Manufacturing Team Members (First Shift)

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GRIP-TITE MANUFACTURING CO,LLC

Manufacturing Team Members (First Shift)

Winterset, IA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    PRIMARY PURPOSE:

    A manufacturing production team member is responsible for producing Grip-Tite products safely, efficiently and within quality production standards and practices. You must be reliable, punctual, adhere safety standards, and be able to perform the physical requirements of the position on a regular basis to meet the production schedule.

    No manufacturing background or experience? No Problem!

    Grip-Tite is focused on finding employees with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to learn. We will teach on the rest! This position may entail assembly, machining, welding, material handling, paint, or other responsibilities as assigned. The more you learn and achieve, the greater your ability to grow your pay and position.

    Poor attendance habits, poor attitudes, and those who disregard set standards, safety, or cut corners – need not apply.

    WHY GRIP-TITE MANUFACTURING CO.?

    Grip-Tite Manufacturing Co. offers a flexible environment, competitive benefits, and a culture that promotes growth, along with celebrating success. Here at Grip-Tite we realize that our greatest assets are our employees, and we are committed to developing and promoting our talented individuals to support our future growth and leadership needs.

    Grip-Tite is 103 years young, and we are proud to say that all our products are made with American steel here in the USA.

    FOCUS:

    • Works in various manufacturing cells with consistent speed and accuracy
    • Works cooperatively with team members to meet production goals
    • Maintains a clean and safe work area
    • Observes all safety guideless and reports safety concerns to leadership as necessary
    • Follows the standard work in each manufacturing cell and/or as trained to produce a quality product within safety guidelines.
    • Fills out required paperwork accurately for all products produced as trained upon (quantities, quality checks, heat numbers, etc.)
    • Operates hand and power tools to assemble products.
    • Shares knowledge with all team members to achieve desired deliverables expected from our customers.
    • Works as One Team regardless of position, shift, or assigned job to ensure Grip-Tites success.

    SKILLS / ABILITIES & EXPERIENCE:

    • Ability to come to work on a regular and consistent basis
    • Ability to wear proper PPE at all times required on the production floor
    • Maintains a positive attitude even when the going gets tough
    • Strives to learn and build on training received to reach production goals
    • Must be able to learn to read blueprints and interpret work instruction
    • Must take pride in work output and the work environment - taking care of equipment and facilities

    EDUCATION:

    • Highschool diploma or GED preferred.
    • Technical trades schooling or hands-on experience beneficial, but not required.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT:

    • Uphold the Grip-Tite Manufacturing Co. Core Values
    • Team player
    • Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
    • Organized
    • Works as one team to achieve desired outcomes regardless of department, position, or shift.
    • Must be able to handle multiple priorities and meet production deliverables.
    • Must be able to work extended hours, as needed, to meet service obligations.
    • Must be able to work the entire shift on your feet (with the exception of break and meal periods).
    • Must be able to work onsite in a manufacturing plant environment with heavy equipment and machinery.
    • Ability to work in hot/cold temperatures on production floor based on temperature changes.
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be expected to work inside a manufacturing environment with regular exposure to changing temperatures (hot, cold, humid), moving mechanical parts, dust, fumes, chemicals, and loud noises. The noise level in the work environment can be loud; vibration levels are moderate.
    • Must have the ability to lift up to 75 lbs. periodically.
    • Nearly all production/manufacturing cells require active bending, lifting, reaching, pushing, pulling, and repetitive motion on a regular basis.

    COMPENSATION:

    • Competitive compensation based on applicable experience.
    • Overtime paid as required by law. Time and a half for all worked hours over 40 as well as planned PTO hours over 40.
    • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, other ancillary products)
    • 401(k) with 4% company match
    • Generous PTO and paid Holidays
    • Energetic and transparent work environment and good company culture. Driven, motivated, and talented support team.
    • Ongoing training, and professional development opportunities.
    • Employee referral program
    • Employee discounts and other perks

    PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING:

    Grip-Tite is proud to operate as a drug-free workplace. All new hires must complete a pre-employment drug screen as well as submit to a background check before being hired.

    E.O.E:

    Grip-Tite Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.