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Top Jobs features ABR’s hottest open temporary and try-before-hire  job opportunities. All are listed by branch location. You may need to scroll down to see “top jobs” in your area.

Don’t delay, apply now at www.abrjobs.com! Questions? Call or email the contact listed. ABR is an AA/EOE employer.

Manitowoc, WI Try-Before-Hire Bookeeper- $12.00/Hr

Local company is seeking a bookkeeper.  This position will start out as part time approximately 20 hours per week between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. The hours will go up from there.  The right candidate will have the following skills.  Ability to work in a fast paced environment, very strong Quickbooks and Excel experience. Data entry with speed and accuracy.  Thorough understanding of basic accounting principles.  Ability to build vendor relationships.  The right candidate will have knowledge of standard payroll concepts, practices, and procedures, be able to process payroll in a timely and accurate manner.  Will have experience with computerized payroll systems and the ability to work in a confidential environment.

They will have exceptional attention to detail and demonstrated experience showing integrity handling confidential financial information and transactions.

Will also assist and coordinate with HR

Questions? Contact Kristin at 920-684-8324 or email her at kkracaw@abrjobs.com. AA/EOE

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Manitowoc, WI Try-Before-Hire Primary Machine Operator

Hours: 2:00 am till finish on Mondays, 3:00 a.m. til finish on Tuesday – Friday. Start and finish times may vary depending on demands of orders and production. Full time position.

Department area: Production

Position Summary: Start up and running freezers and machines properly and efficiently.  Always following all procedures and policies.

Purpose: To be able to start up and set freezers for the machine and product you are to run.  Having the knowledge to run each machine from start to finish and know how to make the correct adjustments when necessary.

Essential Functions:

1.         Make sure machine is setup properly, double check to make sure all adjustments have been made for container you are running.

2.         Be responsible for product weights and correct container and lids are being used.

3.         Know how to measure nuts and candies for the product, and run the fruit feeders.

4.         Know how to measure variegates and run the fudge pumps and variegaters.

5.         Complete knowledge of the freezers knowing how to start up, do setting, and speed of freezers for the product to be run.

6.         Safety, sanitary conditions, and allergen control are always number one priorities.

7.         Washing mix tanks when necessary.

Other General Duties:

•           Tasting the product at start up to make sure it tastes right.

•           Know how to switch machine from different flavors and different containers.

•           Responsible for keeping your machine and area around machine clean and sanitary.

•           Communicating with the flavor person throughout run to know the status of the mix.

•           Know how to troubleshoot your machine and knowing when you need to shut down and call maintenance.

•           Filling out all paperwork thoroughly and completely.

•           Double checking all labels, and code date for product and tape color when running product that uses tape.

•           Keeping supervisor informed when there are any issues.

•           Making sure that all containers, lids, candies, and variegates are closed and marked properly and put away.

•           And any other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Education: High School education preferred.

Experience/ Qualifications: No experience necessary, will train.

Reports to: Production Supervisor.

Working Conditions: This position requires bending, twisting, lifting, and standing.  Must be able to lift 50+ pounds.  Mostly work in 60°- 80° room temperature, but are exposed to refrigerator and freezer temperatures.

Success Factors: Consistent personality, dependable nature and willingness to learn are absolutely necessary.  Self starter with initiative and motivation.

Additional Information:

•           Expected to adhere to all company policies and procedures.

•           Portrait a positive attitude at all times.

•           Your trust, honesty, integrity, and confidentiality are a company must.

•           May be needed to be trained to run forklift.

•           Could be asked to work in freezer when necessary.

•           Maybe responsible for receiving in ingredients in cooler.

•           Taking inventory in cooler could be a responsibility given to handle.

•           Could be asked to become assistant production supervisor with enough experience and responsibility in the absence of the Production Supervisor.

•           Working at end of spiral collating and putting products through bundler.

•           Collating cups and filling containers.

•           Giving breaks to other operators or machine operator helpers.

•           Cross-training with flavor person will be done with the right candidate.

Questions? Contact Kristin at 920-684-8324 or email her at kkracaw@abrjobs.com. AA/EOE

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Schofield, WI Try-Before-Hire Skilled Welders, $15.50 – $24.80/Hr

This exciting opportunity is located at a successful steel fabrication facility located in Central Wisconsin to MIG weld structural steel.
* Must have prior experience in weld with .035-.045 wire
* Strong blueprint reading abilities with a diligence to safety and the success of the company.  Excellent location with an opportunity to go to hire.

Job Requirements:
- Associates degree in weld technology and / or 2-3 years of on the job experience.
- Excellent blueprint skills needed.
- Structural steel, flux core welding skills needed.
- Experience in welding with .035-.045 wire.

Questions? Call Janice King-Nelson at 715-355-7711 or email her at jking@abrjobs.com.

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Schofield, WI – Try-Before-Hire Machine Operators, $14.00/Hr

Operators needed for shears, punch press or brake press. One to two years prior experience.

Questions? Call Janice King-Nelson at 715-355-7711 or email her at jking@abrjobs.com.

