Production Associate - Sand & Buff I

TERREPOWER - Collision Business Line; Karner (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Company Holidays

401K

Job summary

TERREPOWER is hiring a Production Associate - Sand & Buff I in Colonie, NY. You will work on remanufacturing auto light lenses to insurance quality standards, with focus on accuracy and process improvement. Join a fast-paced team that values safety, quality, and collaboration.

The role supports a growing company expanding in North America and Europe, offering competitive pay and benefits. Training and teamwork are emphasized to ensure consistent product quality.

Qualifications

• 1 year of warehouse/manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must be able to stand for long periods while working.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and handle physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Review product to determine required materials.
• Ensure tools and materials meet insurance quality standards.
• Grind, sand, clean, and polish auto light lenses to insurance quality state.
• Adhere to safety standards and quality control.
• Collaborate with team to improve repair methods.
• Follow safety requirements to maintain a hazard-free warehouse.

Skills

Warehouse exp

High school diploma

Grinding experience

Quality focus

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Production Associate - Sand & Buff I

Full Time Colonie, NY, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $21.00 Hourly

About the Position

TERREPOWER specializes in remanufacturing auto lights and wheels and supplying high-quality aftermarket products in the collision and repair industry.

We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our team as Production Associate - Sand & Buff. You will be responsible for taking our most important product and remanufacturing it to an insurance quality product that will be sold to some of the best collision repair centers across the United States. You will be a member of a team and looked to for ideas on how to continue to improve the products we sell to our customers. If you enjoy being part of a growth company, fast-paced environment and seeing the fruits of your labor, this is the place for you!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Review each product to determine the required material needed to perform the job
• Ensure you have the proper tools and materials required to repair the product to an insurance quality standard
• Grind, sand, clean, and polish auto lights lenses to return product to an Insurance Quality state
• Ensure quality control standards are met and you adhere to safety standards
• Work with team members to identify and develop improved methods of repair
• Comply with all safety standards and requirements to assure a safe and hazard-free warehouse environment with focus on injury prevention.

Skills and Experience

• Warehouse experience of 1 year or more in manufacturing or factory environment preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent practical experience.
• Grinding and polishing repair work experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong focus on quality – deeply care about the product and your work.
• High degree of professional credibility, including responsiveness, team focus, and interest and ability to perform work in a safe environment.
• Must be able to concentrate for long periods of time while standing
• Physical ability to access all areas of the facility, withstand various activities such as frequent walking, standing, bending, and maintain manual dexterity to access computer via computer keyboard.
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining accuracy
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 8-10 hours.
• Lift and move totes up to 50 pounds.
• Regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head.
• Should be able to work in environments with variable noise levels, lighting conditions and temperature variation and able to access all areas of building without limitations.

Pay and Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays
• 401K

About Us:
For over 35 years, TERREPOWER has been a leader in sustainable manufacturing, driving the circular economy by extending the life of essential products in the automotive and industrial markets.
Founded in 1987 in Daphne, Alabama by the Bigler family, TERREPOWER began as a small regional remanufacturer of starters and alternators. Our commitment to quality and innovation quickly earned us a reputation as a trusted name in the automotive industry.
Recognizing new challenges and opportunities, in 2019 we set our sights on EV battery upcycling-addressing one of the industry’s most pressing issues. Our engineering team pioneered solutions to extend EV battery life, pushing the boundaries of sustainable innovation.
Recognizing that demand for solar panels would exceed availability and 100,000 tons of waste would potentially go into landfills by 2035, our team searched for an innovative way to upcycle solar panels. With an eye on the future, we developed ways to upcycle solar panels.
Rooted in family and community values, we’re proud to have second-generation employees contributing to our legacy. Backed by Clearlake Capital, we’ve expanded our footprint into Europe with facilities in Spain, Italy, Denmark, Germany and Poland. We now sustainably manufacture and supply an assortment of nondiscretionary repair parts across more than 90 countries.
TERREPOWER is committed to entrepreneurship, teamwork, customer-centered, sustainability, safety.
Why Join Us?
When you join our team, you become part of a company that is redefining how essential products are made, reused and repurposed to reduce waste and maximize resources.
Here’s What Sets Us Apart

• Purpose-Driven Work – Every day, your work will contribute to extending the useful life of essential products, keeping vehicles on the road and critical systems running.
• Innovative Mindset – We encourage creative problem-solving and bold ideas to push the boundaries of what is possible.
• Global Reach, Local Impact – With operations in North America and Europe, we have a global presence but remain deeply connected to the communities we serve.
• Growth & Development – Whether you’re on the production floor, in engineering, or part of our corporate team, we invest in your success through training, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities.
• A Culture of Collaboration – Rooted in teamwork and shared values, our employees work together to tackle challenges and drive meaningful change.

TERREPOWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, age, veteran status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability unrelated to the ability to perform a job, sexual orientation, or transgender status to the extent protected by law. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success.