Manufacturing Associate

IG Design Group Americas, Inc; Maynard (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in gift packaging and crafts is seeking dedicated personnel to join their team in Maynard, MN. The role includes selecting and packing merchandise according to procedures, ensuring quality and productivity standards are met. Full-time employees benefit from comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and generous paid time off.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid time off including vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and do basic math.
• Ability to meet productivity and quality standards.
• Must be able to stand/walk on cement floors for 8 to 12 hours per day.

Responsibilities

• Selects and packs merchandise according to established procedures.
• Cross-trained for duties in other packaging departments.

Skills

Ability to read

Ability to write

Basic math

Meet productivity standards

Work with minimal supervision

Work independently or in a group

Work overtime when needed

Lift/carry up to 25 lbs

Stand/walk 8 to 12 hours

Work in hot conditions

Job description

Design Group Americas is one of the U.S. leaders of gift packaging, crafts, décor, and creative play products with a portfolio of over 50 national brands, sold nationwide and around the globe in the mass, middle and specialty markets. We are proud to serve the best and biggest retailers in the market like Amazon, Walmart, Target, and JoAnn Stores PLUS over 7,000 independent specialty retailers.

Don’t meet every requirement listed below? Design Group is committed to building a talented network of diverse employees, so if you’re excited about this position but your background doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply regardless. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

Location(s)

Maynard, MN

What Will I Do In This Role?

• Selects the proper merchandise from locations, assembles or packs merchandise according to the bill of materials.
• Packs merchandise according to established packing procedures to prevent damage of merchandise during shipping.
• Cross-trained to perform duties in the other packaging departments of the distribution center.
  
  

What Skills Do I Need?

• Ability to read, write and do basic math
• Ability to meet productivity and quality standards
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work independently or in a group
• Ability to work overtime when needed
• Ability to lift/carry up to 25 lbs unassisted
• Must be able to stand/walk on cement floors for 8 to 12 hours per day
• Non-climate controlled environment. Must be able to work in hot conditions.
  
  

What Does Design Group Offer Me?

We offer our full-time employees a comprehensive employee benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, prescription drug coverage, a 401(k) plan with a company matching program, short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), life insurance, and access to additional employee resources. Contributions for these benefits are a mix of employee-paid, cost-sharing, and company-paid. We also provide paid time off plans, including vacation, holidays, and family leave options.

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Our application window remains open until the position is filled, without a specific closing date.

Design Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other non-merit based factors. Individuals with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, dedicated to recruiting and retaining a talented, varied workforce. We integrate diversity into our products, marketing, and partnerships. Internally, we promote diversity through initiatives like employee referral programs, creating a well-rounded and inclusive workplace.