Wheelhouse Production Associate

Bloomington, MN Bloomington, MN 55438, USA

• On-site
• Pay or shift range: $17 USD to $19.39 USD Flagg Bicycle Group (Quality Bicycle Products, Workstand, Wheel Mfg and Terry Precision Cycling) approaches pay in an ethical and transparent way. Pay ranges are assigned to a job based on market data from 3rd party salary benchmark data as well as balancing internal equity of other roles with similar levels of responsibility.
  
  Individual pay within the range can vary for several reasons including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, tenure, performance, and available budget.
• Production
• Full-Time

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

• 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…