Branch Floater

Job Title: Branch Floater
Location: Fargo, ND
 

Job Summary
The Branch Floater plays a key role in supporting multiple departments—including Installation, Tarp Fabrication, Packaging, and Shipping—by performing hands-on tasks that ensure products are manufactured, assembled, packaged, and shipped with accuracy, quality, and safety. This position requires adaptability, strong teamwork, and attention to detail. Employees progress through levels (I–III and Lead) based on experience, skills, and leadership ability.

Department-Specific Duties

Tarp Fabrication

• Measure, cut, weld, sew, and assemble tarp materials.
• Inspect fabric for defects and ensure accuracy of finished tarps.
• Operate sewing machines, heat welders, and cutting equipment.

Packaging

• Package and label products accurately.
• Operate banders, shrink wrap machines, tape/staple guns, drills, and impacts.
• Prepare shipments using company software, organize inventory, and follow dispatch reports.

Shipping

• Prepare and verify outgoing shipments, invoices, and packing lists.
• Load/unload trucks, wrap and bundle tubing, and package parts.
• Ensure shipments meet specifications and carriers’ requirements.

Floater I – Entry Level
Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates tool and equipment competency
• Completes basic tasks within one or more departments (e.g., 1 tarp fabrication step, 2 system installations, basic packaging/shipping tasks).

Floater II – Skilled Level
Responsibilities:

• Meets all Level I requirements.
• Demonstrates proficiency in multiple departmental tasks (e.g., 3 tarp fabrication processes, 4 system installations, advanced packaging/shipping functions).
• May assist with training peers.
• Welding and intermediate equipment operation proficiency required for installation roles.

Floater III – Advanced Level
Responsibilities:

• Meets all Level I & II requirements.
• Demonstrates full independence across multiple departmental tasks (e.g., 6 system installations, advanced tarp fabrication, dispatch reporting, full shipping cycle).
• Provides training and guidance to peers.
• Works effectively without supervision and makes sound decisions.
• Displays strong communication and teamwork skills.

Floater – Lead Position
Responsibilities:

• Must meet all level 1 requirements
• Must meet all level 2 requirements
• Must meet all level 3 requirements
• Exhibits strong potential for advancement into a leadership role within the company. Possesses at least 4 of the below skills and has the ability to be trained/coached in further leadership skills. Skill set includes:
  • Clear and Direct Communication: They consistently communicate instructions and information effectively, ensuring team clarity.
  • Active Listening: They demonstrate openness to feedback and make efforts to incorporate suggestions, fostering continuous improvement.
  • Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: They think quickly and critically to resolve unexpected issues and make sound decisions under pressure.
  • Technical Expertise: They possess a solid understanding of the manufacturing processes within their department, enabling them to provide informed guidance.
  • Team Trust and Influence: They have built trust among their peers, which is essential for motivating and leading teams. 
  • Proactive Time Management: They manage their tasks efficiently and take the initiative by seeking additional work when their responsibilities are complete.
  • Safety Awareness: They consistently prioritize and promote a safe working environment.
  • Quality Focus: They ensure that standards are consistently met, maintaining high product and process quality.
  • Ability and willingness to cross train department employees and new employees.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attendance and dependability by consistently reporting to work on time and completing assigned tasks accurately. They must be able to maintain a clean and organized work environment, follow all company policies and procedures, and apply a high level of attention to detail and focus. The ability to work collaboratively with team members to support productivity and operational efficiency is also essential.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES

Must be able to pass forklift certification test and drive a forklift.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
• The employee is occasionally required to sit. 
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; and vibration. 

SAFETY

Follow all safety directives and protocols at all times and help identify potential hazards or violations that should be addressed to ensure personnel and facility safety are maintained. 

QUALITY

Along with every other member of our team, always be cognizant of overall performance in every aspect of our business and help maintain a constant focus on quality assurance and continuous quality improvement. 

Other Duties as Assigned:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Shur-Co LLC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.