Assembly

K; Olivia (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Referral bonus

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program

401K with employer match

Excellent work/life balance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

K&M Manufacturing Co. was founded in 1958 and now produces a wide range of tractor components in a large facility in Minnesota. This role focuses on production, assembly, shipping, inventory control and warehouse safety related to assembly products.

The position requires a high school diploma, forklift certification, strong mechanical aptitude and English proficiency. Benefits include competitive pay, PTO, holidays, 401K with employer match and opportunities for internal growth.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain one.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and organizational skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Accurately pick orders with alpha-numeric characters.
• Basic computer skills for inventory and workflow systems.

Responsibilities

• Assembles product per specifications and ensures quality.
• Operates tools and equipment to aid assembly.
• Pack products efficiently to minimize damage.
• Operate forklift or pallet jack to move products.
• Stage product for assembly or put away.
• Perform cycle counts and coordinate production schedules.
• Maintain equipment upkeep and report issues.
• Communicate important updates to supervisor.
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate receivables.
• Attend training as directed.

Skills

Forklift certification

Mechanical aptitude

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Order picking

General computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Who We Are:

Founded in 1958, K&M Manufacturing Co., originally K&M Manufacturing and Repair, pioneered with toolboxes and steps, transforming agricultural practices. Our expansion into tractor seats marked the inception of a product line now exceeding 3,500 innovative items, ranging from seats and suspensions to mirrors and warning light systems. Tailored for leading tractor and mower brands, our 32,000 sq. ft. production space and over 40,000 sq. ft. warehouse cater to diverse field needs, reflecting our commitment to innovation and quality since inception.

Why Choose K&M?

We provide an industry leading benefits package to cover healthcare, retirement, and wellness programs to help you be your best self financially and physically. On top of that, we have:

• Competitive Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour, with your exact compensation personalized based on your skills, experience, and location. We believe in rewarding top talent with pay that reflects your value.
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Referral bonus
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with employer match
• Excellent work/life balance
• Opportunity for internal growth and employee advancement

Basic Function:

This individual will be involved in production and assembly of products for GNE owned brands. Primary duties will include shipping, assembly, inventory control and general warehouse safety and cleanliness related to assembly products.

Essential Functions:

• Assembly:
  • Assembles product per specifications.
  • Ensures quality and completeness of product during production.
  • Operates equipment and tools to aid assembly.
  • Efficiently and thoroughly pack products to minimize damage.
• Material handling:
  • Operates a forklift or pallet jack move product. Notifies supervisor of damages and discrepancies.
  • Stages product in appropriate area for assembly or put away.
• Inventory Control:
  • Performs cycle counts on a scheduled basis, records results and makes placement adjustments as necessary.
  • Coordinates production schedules.
  • Assists in equipment upkeep.
• Keeps supervisor informed of important developments, potential problems and related information necessary for effective management.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with personnel in other departments to ensure the proper coordination of receivables.
• Performs related work as apparent or assigned.
• Attends training as directed by GNE.

Qualifications and Experience:

Required

• High school education or equivalent.
• High mechanical aptitude.
• Solid understanding of process and efficiencies.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Possess a forklift certification or have the ability to be adequately trained to obtain one.
• Speak, write, and read English.
• Accurately pick orders with alpha-numeric characters.
• General computer skills.

Preferred

• At least 1 year of related inventory/assembly experience preferred but not required.

Machines/Equipment:

In the normal course of performing this job a hoist, power tools, hand tools, and personal computer may be used. Individuals must be able to operate and maneuver forklift and/or motorized pallet jack and other related power equipment as necessary.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to use hands to handle objects, talk and hear.
• Regular wrist and/or hand movement is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis and up to 70 lbs occasionally.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Regular bending, twisting, stooping, reaching and lifting.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.