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You like the combination of being in the shop and out in the field! Use your technical skills to help customers in a variety of industries and locations keep their conveyor equipment running. We do business with well-known MN and WI based companies that produce brand name foods, countertops and floor scrubbers.

Job description:  This customer facing position requires a strong commitment to service, safety and teamwork. Use your technical material fabrication skills to create custom conveyor belts and then work with the customers maintenance team to install them on site. If you have a strong dedication to producing quality work and enjoy interacting with customers this job is for you!

• Learn all the techniques required for conveyor belt fabrication, vulcanizing with a heat press, welded v-guides, spiral and staple lacing tools and more
• Fast paced environment sometimes requiring same day emergency belt installations 
• Enjoy a flexible work schedule that may include day shift, night shift, weekends, and holidays
• Operate in a variety of space configurations which may include heights and small spaces
• Drive the service van to various locations around MN and WI for customer belt installations
• Be a part of a team dedicated to safety and continuous improvement projects where we take employee input seriously
• Learn our company ERP system for Tracking and recording labor utilizing and material consumption
• learn the 5S system for keeping a clean and orderly work environment
• Participate in weekly meetings for production goal discussions and team project updates
• Enjoy monthly companywide lunches hosted in the belting department for comradery and free food

Minimum Qualifications

• 1-2 years minimum belt manufacturing/fabrication work experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to follow instructions and operate independently
• Ability to read tape measure and read blueprints
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Perform belt installs up to 500 miles round-trip

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a Belt shop
• 1-2 years of fork truck and aerial lift experience
• 1-2 years of experience interfacing with customers
• NIBA lightweight belting trained
• OSHA 10 certified

Environment, Cognitive & Physical Demands

• Ability to speak, read and understand English
• Ability to operate a computer
• Able to work on feet all day
• Ability to do basic math computations regularly
• Requires normal vision range. 
• Lifting up to 100 pounds with assistance. 
• Ability to communicate with customers
• Ability to follow customers policies

Position Description and Purpose:  Manufacturer of belting products that meet/exceed quality expectation, on-time delivery requirements, and with a high regard for safety.

• Build conveying belts as required by production order and manufacturing guidelines
• Ensure paperwork is completed accurately & timely
• Track/record labor utilizing ERP system
• Register all output and consumption data
• Report all quality issues to department leadership
• Work in a manner that ensures the safety of everyone involved

Minimum Qualification

• One-year minimum manufacturing/fabrication work experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to follow instructions and operate independently
• Ability to read tape measure, and read blueprints
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment
• 1-year experience working with water and air-cooled presses
• Familiarity working with monolithic and fabric conveying belts
• 1-year experience with volcanizing polymer materials

Environment, Cognitive & Physical Demands

• Ability to speak, read and understand English
• Ability to operate a computer
• Able to work on feet all day
• Ability to do basic math computations regularly
• Requires normal vision range. 
• Infrequent lifting up to 50 pounds. 
• Requires exposure to polymer materials

• Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings
• Support departmental on time delivery objectives
• Maintain positive outlook in a team environment
• Maintain clean and orderly work environment
• Engage in all continuous improvement efforts
• Detect and report defective equipment, material, and/or unusual conditions
• Exercise proper care in the use of tools and equipment
• Other duties as assigned by the department manager

Position Description and Purpose:

The Die Cutting position I requires a commitment to safety as our number one priority, strong dedication to producing quality work, effective communication and adherence to policies and procedures.

Specific KPI’s Critical to the Success of Position:

1. Ensure quality and timely Die cut parts
2. Accurate completion of required paperwork and time reporting
3. Consistently meet department production performance standards
4. Effective tool utilization and adherence to personal safety requirements

Essential Functions

• Measuring, cutting, printing, labeling, packaging and moving materials as needed in work cells
• Ability to work independently in one person work-cells
• Assures completion of all tasks and duties assigned
• Ability to work scheduled overtime
• Shares information with Managers, Supervisors and Employees
• Workplace housekeeping
• Attends, participates and shares in all stand up meetings required
• Supports on time delivery (OTD) by using the tools provided
• 70 ton press operations
• Packaging operations and functions

Minimum Qualification

• 1-year minimum related work experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to follow instructions and operate independently
• Ability to read tape measure, problem solving, strong math skills and read blueprints

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of Die Cut related experience

Environment, Cognitive & Physical Demands

• Ability to speak, read and understand English
• Able to work on feet all day
• Bend, twist and stoop on regular basis
• Must read and interpret blueprints and diagrams.
• Ability to do basic math computations regularly
• Requires the use of computer terminals
• Requires normal vision range.
• Infrequent lifting up to 50 pounds. Frequent lifting of 25 pounds
•  Exposure to heat levels of greater than 85 degrees

Position Description and Purpose:

Machine operator to produce high quality parts on time and accept responsibility for quality and on time delivery.  Ensure daily efficiency by using continuous improvement (CI)  tools and measures.  Support and promote adherence to company policies and CI procedures, instructions, directive, and safety procedures.

