Manufacturing Associate

Ready to build something that matters?

At Clark Dietrich, we’re more than a manufacturing company—we’re a team that believes in growth, community, and showing up for each other. We offer competitive pay, strong benefits, and real opportunities to learn new skills and advance your career. We’re a team of doers and problem-solvers—and we’re looking for one more. If you love collaborating, innovating, and celebrating wins together, you’ll feel right at home here.

Join a team that’s STRONGER THAN STEEL as a Manufacturing Associate at our Woodland facility. If you’re motivated, safety-minded, and excited to grow in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this is your chance to get started and build a future with us.

2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM (plus shift differential)

3rd Shift:
11:00 PM – 7:30 AM (plus shift differential)

Starting rate at $23.29
plus $2.00/hour shift differential for all hours worked on 2nd and 3rd shift.

• Displays willingness and the ability to assist in packaging the skid all products per procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a team environment.
• Understands and uses a tape measure to check length, width and hole spacing.
• Sets up, operates and adjusts the banding skids per procedure.
• Select the correct size pallet to be used for packaging the skid.
• Ensures skids are packaged according to the specifications and each skid to be sure that it is securely banded.
• Confirms that correct size, gauge, length, and quantity of product is packages prior to placing shipping label.
• Keeps work area and surrounds clean and clear of obstruction.
• Notifies management if safety devices are malfunctioning or missing prior to machine operation.
• Completes required paperwork to specification, if necessary.
• Maintains a clean organized workstation
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

• Performs Lockout Procedure as required by mill specific Lockout JSA
• Understands all safety devices and their operation.
• Works safely and follows all safety rules and operational procedures.
• Wears and maintains all required PPE.
• Understands all safety devices and their operation.
• Notifies management if safety devices are malfunctioning or missing prior to operation.
• Safely operates all lifting devices per manufacturing specifications.

• None

• Prior manufacturing experience preferred
• The Military Equivalent will be recognized in lieu of education and/or experience

• Lifting up to 50 lbs
• Standing 8 or more hours per day
• Walking
  - Off and on, 4-6 hours per day
• Body Positions
  - Squatting, bending, flexing and extending both arms Grasping
  - Both hands, up to 8-hours per day
• Sitting
  - None
• Pushing Effort
  - Carts of finished product and tools, up to 50lbs
• Pulling
  - Tools and finished product, up to 50lbs
• Climbing - ladders/stairs, occasionally

• Basic Mathematical skills, addition, subtraction, multiplication and converting fractions into decimals
• Must be able to use and read a tape measure, caliper, and micrometer accurately

• Manufacturing facility - exposed to heat and cold
• Personal Protective Equipment always required
• Controlled Noise environment
• Activity level high - continuous overhead crane and forklift movement

• Tiered wage system, where promotion is based on ability
• Full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts and Life Insurance)
• Monthly Bonus
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Vacation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Community Service Day