Production Associate

Production Associate

Join a hands-on, fast-paced production team in Antigo, WI where your work directly supports the creation of high-quality industrial lumber products, custom pallets, and specialty crates. In this role, you'll stay active and engaged, sorting, stacking, assembling, and inspecting materials while helping keep production running smoothly. If you enjoy working with your hands, take pride in quality craftsmanship, and thrive in a team-oriented environment, this is a great opportunity to build valuable skills in a stable manufacturing setting.

Production Associate Responsibilities:

• Sorts and stacks products or lumber on racks or pallets, according to predetermined sequence such as size or type of wood
• Assembles customer bundles from stock and places orders on pallets or bands bundles together
• Marks materials with identifying information
• Paints by spray or brush, lettering with markers
• Stacks and bundles lumber from resaw line
• Reports any and all mechanical problems to lead person
• Counts bundles of lumber
• Assists in making crates and pallets
• Works on the production line to ensure lumber is flowing smoothly
• Uses a tape measure to check board measurements
• Sweeps and cleans work area as needed
• Completes visual inspections of products
• Rotates with housekeeping duties, including breakrooms and bathrooms

Requirements for Production Associate:

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers
• Ability to read and understand work orders and verbal instructions
• Ability to accurately and comfortably read measuring equipment
• Experience in wood manufacturing and knowledge of wood sizes and grains preferred
• Ability to work in hot/humid summer conditions and cooler winter conditions
• Ability to work in dusty and loud environments
• Ability to stand and walk on concrete for 100% of shift
• Ability to lift 50 pounds up to 50% of the time
• Ability to twist and bend at the waist throughout the shift

IND050 QPS 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 process Best 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.