Reel Assembler/Assembly Team, Shift 1

Carris Reels Group; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,452; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Annual Profit Sharing

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Weekly payroll

Discounted company gear

Paid holidays

Job summary

Carris Reels Group is hiring dependable individuals for full-time positions at the West Rutland Assembly Division to assemble wood reels in a fast-paced environment. Competitive pay between $17.00 and $17.75/hour with substantial benefits including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and profit sharing.

The role requires physical jobs such as lifting up to 50 pounds, using hand/pneumatic tools, and adhering to safety regulations. Join our talented team to thrive in an employee-owned culture!

Qualifications

• Dependable with quality-minded focus in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Must have good communication skills for teamwork.
• Physical ability to lift and move materials up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Follow established methods and procedures to build wooden reels.
• Complete manufacturing tasks with minimal supervision.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the work area.
• Report defects or unsafe conditions to supervisors.

Skills

Attention to safe practices

Hand-eye coordination

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a team

Ability to perform simple shop math

Tools

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Rutland, VT 05701

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $17.00 - $17.75 Hourly

Shift: 1st Shift (7AM-3PM)

Hiring minimum is $17 per hour.

About the Role

Caris Reels is seeking quality‑minded, dependable individuals to join our talented team of Employee Owners at our West Rutland Assembly Division. These key positions require working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, assembling wood reels for the wire and cable industry. Long periods of standing, attention to safe practices, hand‑eye coordination, and the ability to work in a team setting are also required.

Benefits

• A Lucrative Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Fantastic Benefits – Including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k
• Weekly payroll
• Discounted company branded employee gear and other perks
• Regular, year‑round schedules
• Paid holidays

Responsibilities

• Follow established methods and procedures necessary to build a wooden reel
• Complete tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules and customer specifications with minimum supervision
• Interpersonal and group communication skills are necessary
• Be familiar with, and use, measuring tools. Must be able to perform simple shop math
• Build wood reels using hand and pneumatic tools
• Must be able to read and interpret customer spec cards and maintain production flow
• Clean and maintain the work area
• Follow prescribed safety regulations, including the use of personal protective equipment
• Report defective materials, or questionable conditions, to the department supervisor

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to regularly lift and move materials or finished product up to 50 pounds
• Required to stand, bend, lift arms, and reach