Production Associate-Hose Assembler

Do you enjoy helping a great team achieve their daily goals? At Value Added Distributors in Iron Mountain, MI our team is driven, hardworking, and enthusiastic about producing quality products and delivering a high level of customer satisfaction. We are seeking a Production Associate who is a team player, detailed and enjoys maintaining standards. Does this describe how you like to work?

If yes, then apply today!

For 25 years, Value Added Distributors, and our family of companies have been a leading provider of hydraulic components in the industrial marketplace. Headquartered in Wisconsin, we take pride in our midwestern work ethic and our team of employees, providing outstanding products and unparalleled service to our valued customers. Operating in eight states with eighteen locations throughout the mid-western, southern, and eastern United States, we utilize state of the art equipment and employ the newest techniques allowing us to offer advancement opportunities in a continually growing Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) landscape.

Our business primarily services agricultural, refuse, and defense industries offering high quality hose and assemblies for hydraulic and structural applications. We take pride in fostering a supportive and positive work environment where everyone feels welcome and able to do their best.

$16.00 per hour

Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm (Day Shift)

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, PTO, holiday pay, and more.

Reports to the Branch Manager and is responsible for accurately cutting and assembly of hydraulic hoses while following company policies/procedures and customer requirements. Listed are examples of duties performed but not limited to the following.

• Assemble assigned product parts in accordance with production guidelines.
• Complete and submit inspection paperwork.
• Keeping records of inventory.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment. Follow all safety procedures and practices.
• Maintain a neat and clean work area.
• Follow all required quality standards and inspections as directed.
• Support and collaborate with the team to meet customer requirements and delivery timelines.
• Identify and work through nonconformance of products and standards.
• Participate in training and lead by example, including but not limited to quality standards, safety practices and compliance.
• Follow all required safety practices and wear personal protective equipment.
• The description of responsibilities is not exhaustive. There will be additional duties assigned per company, customer, and regulatory requirements.

• Balance competing priorities, working with a sense of urgency to meet deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills that are clear and concise.
• Foster mutually beneficial relationships that are professional by building trust and providing timely communications within the team.
• Ability to utilize and read tape measures and digital calipers (length, width, thickness, diameter or depth of an object or hole).

• Able to use various equipment-saws, crimpers, forklifts, etc.
• Willing to learn and follow standard practices.
  
  Ability to read and interpret technical work instructions and documents.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs. using proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to apply basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide) and use tape measures and digital calipers.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to type 25+ wpm.

• Forklift driver certified is a plus. We will provide training.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record is a plus for opportunities as a backup driver.

In a production position, you will be using hands, fingers, and arms frequently while standing for long periods of time. Additionally, speaking often with coworkers to troubleshoot and complete tasks. The individual will require fine motor skills, using fingers to operate small tools such as a tape measure and calibration tools or other controls specific to the position. Everyone must wear required personal…