Production / Packaging Associate – All Shifts | Weekly Pay | Start Fast
Barron, WI & Almena, WI
(Near Rice Lake, Cameron, Cumberland, Chetek & Turtle Lake)
$16.50–$18.50/hr
Now Hiring for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shift Production Jobs
Shift Options:
- 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM ($16.50/hr)
- 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM ($18.00/hr)
- 3rd Shift / Overnight: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM ($18.50/hr)
Express Employment Professionals is hiring Production Associates, Packaging Workers, Assembly Workers, Manufacturing Associates, and General Laborers for Gellert Global Group (formerly Barron County Cheese) in Almena, WI & Barron, WI.
No experience required — paid training provided.
If you’ve worked in manufacturing, warehouse, assembly, factory production, food production, packaging, or general labor, this could be a great fit.
What You’ll Do
As a Production / Packaging Associate, you may:
- Work on fast-paced production and manufacturing lines
- Package, label, inspect, and box cheese products
- Perform light assembly and production support tasks
- Load/unload materials and move product as needed
- Use pallet jacks and basic production equipment
- Maintain clean workspaces following food safety standards
- Rotate workstations throughout shift
What We’re Looking For
We’re hiring dependable candidates with:
- Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
- Comfortable standing for full shifts
- Ability to lift 40–50 lbs regularly
- Team-first attitude
- English or Spanish communication skills welcomed
- Manufacturing / warehouse experience is helpful but NOT required
Work Environment
This is a clean, team-based food manufacturing facility
You’ll work in:
- Production floor areas
- Packaging stations
- Warehouse/storage zones
- Cooler temperatures (35–50°F) depending on department
PPE provided: gloves, smocks, hairnets, safety gear
Why People Apply
✔ Full-time hours
✔ Weekly pay
✔ Overtime opportunities available based on business needs
✔ Fast hiring process
✔ Temp-to-hire opportunity
✔ Build manufacturing and warehouse experience
✔ Long-term career potential with a growing company
✔ Support from Express throughout your assignment
Great Fit If You’ve Worked At Places Like
Foremost Farms
McCain Foods
FG Products
Rice Lake Weighing Systems
Mastercraft Industries
Quanex
3M
Nestlé
Ashley Furniture
Schuman Cheese
Jennie-O
Henry Repeating Arms
Sanmina
Warehouse / factory staffing placements
(Experience from similar production or manufacturing environments is helpful but not required.)
Ability to Commute:
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Pay: $16.50 - $18.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
