Production Associate

About the role

Since 1995, 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.

The Production Associate-Hose Assembler reports to the Branch Manager and is responsible for accurately cutting and assembly of hydraulic hoses while following company policies/procedures and customer requirements. This role is cross trained in shipping & receiving, plus delivering and restocking products at customer locations.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Represent and support Value Added Companies (VAC) vision, mission, and values in daily work to help the company and team succeed.
• Follow all required quality standards and inspections as directed.
• Support and collaborate with the team to meet customer requirements and delivery timelines.
• Accept directions from experienced associates, team leader, supervisor, and branch manager.
• 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.
• This position will be cross trained in various areas of the business.
• Actively participant with the VAC vision, mission, and values.
• Integrate each by aligning performance goals and business initiatives to ensure objectives are achieved.

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, forklift, etc.
• Willing to learn and follow standard practices.
• Ability