Production Associate -1st Shift

Job Type: Full-time

JOB TITLE: Production Employee

DEPARTMENT: Production

REPORTS TO: Production Supervisor

YRS OF EXPERIENCE: 1+

LOCATION: Viola, WI

POSITION TYPE: Hourly, full-time

WAGE: Starting at $18 per hour

LEADS OTHERS: No

DATE UPDATED: 07/31/2025  

Why join the GoMacro team?

We’re a company that is driven by a unique core ideology we call The GoMacro Way, which is based upon authenticity, generosity, and compassion for people and the planet. We operate with integrity, we create with passion, and we conduct ourselves with humility. We seek growth-minded people who are inspired by challenges, encouraged by camaraderie, and excited about being leaders at every level. Become part of a team where everyone is heard, valued, and empowered to influence positive change in their local and global community.

How GoMacro’s history shapes who we are today?

During her 2003 battle with cancer, co-founder Amelia Kirchoff created the first MacroBar® recipe in her kitchen on the Wisconsin family farm. In the years following, Amelia and her daughter and co-founder Jola began spreading awareness for the power of a balanced, plant-based lifestyle through GoMacro’s healthy and delicious MacroBars, which are now available in stores nationwide.  

Today, our work is still guided by the values upon which Jola and Amelia built GoMacro: Live Long, Eat Positive, Give Back, Tread Lightly, and Be Well. It’s our goal to inspire people to have a healthy body, sharp mind, and bold spirit—and we believe doing fun, and meaningful work is part of that.   

Join us as we make the world better, one bite at a time!

Position Description:

The Bar Runner is responsible for monitoring the production line, operating specialized equipment, and ensuring adherence to GoMacro’s food safety guidelines and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Primary Responsibilities

Production:

• Collaborate with team members throughout the production process to create MacroBars.
• Monitor the production line, transfer product to the packaging area, and accurately weigh ingredients.
• Operate the packager, tray loader, box erector, and palletizer.
• Mixer operation may be required on occasion.

Safety:

• Consistently use personal protective equipment (PPE) to maintain a safe work environment.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of equipment operation and apply lockout/tagout procedures when necessary.

Quality:

• Work in coordination with the Quality Department to uphold GoMacro’s high-quality standards.
• Complete quality checks every 30 minutes, conduct metal detection checks hourly or at each flavor change, and collect hourly lab samples.
• Follow the allergen control program to prevent cross-contamination.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform additional duties as assigned by senior management.

Provision to Cover:

• Other Production Employees
• Production Lead

Skills Required:

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Basic math skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions

Travel Required:

• None