Crating - 1st Shift

Grasshopper Co.; Moundridge (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan

401k plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Bonus incentive

Discounted child care

Job summary

The Grasshopper Company seeks a full-time Crating associate for the 1st shift to support our manufacturing of True ZeroTurn riding mowers. You will use hand tools and power tools, operate lifting devices, check parts, assemble subassemblies, and ensure accuracy and safety in a fast-paced environment.

We offer a stable, benefits-rich workplace with on-the-job training, an equal opportunity policy, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, a pension

Qualifications

• Must effectively use a variety of hand tools and power tools.
• Must operate lifting devices including overhead hoist, electric parts picker, electric narrow aisle lift, and propane lift truck.
• Responsible for checking parts and wholegoods orders to ensure accuracy and quality prior to completion of order.
• Must be able to assemble parts into a complete subassembly.

Responsibilities

• Use hand tools and power tools to assemble parts.
• Operate hoists and order-picking equipment safely.
• Check parts and orders for accuracy and quality.
• Assemble parts into subassemblies.
• Maintain safety and communicate with team.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Overhead hoist

Inventory checks

Subassembly

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Clerical skills

Loading trailers

Transporting tractors

Tools

Overhead hoist

Electric parts picker

Narrow aisle lift

Propane lift truck

Job description

A family-owned business with more than 50 years of manufacturing experience, The Grasshopper Company has specialized in manufacturing True ZeroTurn™ riding rotary mowers since 1969. No parent corporation or outside investors make the decisions at Grasshopper. As a recognized leader in the manufacturing of turf and grounds maintenance equipment, The Grasshopper Company is always looking for talented, dedicated and hard-working people to join our team. Grasshopper offers a wide range of competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

We are an equal opportunity employer. As an equal opportunity employer, The Grasshopper Company/Moridge Manufacturing, Inc. abides by applicable non-discrimination laws and will not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, Vietnam era veteran status, or disability.

We offer stable employment utilizing state of the art equipment and clean work facilities. Unless otherwise noted, on the job training is provided.

Crating - 1st Shift

We offer stable employment utilizing state of the art equipment and clean work facilities. On the job training provided.

Full-time crater needed for first shift.

Essential Functions:

• Must effectively use a variety of hand tools and power tools.
• Must be able to operate lifting devices including overhead hoist, electric parts picker, electric narrow aisle lift, and propane lift truck.
• Responsible for checking parts and wholegoods orders to ensure accuracy and quality prior to completion of order.
• Must be able to assemble parts into a complete subassembly.
• Must be constantly alert to potential hazards and keep a safety awareness attitude.
• Must work well with other people. Must communicate well with co-workers and other departments.
• Must be able to work in hot or cold conditions, indoors and outdoors.
• Must have some clerical skills; reading part numbers, recording serial numbers, counting inventory, typing labels and entering information into a computer terminal.
• Must be able to assist in loading and unloading trailers and tie or strap loads onto trucks and trailers, as needed.
• May be responsible for the safe transport of finished tractors to the Transportation department from the Assembly Department.

Extensive benefit package including:

• Health,dental & vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pension Plan (better than a 401k)
• 401k Plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Bonus Incentive
• Discounted child care available

Department: Crating
This is a full time position