Production Associate I - TEMP

If our name sounds familiar, there’s a reason why. We’re the people behind the iconic Koozie® Can Kooler – and more! As one of the largest suppliers in the promotional products industry, you’ve probably seen our work everywhere from your local bank to a large concert or sporting event. We imprint company logos and slogans on everything from pens to coffee tumblers, lunch bags, tech accessories, camp chairs, and award-winning calendars, to name just a few. Our desire to benefit our people, customers, communities, and industry is behind all that we do. We call it Keep It. Give It., and it ensures that we are leaving a positive, lasting impact with the products and solutions we deliver. 

We’re looking for the right person to fill this role. Read on if you want to know more and discover how we like to keep the good going®!

Looking for a great opportunity this year? We’re hiring full-time seasonal team members to join us through October 2026! (timeframe subject to change)

Pay: 

$17.50 per hour

 PLUS shift differential (3rd shift - $1.75/hr.) 

Great reasons to join Koozie Group:

• People-first culture


• We will train for all positions!


• Climate-controlled environment (clean and heat/air-conditioning)


• Employee recognition program

Job Summary: 

Our Temporary Production Associates are Customer Obsessed and strive to exceed customer expectations with every order. Production Associates support manufacturing processes by completing the following tasks: reviewing the Manufacturing Order for specific product requirements; inspecting parts and materials prior to and during use to ensure quality of parts and final products, implementing the best practices in manufacturing processes while producing and packaging the product and preparing orders for shipping, reporting orders accurately, maintaining organization in the area, attention to details, time management and effective communication.

Primary Job Responsibilities: 

• Strong desire to help and take ownership on seeing things through


• Curious, with a desire to always learn more, including strong problem-solving skills 


• Ability to work as a team member, as well as independently with minimal supervision 


• Effectively communicates, both written and verbally 


• Troubleshoot basic and routine manufacturing issues


• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly 


• Perform other duties as assigned or requested by supervisor/management.
   

Minimum Qualifications:

• Reading, writing and math skills equivalent to that identified by a High School Diploma or GED


• Understand basic manufacturing process 


• Able to work with multiple priorities and people


• Maintain inventory storage in a clean, orderly manner


• Strong attention to detail, organization and time management skills


• Ability to reach, bend, twist, grasp and stand for long periods of time.


• Ability to lift up to 40 – 45 pounds frequently and to assist in team lifts at a higher weight.


• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime (including weekend shifts) as required when business volumes increase.

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm to Keep the Good Going, you will find your way at Koozie Group.

Koozie Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Koozie Group also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Koozie Group will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.