Production Set-Up Specialist

The Bernard Group, Inc.; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Flexible work hours

Retirement Savings: 401k with company

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Bernard Group, Inc. in Chanhassen, MN is hiring for a full-time inventory/materials associate. We are a 100% employee-owned visual merchandising company serving major brands, emphasizing accuracy and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include receiving, tracking raw materials and WIP, resolving discrepancies with managers, and ensuring materials are available for production. Candidates should have basic math, Excel and Google Docs skills, and be reliable with minimal

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience required.
• 1-2 years of experience in manufacturing a plus.
• Forklift and reach truck experience a plus.
• Beginner knowledge of Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Google Docs.
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, transfer, and track raw materials and WIP in the production areas and accurately record quantities in TBG’s systems.
• Follow up with the manager to resolve inventory discrepancies; move materials to staging lanes or shelves.
• Set up components on tables, skids, belts to keep the line running smoothly and efficiently.
• Ensure materials are available for large projects and coordinate special orders as needed.
• Organize and clean excess materials, consolidate pallets, and dispose of job waste.

Skills

High school diploma/GED

Manufacturing experience

Excel basics

Google Docs

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Reach truck

Job description

Do you want to work for a company where your co-workers are co-owners? We are 100% employee owned! At The Bernard Group, we work to wow. As a visual merchandising company leading the retail industry in design and production, we come together as a team to win big for some of the most successful brands in the world. Since we’re an employee-owned company, we don’t just list our values, we live them, providing the highest-quality products and services day in and day out. And we do it all with sustainable materials carefully sourced from eco-friendly partners that support social change and community involvement.

Shifts available:

Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

A variety of these traits will help land you this job if you have:

• high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience required
• 1-2 years of experience in manufacturing a plus
• forklift and reach truck experience a plus
• beginner knowledge of Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Google Docs
• basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills

On top of that you must:

• be accurate with the work assigned
• be accountable and reliable to get things done
• have a can-do attitude and do what it takes to get the job done
• be able to perform basic mathematical calculations
• be extremely organized and able to work with minimal supervision
• use data to resolve problems such as inventory shortages, vendor out-of-stock issues, and other related challenges

In this position, you will:

• receive, transfer, and track raw materials and work-in-process (WIP) from production areas and accurately track it into TBG’s systems regarding quantities received and transferred
• follow up with the manager when needing to resolve inventory discrepanciesmove materials from the incoming area to appropriate staging lanes or shelves
• set up all components on tables, skids, belts, etc. for the line to run smoothly and efficiently
• ensure awareness of large projects requiring inventory, ensure materials are available when needed, and facilitate special orders as needed
• organize and clean up all excess materials including consolidating pallets, tagging extra materials, and disposing of job waste
• update applicable systems with new counts and locations based on departmental best practices
• work with planning on material requirements
• update systems with new counts and location
• complete other duties assigned by manager

To get hired at The Bernard Group, you MUST be:

• able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing. Have strong interpersonal skills including, demonstrated listening skills and the ability to present ideas and thoughts concisely and effectively both internally and outside the organization
• willing to admit when you make a mistake (it happens to the best of us)
• accurate with the work assigned
• adaptable and willing to wear whatever hat gets the job done

TBG Overview:

• We’re a 1,000-person visual merchandising company
• We are 100% employee-owned
• We offer a generous paid time off benefit that increases with tenure
• This is a full-time position in Chanhassen, MN

Compensation Range

$43,160 - $50,024 annually

*Range reflects our good-faith assessment of our hiring range for this role based on market conditions, experience level, and internal equity considerations.

Benefits Overview:

The Bernard Group offers a competitive variety of benefits designed just for you:

• Paid parental leave
• Retirement Savings programs:
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan-100% Employee-Owned
  • 401k with a company match
• Flexible Work Hours
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Safe & Clean Manufacturing Environment

What, still want more? We have it.

• A culture of freedom, trust and a passion for excellence!
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Talented, empowered and engaged co-workers by your side
• We have fun!

The Art of Teams at TBG:

We came to understand how small teams of top talent with the right chemistry will consistently outperform a centralized production process. We put a great amount of energy into building individual teams in order to handle the speed and details of retail. It’s the difference between average and being a world class service provider.