ZA005
Located in Almena, WI
Pay: $16.50-$18.00
Job Full Description
Production & Packaging Associate – 1st & 3rd Shift (Full Time)
Almena, WI (Priority Hiring) | Barron, WI
$16.50–$18.00/hr based on role & shift
1st Shift: 7am–3pm | 3rd Shift: 11pm–7am
Seasonal through March 2026 – Permanent Offers Possible
Join a growing team helping package high-quality cheese products for major national brands!
Express Employment Professionals is now hiring full-time Production & Packaging Associates for Gellert Global Group (formerly Barron County Cheese) in Almena and Barron, WI. No experience needed — we will train!
If you want steady, reliable hours with a positive team and a chance to stay long-term, this is a great opportunity.
What You’ll Do
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Package cheese products on automated and manual production lines
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Inspect, label, seal, box, and prepare finished products
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Assemble displays and “flight” boxes for retail customers
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Rotate through stations to learn different tasks
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Maintain a clean, safe work area
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Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and plant safety rules
(Almena has the most immediate need; Barron available for strong candidates.)
What We’re Looking For
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Reliable, consistent attendance
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Positive attitude and willingness to learn
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Ability to follow instructions in English or Spanish
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Team-oriented and able to work at a steady pace
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Ready to work in cooler temps (35–50°F)
No experience required! Manufacturing, assembly, or food production background is a plus.
Pay & Shifts
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1st Shift (7am–3pm) – Highest need in Almena
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3rd Shift (11pm–7am) – High need
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Occasional overtime available (up to 2 hours/day, usually voluntary)
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Cheese spread associate positions may pay higher ($17.50–$18/hr)
Physical Requirements
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Stand/walk full 8-hour shift on concrete
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Lift 50 lbs regularly, 75 lbs occasionally
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Pinch, grip, grasp, bend, reach, and twist
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Must wear PPE: hairnet, beard net, smock, gloves
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No artificial nails, nail polish, jewelry (except plain wedding band)
Work Environment
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Clean, well-run food production facility
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Some tasks near heat tunnels, others in cooler warehouse zones
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Benefit of occasional free food days (holiday meals, Jimmy John’s, etc.)
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Friendly supervisors who train and support new hires
Why You’ll Love Working Here
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Full-time hours every week
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Great culture and stable leadership
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Opportunity for permanent hire
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No experience needed
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Team that values safety, reliability, and good people
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Support from Express throughout your assignment
Ready to Work? Apply Today!
Express Employment Professionals – Eau Claire
715-318-8492
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Eau Claire, WI
1491
3311 Golf Road
Eau Claire, WI 54701
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