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Sparta, WI – Try-Before-Hire; Shipping and Receiving, $11/Hr

Triple R Industries
Shipping and receiving
Mon-Thurs 7AM-4PM, Fri 7AM-Noon (may change to 7AM-3PM M-F)
• Must have RECENT forklift experience
• Must have shipping and receiving experience
• Ability to multi-task
• Self-Motivated
• Ability to work independently as well as with others
Job duties include pulling packing slips and getting orders ready to ship by pulling parts with the correct part numbers. Attention to detail is very important. Employee must be able to keep an eye on other areas of production to pull/pack items as orders require. The ability to multi-task and prioritize is very important. Additional duties include organizing parts in the warehouse, loading and unloading shipments, and additional duties as assigned. Ability to operate CNC Machines and welding experience is a plus.
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Stevens Point, WI – Direct Hire; Production Supervisor – $35,000 to $45,000/Yr

Responsibilities:
• Maintain a safe working environment for all shop employees.
• Ensure quality products are produced and shipped to schedule.
• Assist foreman/Leadmen to maximize daily operator efficiency

Promote by example excellent safety habits, promptly fill out accident forms and participate in all safety programs.
• Assist Plant Manager with facility’s Hoshin Kanri Initiatives
• Proactively address staffing levels to ensure maximum job profitability and on time delivery.
• Promote Kaizen and 5-S events.
• Assist in accurate reporting of all data.
• Implement lean initiatives.
• Develop a positive working relationship with all employees within Steel King Industries, Inc.
• Assist in all training, recording of information and inspections that are required.
• Assist with designing, developing, testing, justifying, and/or sourcing various tools, machinery, and equipment for manufacturing methods.
• Promote good employee relations.
• Implement and administer work rules and discipline equally and fairly.
• Assist in inter-company material transfers.
• Instill good housekeeping practices.
• Conduct and participate in safety meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager and/or Executive Committee

Qualifications or Skill Required:
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Management or related field preferred. Equivalent work experience may be given consideration.
• 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment with welding, subassembly, painting, and metal fabrication.

Questions? Call 715-344-7146. AA/EOE

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Stevens Point, WI – Direct Hire; Mechanical Engineer – $55,000 to $60,000/Yr

Designs mechanical components, systems, and complete machines. Responsible for the integrity, quality, and proper operation of designs from concept through manufacture, assembly, test, and field installation. Performs and coordinates the mechanical design and development of products, or portions of products within their areas of product responsibility. Requires a high Degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Responsible for the accuracy of designs and the quality of the final detailed part drawings. Able to work with other engineers and designers in a project environment. may be responsible for work of designers, designer drafters, and detailers in the work group. Participates in new design and modification projects. Direct or indirect design responsibilities include: Redesign of existing machines to comply with customers’ specific requirements. Value analysis of standard product for cost optimization. Participate in research and development of new products by creating layout and conceptual sketches. Lead the design review process for all mechanical design efforts which fall within the area of product responsibility. AA/EOE

Top Jobs features ABR’s hottest open temporary and try-before-hire  job opportunities. All are listed by branch location. You may need to scroll down to see “top jobs” in your area.

Don’t delay, apply now at www.abrjobs.com! Questions? Call or email the contact listed. ABR is an AA/EOE employer.

Green Bay, WI Try-Before-Hire Administrative Assistant – $10.00/Hr

Manufacturing company is looking for a qualified candidate to work in their office.  Duties include but not limited to filing, data entry, and customer service.  Must have previous office experience.  This is a 2nd shift, part time position working from 12:30pm-6:30pm M-TH.  Fridays will be required during their busy season from August-December.  HS Diploma required.

Questions? Contact greenbay@abrjobs.com or call 920-592-9393.

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Manitowoc, WI Try-Before-Hire Machine Operator – $11.50/Hr

Responsibilities: 

• Actively participate in orientation with the focus on understanding the culture and expected behaviors.
• Support the safety culture by learning the regulatory and required practices so that you can demonstrate safe work behaviors in all job tasks.
• Produce a product that meets the customer expectations by understanding quality, applying appropriate statistical tools, learning basic measurement techniques and learning fundamentals of pipe design.
• Demonstrate the ability to safely operate entry level positions while meeting specific quality requirements.

