Production Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Climate-controlled environment

Medical HSA/HRA plans

Flexible spending accounts

PPO dental

VSP vision

Employee assistance program

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Koozie Group is seeking a Production Associate to join our team. You will support manufacturing by reviewing orders, inspecting parts, and preparing products for shipping in a climate-controlled facility.

Starting pay is up to $21.00 per hour with shift differentials for the 2nd and 3rd shifts; the schedule rotates Monday–Friday with occasional weekends. We value a people-first culture, training, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing and math skills equivalent to that identified by a High School Diploma or GED.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Review Manufacturing Orders for product requirements and inspect parts and materials to ensure quality.
• Print according to specifications and prepare orders for shipping.
• Pack finished goods and ensure order accuracy and proper packaging.
• Maintain daily production logs and complete required paperwork.
• Perform preventive maintenance and changeover duties as needed.
• Follow safety policies and contribute to a clean, organized work area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Koozie Group
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.
Koozie Group
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)
• Great benefits, including:
• Medical HSA and HRA plans
• Flex spending accounts
• PPO dental
• VSP vision
• Employee assistance program
• Employer-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO - Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, personal)
• Advancement opportunities
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.Compensation details: 18.5-21 Hourly Wage