Shop Labor

About the Company

Czarnowski is one of the four studios of the Czarnowski Collective. It combines operations, strategy, design, and fabrication to create exhibits and events that engage communities, generate brand enthusiasm, and educate consumers. With over 75 years of experience, we continue to innovate and explore "what if..." as forward-thinkers for forward-thinking brands. Joining the Czarnowski Collective means being part of a team of dreamers, thinkers, doers, and makers.

About the Role

As a general shop laborer, you will perform a variety of tasks in the production and shipping departments, including forklift operation, material handling, packing, and more. You must be able to follow instructions and lift over fifty pounds consistently as needed. Experience in a shop environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Move equipment and/or materials in a shop environment using material handling equipment.
• Operate industrial vehicles and equipment.
• Transport items to and from designated areas.
• Load and unload designated trucks.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Comply with all safe equipment operating practices regarding hearing, eye, and hand protection, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Minimum of one year of experience within a shop environment OR any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to do the job.
• Forklift certification is required and/or ability to obtain such certification.
• Construction background or exhibit industry experience is helpful.
• Must have a basic set of hand tools, including hammer, tape measure, level, and framing square.
• Reliable transportation.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence.

Work Environment

The work environment includes:

• Potential exposure to high levels of dust, dirt, and particles.
• Higher than average noise levels due to multiple power tools and industrial equipment being used at once.
• Non-climate controlled area.
• Potential hazards from operating or being around industrial machinery as well as working at heights.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to hear and talk.
• Required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• The position is very active, requiring standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the day.
• Must frequently lift or move items over 50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits effective within 30 days (or less) of your start date.
• 401K matching with no vesting period (fully vested as of day 1).
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Paid Holidays.
• Collaborative work environment.

Core Values

We recognize that the success of our business rests with the skills and efforts of our people. Our employees can expect a flexible work environment that delivers on the following principles:

• We celebrate creativity, curiosity, innovation, and imagination.
• We are humble and respectful.
• We act with honesty and integrity.
• We empower and trust one another.
• We embrace individuality and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• We champion initiatives that bolster diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• We prioritize safe, ethical, and sustainable business practices.
• We foster a culture of meritocracy—rewarding skills and abilities, instead of influence.
• We always deliver.
• We don’t take ourselves too seriously.

Czarnowski Collective is exploring thoughtful and creative ways to embrace individuality and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across our network.