Pencil Operator

Gathr Outdoors; Town of Florence (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gathr Outdoors in Florence, WI is seeking a Pencil Operator for the 1st shift. You will operate pencil equipment to fulfill customer orders and record production in our database, while maintaining safety and quality on a busy production floor.

The role requires ability to distinguish colors and read basic work orders, with a focus on efficiency, teamwork, and adherence to PPE and safety standards. Equal opportunity employer with a strong people-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to change.
• Demonstrates learning agility with desire to grow and develop.
• Ability to build credible, effective relationships with employees and management.
• Driven by customer focus with professional presence.
• Self-directed, motivated and the ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate pencil equipment to meet customer demand and production goals. Goals per 8-hour shift: hex without = 360 printed, 800 plain; hex with = 320 printed, 704 plain; all round = 240 printed, 528 plain.
• Properly record production/order fulfillment in our operating database.
• Communicate with supervisors and maintenance personnel to maintain equipment efficiencies.
• Uphold established quality standards for printed products.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Work safely upholding our company PPE and Safety requirements (Ex. Safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes where needed, gloves, labeling secondary containers, etc....) Report safety concerns to management, including any guarding that has become compromised.
• Adhere to company policies and practices as outlined in our company handbook.
• Embrace and demonstrate our Company Values: Better Together, Passionate by Nature, Blazing New Trails, Rugged for a Reason.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Learning agility

Relationship building

Customer focus

Self-directed & organized

Job description

Job Title:

Pencil Operator - 1st Shift

Location:

Florence, WI

Reports To:

Finishing Supervisor

Brand/Segment:

Gathr Outdoors (https://www.gathroutdoors.com/)

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Gathr Outdoors, a portfolio company of Centre Partners, is a diversified global leader in designing and manufacturing outdoor products and sporting goods. Our core business segments are OUTDOOR (GCI Outdoor, Klymit, Rightline Gear, Cascadia Vehicle Tents & WaterPORT) and RECREATION (PrideSports, Pride Manufacturing, Golf Scorecards & MacNeill Engineering). Each segment provides industry-leading product development, design, and customer support.

At Gathr Outdoors, we believe experiences are always more powerful when spent together outside. We are Better Together, Passionate by Nature, Blazing New Trails & Rugged for a Reason! Come join us...Everyone is welcome at our camp!

We are one of the fastest-growing outdoor manufacturers in the U.S. We live by the belief that experiences are always more powerful when spent together outside. Welcome to our camp! We wish you every success in your new role.

About The Position

The fundamental reason this position exists is to perform functions necessary to operate pencil equipment to fulfill customer orders. This position could operate pencil machines for printed pencils or plain pencils as needed per customer orders. This position may also shift into other positions as needed according to customer demand by resource.

Essential Job Functions

• Operate pencil equipment to meet customer demand and production goals Goals per 8-hour shift: hex without = 360 printed, 800 plain; hex with = 320 printed, 704 plain; all round = 240 printed, 528 plain
• Properly record production/order fulfillment in our operating database
• Communicate with supervisors and maintenance personnel to maintain equipment efficiencies
• Uphold established quality standards for printed products
• Keep work area clean and organized
• Work safely upholding our company PPE and Safety requirements (Ex. Safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes where needed, gloves, labeling secondary containers, etc....) Report safety concerns to management, including any guarding that has become compromised.
• Adhere to company policies and practices as outlined in our company handbook
• Embrace and demonstrate our Company Values:

Better Together: One Team Mindset; Collaborate, work together to accomplish company goals; Listen to each other's needs to be successful; Everyone must pull their own weight

Passionate by Nature: Customer/Consumer First Mindset; Be Better/Continuous Mindset; Work Happiness/Become the expert; Results Driven

Blazing New Trails: Relentless Innovation; Develop Self and Others; Nimble Learner and Curious; Healthy Dissatisfaction

Rugged for a Reason: Values Driven; Problem Solvers, not Complainers; Solid decisions on Quality; Resilient and Dependable

Qualifications / Requirements

• Able to distinguish colors as shown in a Pantone Color Match Guide
• Ability to effectively manage time and resources in an organized manner
• Ability to read and understand requirements for customer workorders
• Must have reliable transportation
• Good attendance and punctuality
• Must be able to communicate effectively
• Must be able to understand basic math skills

Skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to change, demonstrates learning agility with desire to grow and develop
• Ability to build credible, effective relationships with employees and management
• Team player with a growth, development, and challenge accepted mindset
• Driven by customer focus with professional presence
• Self-directed, motivated and the ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks

Work Environment

• Works on the production floor area. The noise level is usually high and will require PPE (safety glasses and hearing protection) in all zones.
• Works in high temperature areas at different times of the year
• Works on cement floors with safety padding
• Moving parts on machinery

Physical Requirements

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.

• Must be able to communicate effectively with team members, candidates and external partners through multiple forms of technology with telephone and computer. Must be able to receive and convey information.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, copier/printer etc. as well as could remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Must be able to safely navigate the production facility, OSHA compliant. Normally this person is standing or walking around the facility interacting with team members. Appropriate shoes for standing on concrete flooring is recommended.

Gathr Outdoors is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized because of such a request.