper lid placement and cleanliness, eliminating excess ice cream- Labeling, filling, and sealing 2 ½ gallon or 3-gallon containers accurately, ensuring optimal fill levels and removing any excess ice cream- Operating a 3-gallon forming machine to shape the containers effectively- Transporting 3-gallon containers to designated stations- Re-sealing boxes post-production, labeling them, and organizing for storage- Assisting machine operator in acquiring candies or variegates as needed- Cleaning around the machine during downtime for changeovers or maintenance- Replacing garbage boxes as required, weighing the full box, and replacing it with a new bagged box- Initiating product flow at the beginning of the spiral, ensuring cleanliness, proper coding, and labeling, and maintaining records in the spiral log- Clearing ice cream near drains during available time- Potentially working in the freezer as necessaryRequirements for Production Helper:- High school diploma or equivalent- Basic math skills- Ability to follow detailed instructions- Ability to work in cold environment- Ability to stand for long hours, bend, twist and lift up to 50 lbs- Familiarity with basic machinery, tools- Previous factory or manufacturing experience is preferred but not necessaryIND043QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!Why Work with QPS?- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search processBest of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee.Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy.We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.