Production Associate

Value Added Distributors, LLC is looking for a driven, hardworking, and enthusiastic Production Associate to join our team at our Stevenspoint, WI location fulltime. Value Added Distributors, LLC is growing and looking to add to their team. Hurry and apply now to work at this family-oriented company!

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, Day Shift

Company Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with employer matching, Vacation Pay, Holiday Pay, Funeral Leave Pay, Life Security, and more.

For 25 years, Value Added Distributors and our family of companies has 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 OEM landscape.

Purpose: This position will report to the branch manager and will assist in the day to day production activities.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities for the Warehouse Production Associate:
The Production Associate is responsible for the assembly of hydraulic hose, filter units, and building cooling loops while following company policies/procedures and customer requirements. Listed are attributes that include but are not limited to;

• Assemble assigned product parts in accordance with production guidelines.
• Monitor quality processes.
• Complete and submit inspection paperwork.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment.
• Maintain a neat and clean work area.
• Detail knowledge of the production processes
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements for this position include but are not limited to:

• Record and submit complete inspection documentation on all work completed
• Complete assembly and testing of all work orders within customer required timeframe and to TMO quality expectations
• Maintain clean and safe workspace
• Use hand tools such as drills, pipe wrenches, air ratchets, and saws
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Able to bend, stretch, and stand on your feet four long periods of time
• Understand and adhere to company policies and procedures
• Follow quality & safety processes
• Support continuous improvement and quality objectives

Essential Skills:

• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read and understand a measuring tape
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics
• Ability to use and read a Caliper
• Follow and understand basic work instructions / visual work instruction
• Ability to safely operate a forklift (training provided if needed)
• Demonstrate good communication skills
• Demonstrate good reasoning skills & decision making abilities
• Basic math skills
• Self motivated and able to work independently
• Ability to understand inventory control and the importance of proper part locations
• Work well as a team
• Basic customer service skills

Experience:

• Knowledge of hydraulics is desirable but not required
• Shipping, Receiving, and inventory experience is a plus

Value Added Distributors website: https://vadtek.com/
An Equal Opportunity Employer