Production Associate

Scribe OpCo Inc dba Koozie Group; Sleepy Eye (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical HSA and HRA plans

401(k) with employer match

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Koozie Group is seeking a Production Associate in Sleepy Eye, MN. The role focuses on quality inspection, packaging, and supporting manufacturing processes to meet order specifications. You will follow Manufacturing Orders, maintain organization, and communicate effectively with team members.

Compensation includes starting up to $21/hour, with shift differentials on second and third shifts. We offer a people-first culture, training, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical plans,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Inspect products for quality and package finished goods to ensure order accuracy.
• Read and follow Manufacturing Orders to ensure specifications are met.
• Maintain clean and organized work area and document production data.
• Operate in a climate-controlled environment and follow safety policies.

Job description

About this position

If our name sounds familiar, there’s a reason why. We’re the people behind the iconic Koozie® Can Kooler – and more! As one of the largest suppliers in the promotional products industry, you’ve probably seen our work everywhere from your local bank to a large concert or sporting event. We imprint company logos and slogans on everything from pens to coffee tumblers, lunch bags, tech accessories, camp chairs, and award-winning calendars, to name just a few. Our desire to benefit our people, customers, communities, and industry is behind all that we do. We call it Keep It. Give It., and it ensures that we are leaving a positive, lasting impact with the products and solutions we deliver.

We’re looking for the right person to fill our Production Associate team. Read on if you want to know more and discover how we like to keep the good going®!

Starting Pay:

Up to $21.00 per hour

Shift differential (2nd shift: $1.25 /Hr.- 3rd Shift $1.75 Hr.)

Shifts: Rotating Schedule

Monday - Friday with occasional weekends

Great reasons to join Koozie Group:

• People-first culture
• We will train for all positions!
• Climate-controlled environment (clean and heat/air-conditioning)
• Medical HSA and HRA plans
• Flex spending accounts
• VSP vision
• Employee assistance program
• Employer-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee referral bonus program!

Job Summary:

Our Production Associates are Customer Obsessed and strive to exceed customer expectations with every order. Production Associates support manufacturing processes by completing the following tasks: reviewing the Manufacturing Order for specific product requirements; inspecting parts and materials prior to and during use to ensure quality of parts and final products, implementing the best practices in manufacturing processes while producing and packaging the product and preparing orders for shipping, reporting orders accurately, maintaining organization in the area, attention to details, time management and effective communication.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Efficiently inspect product to ensure quality then pack finished goods to ensure order accuracy and meet customer expectations
• Examine product for ink smears, position of design, print clarity, color accuracy or other defects and report issues immediately for correction
• Ensure that the proper supplies are being used for packaging
• Must be able to read, understand and follow Manufacturing Orders to make sure orders are printed according to specifications (quality, accuracy and layout)
• Package product for shipping, making sure proper box size and packing procedures are followed and ensuring that only products meeting quality standards are packed to ship to our customers
• Complete reporting and necessary daily paperwork as instructed, including production log of quantity produced, scrap and related information
• Assist with performing preventive maintenance duties or changeover duties, such as daily cleaning and lubricating.
• Perform duties safely and in accordance with company safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested by supervisor/management.
• Reading, writing and math skills equivalent to that identified by a High School Diploma or GED
• Maintain inventory storage in a clean, orderly manner
• Strong attention to detail, organization and time management skills
• Ability to professionally communicate and work with others
• Ability to reach, bend, twist, grasp and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 40 – 45 pounds frequently and to assist in team lifts at a higher weight.
• Ability to work rotating shifts (including weekend shifts) as required

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm to Keep the Good Going, you will find your way at Koozie Group.

Koozie Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Koozie Group also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Koozie Group will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Salary Information

$18.5 - $21Hourly Wage

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