Production Associate

Company: QPS Employment Group
Location: Antigo
Posted on: January 2, 2026

Job Description:

Position Title: Production Associate Wage: $21.00/hour Shift: 2nd Hours: 4:00pm - 2:00am 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 talking to each other, laughing together as much as possible and looking for ways to nurture their members. Don't miss their opening for 2nd shift Production Associates in Antigo, WI. The Wheel Production Team Member is responsible for manufacturing our client's award-winning cheese. This company provides competitive wages, great benefits and a family-inspired environment their employees enjoy. If you’re ready to work hard and enjoy great benefits, then this position may be right for you! Production Associate Responsibilities: - Inspect cheese and packaging material for mold, dirt, or foreign substances, ensuring product quality - Maintain 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 preferred - 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 instructions - Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team - Ability to stand, walk, stoop, crouch, reach and communicate effectively - Ability to read and comprehend instructions - Ability to lift up to 50 pounds wausau@qpsemployment.com 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

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