Manufacturing Associate

Manufacturing Associate - Days, Full-time

Non-exempt Position

Reports to:  Manufacturing Supervisor

About Us:  

Based in Alliance, OH, Coastal Pet Products, Inc. has been a family-owned American manufacturer since 1968.  We are a leader in the pet industry with an unwavering commitment to innovation, safety, and quality. We design and deliver quality products that people trust for the dogs and cats they love. We are committed to being a great place to work and encourage associates to excel and grow professionally.

At Coastal Pet, we value people as the source of our strength, and we appreciate your interest in our company. If you want to join a team that works each day to live out our passion for pets, people, and progress, then please apply for this great opportunity.  Coastal Pet Products, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are a great company to work for with unique benefits:

• Child Care Assistance
• Paid Vacations & Holidays
• Variety of Work Schedules
• Temperature Controlled Facility
• Monthly Perfect Attendance Bonus Payouts (up to $1,050/year)
• Insurance Options & Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with Company Match
• Education Reimbursement including Scholarships for Family Members
• Competitive Wages

 About the Position:   

Full-time Position Schedule Options on Days (Monday - Friday): 

6:00 a.m. - 2 :30 p.m. 

Day Shift includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch period and a 15-minute paid break.

Overtime, when required, can be worked before or after the scheduled shift, or as needed.

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Associate is responsible for assembling nylon and leather collars, leashes, leads, and harnesses of different width sizes (1”, 3/4”, 5/8” and 3/8”). Associates cut, sew, seal, assemble, and label products. Manufacturing Department areas include Large and Small Nylon, Leather, Embroidery, Foam (molded training decoys), and Transfer Area (printing patterns on material). The Manufacturing Associate is responsible for getting products assembled on time and defect-free.  Training and supervision are provided in each department area.  Cross-training is encouraged.

The Associate must be punctual and meet or exceed Coastal Pet Products' minimum production standards while producing high-quality products. 

Qualifications:

Sit, walk, and/or stand up to ten (10) hours a day and lift up to fifty (50) pounds.

Read and interpret all necessary paperwork to accomplish maximum efficiencies, have basic math skills, and accurately measure using a ruler or yardstick.

Follow both written and verbal instructions with suitable dexterity skills.

Have good verbal skills with the ability to interact well with peers and superiors in a combined effort to maximize daily goals.

Note:

This description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified for the purpose of job evaluations.  It should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job nor shall it be construed as giving an exclusive title to every function described.

This is a non-exempt position. General requirements of this position include, but are not limited to, regular attendance and the willingness and ability to work more than the regularly scheduled 40-hour work week when requested by management.

Qualifications:

Sit, walk, and/or stand up to ten (10) hours a day and lift up to fifty (50) pounds.

Read and interpret all necessary paperwork to accomplish maximum efficiencies, have basic math skills, and accurately measure using a ruler or yardstick.

Follow both written and verbal instructions with suitable dexterity skills.

Have good verbal skills with the ability to interact well with peers and superiors in a combined effort to maximize daily goals.