Production Associate

General Production Worker

This role focuses on producing high-quality sporting goods products, with current openings in helmet molding and surface preparation, softball pad printing, and baseball/softball tee assembly. You support safe, efficient, and precise manufacturing processes while working as part of a small, collaborative production team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain consistent daily attendance and arrive to work on time.
• Follow all safety, quality, and manufacturing processes and procedures at all times.
• Read, understand, and follow departmental product specifications and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support the manufacturing of sporting goods products.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to support activities beyond the core job description as part of a small, collaborative team.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 months of previous work history within the past 12 months.
• Ability to follow detailed product specifications and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ability to operate production machinery safely and efficiently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Comfort working with manufacturing processes such as molding, casting, sanding, and finishing.
• Experience in assembly, general labor, farm or farmhand work, or other hands-on production roles.

Why Work Here?

Employees work in a continuous learning environment where supervisors actively teach, support, and develop the team. The culture has a small-town feel, with a smaller company size where everyone knows each other, each person has a voice, and no one is treated as a number. Team members enjoy monthly safety lunches, climate-controlled facilities, and music in the workspace. Benefits include multiple medical plan options, two dental plans, a 401(k) with a 5% match, and a vacation program that starts at two weeks and increases to three weeks after seven years, supporting long-term stability and work-life balance.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, organized, climate-controlled production environment. Depending on the production department, you may be exposed to dust, airborne fibers, dirt, noise, vibrations, chemicals, and solvents. Appropriate personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, sleeves, smocks, face shields, and face masks is required while performing certain tasks. Footwear must have covered toes, and employees may wear jeans or shorts in accordance with dress guidelines. Work is performed in small production cells of approximately 56 people, encouraging close collaboration. The position operates on a first shift schedule from 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of La Crosse, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in La Crosse,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2026.