Hose Production I - Certified Hose Assembler

G; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental reimbursement

401K

PTO

Vision

Job summary

G&H Distributing Inc. is seeking a production associate to support the hose production line. You will pick, cut, assemble, and inspect hydraulic hoses and related products to meet customer specifications and due dates.

The role requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to read prints and follow procedures. Starting wage is $18.50–$19.50 per hour with full-time benefits after intro period, including health and life insurance, dental reimbursement, 401K, PTO, and options

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Reliable, detail oriented and able to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist hose production team to complete orders and meet due dates.
• Pick, cut, assemble, label, and inspect hose and related products.
• Prepare orders for shipment and maintain clean work area.
• Calibrate and operate cutting and crimping machines as directed.
• Communicate with sales to identify products and check capabilities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading print writing

Basic math

Teamwork

Safety practices

Conscientious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Crimping machines

Pallet jacks

Job description

BE PART OF A SMALL SOUTH DAKOTA BASED BUSINESS DOING BIG THINGS!

G&H Distributing Inc. is a locally owned agricultural and industrial supply distributor that has been the regional source for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations equipment and supplies for more than 50 years. Specializing in Ag and Industrial Hose Products, Material Handling Equipment, and Replacement Auger Flighting, G&H represents hundreds of product brands across the U.S. making it the one-stop source for regional manufacturers and the farming community. G&H is an area industry leader in supplying warehouse storage and operations equipment, 1 of 11 Certified Hose Assemblers in the United States designated to supply the area’s Original Equipment Manufacturers with hydraulic parts, and it’s one of the most established stocking distributor’s of replacement auger flighting in North America.

Hours:

Scheduled 40hrs per week
Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4pm

Compensation:
$18.50 - $19.50/hr Starting DOE
Full-time benefits after introperiods include: Employee Health and Life Insurance options paid by company, dental reimbursement, 401K, PTO, and options for supplemental, vision, and FSA/HSA accounts for qualifying participants.

Job Summary: Assist the hose production team to complete custom hydraulic hose orders and meet due dates by performing various duties throughout the hose production line including picking, cutting, assembling, and inspecting hose and related products to meet customer specifications.

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

To be eligible for the position, candidate must:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Have earned a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Be able to lift boxes and materials up to 50lbs
• Pass a drug screen and physical examination
• Be able to stand for long periods at a time
• Exhibit excellent attention to detail
• Be able to accurately read print writing
• Be able to apply basic math principles and concepts
• Accurately follow production procedures & directions
• Be conscientious and ethical
• Work well with others
• Have the ability to use common hand tools, handle small parts, and operate assembly machines

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Identifying and pulling raw materials from warehouse used to fulfill hydraulic hose orders
• Picking, cutting, assembling, labeling, and inspecting hose and related products in regard to customer specifications
• Inspecting and examining products to verify conformance of quality standards
• Adjusting, fitting, and aligning hoses in cutting, pushing, and crimping machines
• Measuring hose lengths, diameters, and crimped ends to verify order conformity
• Calibrating machines to the correct setting in respect to the product type, size, and style
• Operating pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other material handling equipment to transport large hose reels and heavy boxes to production area.
• Accurately counting and labeling products to verify order quantities and meet customer demands
• Communicating with sales representatives to identify products, check capabilities and usage, or for general order inquiries
• Keeping updated and following assembly procedures and safety practices throughout the production line
• Label, box, and bundle hose orders in preparation for shipment to customer
• Daily cleaning, organizing, and maintaining of individual workstation supplies, materials, and machine parts.
• Assembling customer orders from stock and placing orders on pallets or shelves, or relocating orders to a holding area or shipping department.
• Marking materials with identifying information using appropriate method.
• Opening bales, crates, boxes, and other containers.
• Assisting with fulfilling walk-in customer orders when needed
• Maintaining a work environment that is safe for employees and visitors, efficiently producing hose product, and organized.