Specific KPI’s Critical to the Success of Position:

1. Cutting, producing, inspecting, labeling, and packaging per unit
2. Assures accurate completions of required paperwork and clocking
3. Following quality, safety, and inventory standards

Essential functions

• Measuring, cutting, and moving material
• Operate four (4) different shuttle press machines
• Provides assistance to all Hose operators
• Assures completion of all tasks and duties assigned
• Supports and mentors the CI program with all employees
• Workplace housekeeping
• Attend, participate, and shares in all required meetings

Non-essential functions

• Measure and cut rubber hose to length
• Set up the shuttle press machine
• Fit the hose on the machine
• Remove the hose after cooling
• Inspect molds
• Pack into boxes
• Other duties as assigned

Position Description and Purpose: Entry level position responsible for the movement, storage, and management of inventory/finished products for our production and warehouse teams.

Specific KPI’s Critical to the Success of Position:

1. Precise and timely retrieval/distribution of raw material to multiple departments.
2. Accurate pick up and staging of finished products for outbound shipping.
3. Following proper safety protocol

Essential Functions

• Utilize ERP system to manage overstock bin locations and replenishments.
• Keeping a well-maintained and updated account of stock and inventory.
• Maintain clean and orderly work environment.
• Maintain positive outlook in a team environment.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings.
• Support First In, First Out inventory concepts.
• Exercise proper care in the use of tools and equipment.
• Detect and report defective equipment and any improper operations or unusual conditions.
• Follow all warehouse safety guidelines.
• Engage in all continuous improvement efforts.
• Disassemble and dispose of cardboard containers.
• Perform general housekeeping duties.
• Suggests process and quality improvements.
• Able to operate forklift.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Physical ability to lift specified limits below
• Attention to detail
• Behaves in a consistent manner with organization values and safety protocol

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified in CPIM, CLTD, CSCP – APICS/ASCM accreditation.
• 1-2 years’ experience in operating a forklift.
• 1-2 years’ experience in Microsoft software (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• 1-2 years’ experience working with warehouse scanners or bar-coding equipment.

Environment, Cognitive & Physical demands

• Ability to operate a computer.
• Ability to read, hear, speak, and understand English.
• Physical requirements consist of bending, stooping, overhead reaching, and standing up to 8 hours daily.
• Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent lifting up to 100 lbs. with assistance
• Ability to do basic math computations regularly.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Exposure to heat levels of greater than 85 degrees for the assigned work shift.
• Requires normal vision range.

Position Description and Purpose: This position is responsible for executing shipping and receiving procedures in an accurate and timely manner.

Specific KPI’s Critical to the Success of Position:

1. Accurate fulfillment of all applicable documentation for shipment & receipt of product.
2. Timely stocking of warehouse bin locations with raw materials.
3. Ensure timely & accurate order picking and shipment of finished products.

Essential Functions

• Utilize ERP system to process orders ensuring timely delivery.
• Utilize ERP system to ensure proper transportation methods are deployed.
• Verify production order outputs to insure accurate paperwork transactions.
• Maintain clean and orderly work environment.
• Maintain positive outlook in a team environment.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings.
• Support First In, First Out inventory concepts.
• Exercise proper care in the use of tools and equipment.
• Detect and report defective equipment and any improper operations or unusual conditions.
• Follow all warehouse safety guidelines.
• Engage in all continuous improvement efforts.
• Disassemble and dispose of cardboard containers.
• Perform general housekeeping duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1-2 years’ experience in working with ERP system.
• 1-2 years’ experience in operating a forklift.
• 1-2 years’ experience in Microsoft software (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• 1-2 years’ experience working with warehouse scanners or bar-coding equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified to CPIM, CLTD, CSCP – APICS/ASCM accreditation.

Environment, Cognitive & Physical demands

• Ability to operate a computer.
• Ability to read, hear, speak, and understand English.
• Physical requirements consist of bending, stooping, overhead reaching, and standing up to 8 hours daily.
• Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent lifting up to 100 lbs. with assistance
• Ability to do basic math computations regularly.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Exposure to heat levels of greater than 85 degrees for the assigned work shift.
• Requires normal vision range.