Posted August 09, 2026
Clay Production Associate
Hughes Recruiting & Consulting
Hudson, WI, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Production Associate: Hudson, Wisconsin
Our customer in Hudson, Wisconsin is looking for a hardworking, detailoriented individual to join their team as a Production Associate to work fulltime on 1st shift. In this role, you will support multiple production lines by operating equipment, handling materials, and preparing finished products while maintaining quality, safety, and cleanliness standards.
Responsibilities of the Production Associate:
- Work on various production lines handling multiple products.
- Lift and load chunks of clay into machines and operate pug mills (training provided).
- Weigh, package, box, seal, and prepare products for shipment.
- Pick, pack, wrap, and stack orders on pallets.
- Move and stack pallets daily (average pallet weight approximately 45 lbs.).
- Operate a forklift to move materials as needed (experience preferred, not required).
- Maintain inventory accuracy and stock shelves appropriately.
- Provide basic customer service by answering phones and taking orders when needed.
- Perform routine cleanup including sanitizing tables and machines, sweeping, and removing trash.
Production Associate Requirements and Qualifications:
- Ability to repeatedly lift and pull up to 60 lbs. with ease.
- Ability to work on your feet for extended periods.
- Selfstarter with the ability to follow directions and remember details.
- Neat and clean appearance required (tshirt, jeans, steeltoe or composite shoes).
- No animal or human hair on clothing while working.
- Willingness to wear PPE when working with fine powders, including shaving when required to ensure proper respirator fit (OSHA requirement; not daily).
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- No cell phones or smartwatches permitted on the production floor.
- No chewing tobacco, vaping, or smoking inside the building (allowed only during breaks outside).
Pay for Production Associate: $18.00-$19.00/hour.
Production Associate Benefits:
- $1.00/hour pay increase upon hireon.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Simple IRA with company match.
- Employerpaid AFLAC insurance.
- Clothing allowance.
- Wellness incentive dollars
Type: 1st Shift, Fulltime.
Schedule: Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 5:00pm.
Apply now!
Are you ready to move from the worries of today to your dreams of tomorrow? If so, give Hughes a call. We are the toprated staffing, recruiting, and HR experts in the region. We are headquartered in Freeport, IL and have locations across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Where we have offices, we have connections to the best local jobs! Walk in our doors and you’ll find friendly professional staff who dig deep, get results, and most importantly have fun. The reviews speak for themselves—at Hughes we quickly hook you up with companies that offer competitive pay rates, great culture & benefits, and a chance to elevate your life. We offer health insurance and 401(k) too to all our employees. To get the ball rolling, visit us online at www.hughesrecruiting.com and complete our application. We’ll be in touch soon!
Are you ready to move from the worries of today to your dreams of tomorrow? If so, give Hughes a call. We are the toprated staffing, recruiting, and HR experts in the region. We are headquartered in Freeport, IL and have locations across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Where we have offices, we have connections to the best local jobs! Walk in our doors and you’ll find friendly professional staff who dig deep, get results, and most importantly have fun. The reviews speak for themselves—at Hughes we quickly hook you up with companies that offer competitive pay rates, great culture & benefits, and a chance to elevate your life. We offer health insurance and 401(k) too to all our employees. To get the ball rolling, visit us online at www.hughesrecruiting.com and complete our application. We’ll be in touch soon!
