Production Assistant

If our name sounds familiar, there’s a reason why. We’re the people behind the iconic Koozie® Can Kooler – and more As one of the largest suppliers in the promotional products industry, you’ve probably seen our work everywhere from your local bank to a large concert or sporting event. We imprint company logos and slogans on everything from pens to coffee tumblers, lunch bags, tech accessories, camp chairs, and award-winning calendars, to name just a few. Our desire to benefit our people, customers, communities, and industry is behind all that we do. We call it Keep It. Give It., and it ensures that we are leaving a positive, lasting impact with the products and solutions we deliver.

We’re looking for the right person to fill this role. Read on if you want to know more, and discover how we like to keep the good going®

Great reasons to join Koozie Group:

• People-first culture
• Flexible schedules
• Great shift differential (2nd shift: $.50/hour / 3rd shift: $.80/ hour)
• We will train for all positions
• Climate-controlled environment (clean and heat/air-conditioning)
• Great benefits, including:
  1. Medical HSA and HRA plans
  2. Flex spending accounts
  3. PPO dental
  4. VSP vision
  5. Employee assistance program
  6. Employer-paid life insurance
  7. 401(k) with employer match
• PTO - Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, personal)
• Advancement opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee recognition program

Job Summary:

Our Production Associate is to assist the Production team in delivering products for our customers. Located at our Doniphan, Missouri plant, this position would work with the Production team and report to the Production Supervisor/Manager.

Responsibilities:

• A Production I Associate would be responsible for but not limited to the following:
• Works in one of the designated roles: Packer, Printer, Ink Coordinator, Production Planner, Screen and Die Making Technician, Sample Room Associate
• Performs the necessary duties of a packer
• Works with the production team to ensure timely and accurate completion of orders
• Maintains safety rules throughout shift
• Understands production workflow
• All other duties as required

Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED or at least 1 year of work-related experience
• At least 18 years of age or older
• Stands for prolonged periods of time with or without reasonable accommodations
• Performs repetitive motion work including hands, arms and wrists 100% of the time with or without reasonable accommodations
• Tolerates odors from ink and cleaners with or without reasonable accommodations
• Tolerates various levels of heat with or without reasonable accommodations
• Lift up to 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations
• Ability to walk throughout a large facility with or without reasonable accommodations
• Outstanding communication skills
• Works well with others
• Ability to work overtime and weekends based on business needs
• Follow all safety practices and guidelines while working including keeping work area clean and free of safety hazards
• Ability to select and use appropriate equipment, supplies and tools

We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm to Keep the Good Going, you will find your way at Koozie Group.

Koozie Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Koozie Group also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Koozie Group will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.