Expectations:

• Actively participate in orientation with a focus on understanding the culture and expected behaviors
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of core values and operating principles
• Incorporate core values and principles to guide decision making in all work activities
• Demonstrate leadership by proactively challenging others to utilize core values and principles in all tasks.
• Support the safety culture by learning the regulatory and required practices to demonstrate safe work behaviors in all job tasks.
• Proactively plan all work activities to identify and mitigate all hazards so that each activity is incident free by applying knowledge of Hazard Communications, Lockout/Tag-out, Confined Space, Emergency Action Plan, Respiratory Program, Hearing Conservation, Personal Protective Equipment, Blood Borne Pathogens, Electrical Requirements, Fall Protection and Walking Work Surfaces.
• Apply required practices to proactively plan all work activities to identify and mitigate all hazards by conducting Job Pre-planning, Job Safety Analysis, and utilizing Lessons Learned, Incident Management Process, Tool Box Talks, and Safety Audits.
• Produce a product that meets the customer expectations by understanding quality, applying appropriate statistical tools, learning basic measurement techniques and learning fundamentals of pipe design.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Quality Management System (QMS) and Quality Philosophy.
• Apply quality tools to make sound data driven decisions by utilizing Statistical Process Control, Control Charting, Gage R & R’s and established Data Collection Methods.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of required Measurement Methods.
• Apply the fundamentals of pipe design during production to ensure the product meets customer requirements through identification of  non-conformance as it relates to materials and design specifications.
• Demonstrate the ability to safely operate entry level positions while meeting specific quality requirements.
• Demonstrate proficient use of powered industrial trucks by applying safe practices, conducting equipment inspections, and utilizing material management processes.
• Create segments, demonstrate a working knowledge of process inputs and outputs, collect and record quality measurements, identify job specific hazards, apply machine specific Lock Out/ Tag Out, build cassettes, and utilize material management process.
• Operate carousel, demonstrate a working knowledge of process inputs and outputs, identify job specific hazards, apply machine specific Lock Out/Tag Out, setup goal posts, record specific machine inputs and meet quality requirements.
• Operate resin system, demonstrate a working knowledge of process inputs and outputs, identify job specific hazards, apply machine specific Lock Out/ Tag Out, collect resin samples, utilize material management process, maintain guns and transfer pumps, dispose of waste, demonstrate resin application and working knowledge of resin and epicure spill procedure.

Questions? Contact Kristin at 920-684-8324 or email her at kkracaw@abrjobs.com.

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Manitowoc, WI Try-Before-Hire Supervisor  – $16.00/Hr – Must be available to work 2nd shift

Overview: Direct and coordinate production people in the operation of production lines to produce quality products in an efficient manner.  Handle minor troubleshooting of mechanical problems.  Train Line Leaders.  Schedule production workers on designated shift.

Responsibilities:

• Manage execution of production plan.
• Recruit and train people for Line Leader positions.
• Train and coach Line Leaders to operate production lines at higher speed, consistency and quality at all times.  Know at all times what efficiency the lines are running.
• Supervise all production workers.
• Immediately address production line stoppages with Line Leaders in order to resume normal line operation as soon as possible.
• Ensure that production lines at least meet production standard rates and complete first case check at acceptable levels of quality.  Review of daily paperwork to ensure products meet spec and paperwork is filled out correctly.
• Schedule Line Leaders and Assemblers for all line assignments, overtime rework and vacation schedules.
• Coordinate production line changeovers, start up’s, and wash-outs including line clearance from the staffing, material and procedural standpoint.
• Manage crewing temporary to personnel.
• Assist Line Leaders in minor trouble-shooting and request Maintenance Technician support for mechanical production line problems.
• Ensure that all standard operating procedures are followed and appropriate personnel complete the necessary paperwork.
• Ensure that the production work place is kept safe and orderly.
• Suggest improvements in production speed and quality.
• Notify the Production Management regarding any raw material or component quality problems.
• Review performance evaluations that are generated by the Line Leaders.  Ensure that proper production standards are met and reflected on the evaluation.
• Document and handle personnel issues to the best of ability before involving other managers.
• Attend daily production meeting if Plant Manager is unable to attend.
• Investigate with Production Management and complete accident or incident reports with employees.
• Communicate with warehouse personnel on needed items or shortages to run production line.
• Set a good example as a leader.
• Control indirect labor.
• Approve Kronos labor hours weekly.
• Ensure accurate production reporting through PIN tickets and pallet sheets.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education/Training Requirements/Required Experience:  High school diploma; Associate Degree i 2 to 5 years of manufacturing supervisory experience; Light mechanical ability; Experience with liquid filling lines preferred. Supervisory Management or equivalent experience.

Questions? Contact Kristin at 920-684-8324 or email her at kkracaw@abrjobs.com.

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Schofield, WI Try-Before-Hire Skilled Welders $15.50 – $24.80/Hr

This exciting opportunity is located at a successful steel fabrication facility located in Central Wisconsin to MIG weld structural steel.

Job Duties & Requirements:

• Must have prior experience in weld with .035-.045 wire.
• Strong blueprint reading abilities with a diligence to safety and the success of the company.
• Excellent location with an opportunity to go to hire.
• Structural steel, flux core welding skills needed.
• Associates degree in weld technology and / or 2-3 years of on the job experience.

Questions? Call Janice King-Nelson at 715-355-7711 or email her at jking@abrjobs.com.

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Schofield, WI Try-Before-Hire Machine Operators $14.00/Hr

A large structural steel company in central WI is looking for machine operators. Job duties include operation of shears, punch press or brake press. Prior experience should include one to two years of punch press, brake press and/or shear machine operation.

Questions? Call Janice King-Nelson at 715-355-7711 or email her at jking@abrjobs.com.