Team Member - 1st Shift - Cedar Rapids

Sub-Zero Group, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 30,996 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading health, dental, and vision plans

Generous 401(k) savings and profit sharing

On-site fitness center

Education assistance

Job summary

Sub-Zero Group, Inc. in Cedar Rapids is offering a first shift manufacturing opportunity with competitive pay starting at $22.50 to $25.00 per hour. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork. After training, pay can grow based on skills, with Team Members earning up to $29.00 per hour.

The position involves following safety procedures, executing production tasks, and participating in continuous improvement efforts. Employees enjoy benefits such as health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow safety procedures and quality expectations.
• Willingness to participate in onboarding and skills training.
• Basic knowledge of equipment care and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Execute standard work to ensure high-quality production.
• Meet production targets while maintaining safety standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement processes.

Job description

Opportunity Details

This is a first shift opportunity and hours are 7:00am - 3:30pm. Starting pay ranges from $22.50 to $25.00 per hour depending on your role. After completing a 90‑day new hire period, you move into our pay‑for‑skills structure, where your pay grows as you grow. Team Member 1 rates range from $25.00 to $29.00 per hour, with additional pay increases available as you continue to build skills and advance to Team Member 2. Team Members who take on Team Leader responsibilities earn an additional $3.00 per hour premium.

Primary Planning and Start‑Up Responsibilities

• Learn, understand, and follow standard work, safety procedures, and quality expectations
• Participate in onboarding and skills training to build capability
• Support workstation setup, organization, and 5S execution
• Identify potential issues during startup and raise concerns early
• Help stabilize processes by surfacing problems and contributing ideas

Primary Ongoing Production Responsibilities

• Execute standard work to ensure safe, consistent, and high‑quality production
• Meet production targets while maintaining safety and quality standards
• Perform routine 5S and maintain an organized, clean work area
• Conduct quality checks and take immediate action if standards are not met
• Perform basic equipment care and minor maintenance as trained
• Take ownership of your process—if something is not right, elevate it immediately and help solve it
• Stop the process, pull Andon, or engage support when needed to protect safety or quality
• Actively participate in small group problem solving and continuous improvement
• Support teammates and help ensure smooth production flow

Expected Behaviors (Living Our Values)

Safety First, Always

• Follow all safety rules and wear required PPE
• Report unsafe conditions, near misses, and injuries immediately
• Never take shortcuts that put yourself or others at risk

Do What’s Right

• Do the job the right way—no shortcuts, even under pressure
• Follow attendance, quality, and process expectations
• Act with integrity in all situations

Own It & Improve It

• Be at your workstation ready to work and take pride in your output
• If you see a problem, don’t wait—take action and get help
• Take responsibility for your performance and your process
• Actively contribute ideas and improvements
• Surface and solve problems, not hide them

Win Together

• Treat teammates with respect and work as one team
• Help others succeed and step in when support is needed
• Contribute to a positive and productive work environment

Bring the Energy

• Show up engaged, focused, and ready to contribute
• Stay present in your work and minimize distractions
• Help create an environment where people feel valued and motivated

We Value Our Employees By Providing

• Competitive compensation based on skills
• Industry leading health, dental, and vision plans
• Generous 401(k) savings and profit sharing
• On‑site fitness center, walking paths
• Education assistance and internal training programs
• Electric vehicle charging

This position requires a pre‑employment drug/alcohol test and background check, which will be administered after a conditional job offer is extended. A negative drug/alcohol test result is required for employment. Refusal to take the test or a positive result may disqualify a candidate from further consideration. All drug testing will be conducted in accordance with federal and state laws.