1st Shift Assembler

National Trade Supply is currently seeking Assemblers for our Manufacturing division, located in Greenwood, Indiana. Assemblers are responsible for working with a variety of materials such as wire mesh, chipboard, and filter media to construct replacement HVAC filters for homeowners.

• Direct hire, full‑time position
• $18.00 per hour
• 12 days PTO, 16 days at 1st anniversary
• Medical, dental, vision, STD, life insurance
• Onsite success coach
• 4 × 10‑hour shifts (6:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
• Occasional overtime available
• Onsite food market
• On‑the‑job training
• AAA, Verizon Wireless discount
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Employee discount on air and water filters

• Assembles air filtration products on the assembly line according to production guidelines
• Performs spot checks of products to ensure adherence to approved quality standards
• Notifies management of product discrepancies or equipment malfunctions
• Adheres to established company policies and procedures, paying particular attention to safety regulations
• Participates in continuous improvement processes and LEAN manufacturing principles
• Consistently meets productivity metrics as established by production manager
• Assists with maintaining facility upkeep and cleanliness in respective areas

To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
• Basic measuring and math skills
• Attention to detail and good hand‑eye coordination
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment
• Desire to participate in continuous improvement activities and on‑the‑job training to enhance skills
• Ability to visually identify quality discrepancies
• Average oral and written communication skills
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check

• Continuous standing and minimal walking on flat surfaces
• Occasional lifting of items 2–5 lb
• Continuous use of arms, hands, and fingers to assemble, manipulate, and move filters
• Occasional minimal rotation at the trunk while working along the assembly line
• Occasional reaching at shoulder height to pass filter components through glue coating machine
• Rare lifting of filter media or cardboard frame stacks (less than 10 lb)
• 1× per day lifting of bucket of glue for glue coating machine (≈ 15 lb)

• Work area is located indoors within a warehouse/manufacturing environment
• The work area is not climate controlled so employees may be exposed to hot, cold, or humid climates depending on the time of year
• The area has elevated noise levels, but does not exceed an 85 dBA 8 hr TWA
• Employees may be exposed to dust or other airborne particles in the air

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