Production Associate

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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. If this describes how you like to work, 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, outstanding products, and unparalleled service to our valued customers across the mid‑western, southern, and eastern United States.

Our business primarily services agricultural, refuse, and defense industries offering high‑quality hose and assemblies for hydraulic and structural applications.

Full Time Pay: $16.00 per hour

Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm (Day Shift)

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

• Assemble assigned product parts in accordance with production guidelines.
• Complete and submit inspection paperwork.
• Keep 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 quality standards, safety practices and compliance.
• Follow all required safety practices and wear personal protective equipment.

• Balance competing priorities 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 use hands, fingers, and arms frequently while standing for long periods of time. The individual will require fine motor skills and must wear required personal protective equipment (safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, shoes, etc.). Able to see details or objects at a close range will be necessary for tasks while safely operating equipment, reading product labels, documents, or identifying specific items.

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As part of the hiring process, Value Added Distributors may conduct a thorough background check on candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment. This includes verification of employment history, education, criminal history, and relevant information. Value Added Distributors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and ensures all background checks comply with federal, state, and local laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).