Production Associate

Production Associate

Would you like to join a team that is like being a part of a family? When you come to work, you don't just join a company, you join an extended family one great team of people devoted to producing the best cheese in the world. Like a family, they're always growing and sharing challenges, teaching and talk to each other, laughing together as much as possible and looking for ways to nurture their members. Don't miss their opening for 1st shift Production Associates in Antigo, WI.

Production Associate Responsibilities:

• Inspect cheese and packaging material for mold, dirt, or foreign substances, ensuring product quality
• Maintain an accurate count of cracked wheels and complete required documentation for damaged products
• Place cheese wheels on bagging racks and transfer belts for packaging
• Perform lot number tracking by vat and ensure proper documentation for traceability
• Conduct metal detector performance checks throughout the shift, recording results as required
• Inspect pallets for proper palletizing of cheese based on type and packaging specifications
• Operate vacuum sealing and stretch wrap equipment using the correct settings for packaging, ensuring proper seals and wraps
• Track inventory using a data collection device, scanning lot tags for accuracy
• Generate and apply accurate labels for pallet tracking, ensuring proper identification of products
• Transfer and stage product into assigned storage coolers and processing areas using walk-behind and rider forklifts
• Inspect racks and boards for damages and ensure proper sanitation using approved chemical solutions
• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, including HACCP and GMP regulations
• Report any food safety or quality issues to management or authorized personnel immediately
• Support and/or fill in for Packaging and Shipping at times

Requirements for Production Associate:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Windows-based software
• Fundamental math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, particularly in units of weight measurement and counting
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to follow detailed written or verbal instructions
• Capable of maintaining legible and accurate records
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
• Ability to stand, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with arms
• Ability to walk, stoop, crouch, and communicate effectively
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently

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.