Production Operator

Forward March Inc. is collaborating with a leading global industrial manufacturing company delivering innovative solutions to customers that span many industries including transportation, construction, industrial, agriculture, retail and energy. The company aims to expedite Veterans and military spouses towards significant career opportunities in this industry. Job description below:

Our company is looking for highly motivated individuals to join our team. These individuals will be responsible for safely manufacturing quality parts on a fast-paced assembly line. Duties include a variety of tasks, including, but not limited to: performing assembly, testing, problem solving, material handling, and quality control. The ultimate goal of the Production Associate is to safely achieve excellence in all facets of the role; providing the highest quality service safely, while effectively and efficiently increasing profits. A detailed orientated, self-motivated, problem solver that utilizes a strong work ethic is required.

We are hiring for off-shift Production Operators (second or third shift). In addition to the hourly pay, you will also be eligible for a Shift Premium.

Second Shift: two pm - ten pm

Third Shift: ten pm - six am

Responsibilities:

• Perform all duties in a safe manner
• Ability to work in a team environment focusing on meeting Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost standards
• Capable of working any shift with possibility of rotating
• Know, understand, and follow plant safety rules, policies and procedures
• Follow all set-up and operational procedures to ensure accuracy and quality
• Run entry-level equipment and ensure all processes are completed per standard operating procedures
• Perform duties on the production line including product transfer, parts assembly and quality inspections
• Ensure inventory accuracy and tracking procedures are followed
• Follow company policies and procedures
• Assist others as needed
• Maintain a clean work area
• Complete paperwork as required
• Other duties as assigned by lead or supervisor
• Perform all duties in the spirit of Our Philosophy and in accordance to legal, ethical and contractual practices

Desired Experience: 

• Possess good problem solving and troubleshooting skills and safety practices
• Possess a high level of initiative and personal accountability
• Ability to measure, read, write and document work
• Ability to sustain a steady work pace over an entire work day
• Strong basic math & reading skills
• Comfortable performing a wide range of responsibilities, from thinking broadly to executing detailed tasks
• Proven ability to effectively work in a detailed, fact based environment
• Commitment to personal integrity and integrity of the product(s) and processes
• Customer focused with the ability to function with a high sense of urgency

Named to Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work for in America list four times, and with a people first philosophy rooted in The Golden Rule (treating others the way we would want to be treated), our company provides a safe and rewarding work environment. We have a team-oriented culture and believe employees are essential to the company's success.

In addition to a competitive benefits package, we offer the ability for individuals to grow within our organization through training, development and advancement opportunities.

Company Perks:

• Comprehensive benefits with low premiums starting day one
• 401k with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Company profit sharing
• Onsite barbershop / hair salon and fitness center
• Great team and team dynamics
• On-the-Job-Training
• New Incentive Program

Hesitant to apply because you may not meet every specific requirement? If this role is something you are interested in, but your previous experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply! At our company we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or others within our organization.

Our company is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that help enable people to live safer, healthier, and more expressive lives. We operate with three segments: Building Products, Consumer Products and Sustainable Energy Solutions. Our emphasis on innovation and transformation extends to building products including water systems, heating and cooling solutions, architectural and acoustical grid ceilings and metal framing and accessories, and consumer products in tools, outdoor living and celebrations categories sold under brand names Coleman®, Bernzomatic®, Balloon Time®, Level5 Tools®, Mag Torch®, Well-X-Trol®, General®, Garden-Weasel®, Pactool International® and Hawkeye™. We also serve the growing global hydrogen ecosystem through on-board fueling systems and gas containment solutions.

We are value-added partner to customers, featuring a wide variety of highly engineered products across Tools, Outdoor Living, and Celebrations. At our Chilton, WI facility we produce handheld torches and propane tanks which are essential for camping adventure and DYI’s. 

Our company, and its subsidiaries, is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability or veteran’s status.

Please contact Laurin at lladner@fmi.vet for more information.