Wheelhouse Production Associate I

Quality Bicycle Products; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Bicycle Products, Inc. seeks a Wheelhouse Production Associate I to handle wheel assembly, quality checks, and related warehouse tasks in a fast-paced environment.

You will learn hand and machine lacing, truing, tubeless taping, and packaging while supporting multiple SKUs and ensuring safety and quality standards. The role is a training position with progression to Production Associate II after mastering skills; candidates should be adaptable, detail‑oriented, and ready to work across

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods.
• Prolonged use of eyes and hands for precision assembly work
• Occasional lifting of 30–70 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform all aspects of wheel assembly, including hand and machine lacing, hand and machine truing, tubeless taping, and packaging.
• Develop understanding of wheel specifications and quality control across 250–350 SKUs.
• Apply problem-solving to address variations in raw materials and production processes.
• Perform quality inspections and adjust to meet specifications.
• Support production efficiency through material handling and inventory control.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for efficiency and quality.
• Support DC Processing with order picking, packing, and shipment prep.
• Demonstrate flexibility between Wheelhouse production and DC Processing tasks.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean workspace.
• Take ownership of responsibilities and meet productivity and quality goals.
• Engage in training, cross-training, and advancement opportunities.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Stamina

Eye-hand coordination

Lifting

Job description

The Wheelhouse Production Associate I is responsible for all functions of bicycle wheel production at Quality Bicycle Products. This includes up 350 unique products within the Quality Wheels brand, contract wheel builds for third party partners, and custom wheels requested from retailers. The Wheelhouse Production Associate uses their extensive training, and knowledge of wheel building best practices to meet multiple quality control specifications in a fun, high-performance, high-quality wheel building production facility. This role reports to the Wheelhouse Production Supervisor.

Production Associate 1 is a training position intended to last 3 to 6 months at which point if you have mastered the skills needed you would move up to Production Associate II.

The Wheelhouse produces approximately 250–350 different wheel SKUs, each incorporating variable raw materials, including hubs, rims, spokes, and nipples. Associates must develop the technical skills and problem-solving abilities necessary to consistently meet multiple quality specifications, including spoke tension, tension balance, dish, lateral true, and vertical true.

In addition to wheel production, associates are expected to support DC Processing operations as business needs require. This includes order fulfillment, picking, packing, inventory handling, and other general warehouse functions.

This position requires adaptability, attention to detail, teamwork, and a willingness to learn multiple functions across both departments while contributing to a safe, efficient, high-performance work environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Wheelhouse Production & Quality

• Learn and perform all aspects of wheel assembly, including hand and machine lacing, hand and machine truing, tubeless taping, and packaging.
• Develop an understanding of wheel specifications and quality control requirements across approximately 250–350 SKUs.
• Apply problem-solving skills to address variations in raw materials and production processes while maintaining established quality standards.
• Perform quality inspections and make necessary adjustments to ensure finished wheels meet specifications.
• Support production efficiency through proper material handling, inventory control, and adherence to established processes.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on production efficiency, quality, and best practices.

Distribution Center Processing & Operations

• Support DC Processing operations as directed by leadership.
• Perform general warehouse functions, including order picking, packing, sorting, labeling, and preparing products for shipment.
• Maintain accuracy, productivity, and quality standards when performing DC Processing tasks.
• Demonstrate flexibility in transitioning between Wheelhouse production and DC Processing assignments to support overall operational efficiency.

Teamwork, Safety & Performance

• Demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to assist teammates across departments.
• Follow established safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized workspace.
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities while meeting productivity, accuracy, and quality expectations.
• Actively participate in training, cross-training, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Support departmental and organizational goals by adapting to changing workloads and operational priorities.

Training & Advancement

The Production Associate I position is a designed training and development role, during which associates are expected to demonstrate increasing proficiency in Wheelhouse production processes, use of equipment and machines, quality standards, and DC Processing responsibilities. Successful completion of training and demonstrated mastery of the required skills, along with consistent performance, reliability, and teamwork, will qualify associates for consideration for advancement to Production Associate II.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to repetitively lift and handle materials weighing up to 45pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to perform repetitive bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to perform physical tasks associated with both wheel production and general warehouse operations.

Additional Responsibilities

Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned to support Wheelhouse production, DC Processing and overall operations.

Qualifications-

What you need to succeed:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods.
• Prolonged use of eyes and hands for precision assembly work
• The ability to occasionally lift 30 – 70 pounds

Other Related Criteria

• Flexible work schedule to support production needs.

Modeling QBP Core Values

• Act with integrity
• Be a true partner
• Create something special
• Deliver greatness
• Keep the customer first

All candidates are subject to a pre-employment criminal background check and a drug screen. Some applicants may be subject to a credit check as well.

Quality Bicycle Products is proud to be a certified B-Corp and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and encourage employees to bring their authentic selves to work. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy or related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristic.