Reel Assembler, Shift 1

DescriptionReel Assembler, Shift 1

Shift 1: 7AM-3PM

Hiring minimum is $17 per hour

Carris Reels is seeking quality-minded, dependable individuals to join our talented team of Employee Owners at our West Rutland Assembly Division- which has Support/Prep, Shipping, Tube Making, and Assembly departments. These key positions require working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, assembling wood reels for the wire and cable industry. Long periods of standing, attention to safe practices, hand-eye coordination, and the ability to work in a team setting are also required.

Employee Owners at Carris enjoy:

A Lucrative Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Annual Profit Sharing

Fantastic Benefits- Including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k

Weekly payroll

Discounted company branded employee gear and other perks

Regular, year-round schedules

Paid holidays
QualificationsEssential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Follow established methods and procedures necessary to build a wooden reel
Complete tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules and customer specifications with minimum supervision.
Interpersonal and group communications skills are necessary
Be familiar with, and use, measuring tools. Must be able to perform simple shop math
Build wood reels using hand and pneumatic tools
Must be able to read and interpret customer spec cards and maintain production flow
Clean and maintain the work area
Follow prescribed safety regulations including the use of personal protective equipment
Report defective materials, or questionable conditions, to the department supervisor
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to regularly lift and/move materials or finished product up to 50 pounds Required to stand, bend, lift arms, and reach.