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Shift 1 Reel Assembly

CARRIS REELS GROUP
Rutland, VT Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/3/2026

Reel Assembler, Shift 1

Shift 1: 7AM-3PM

Hiring minimum is $18 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

Qualifications:

Essential 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.

Salary : $18 - $19

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