Team Member - 1st Shift - Cedar Rapids

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove—the leading manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances—is a family-owned company known for craftsmanship, innovation, and integrity. Our products are found in the world’s most luxurious homes, and behind them are teams of people who live our values every day.

At our new Cedar Rapids facility, we’re building something special—a culture rooted in safety, excellence, and ownership. We do what’s right, take pride in our work, and continuously seek to improve. We win together through teamwork, accountability, and a passion for results. And we bring the energy—showing up with a positive mindset and a commitment to creating a workplace where people feel valued and motivated.

Opportunity Details  

This is a first shift opportunity and hours are 7:00am - 3:30pm. Starting pay ranges from $22.50 to $25.00 per hour depending on your role. After completing a 90-day new hire period, you move into our pay-for-skills structure, where your pay grows as you grow. Team Member 1 rates range from $25.00 to $29.00 per hour, with additional pay increases available as you continue to build skills and advance to Team Member 2. Team Members who take on Team Leader responsibilities earn an additional $3.00 per hour premium.

Advancement is based on demonstrated skills, continued growth, and readiness for the next level. At Sub-Zero Group, Team Members have the opportunity to take ownership of their careers and grow with us. If this sounds like the environment you are looking for, apply today!

Primary Planning and Start-Up Responsibilities

• Learn, understand, and follow standard work, safety procedures, and quality expectations
• Participate in onboarding and skills training to build capability
• Support workstation setup, organization, and 5S execution
• Identify potential issues during startup and raise concerns early
• Help stabilize processes by surfacing problems and contributing ideas

Primary Ongoing Production Responsibilities

• Execute standard work to ensure safe, consistent, and high-quality production
• Meet production targets while maintaining safety and quality standards
• Perform routine 5S and maintain an organized, clean work area
• Conduct quality checks and take immediate action if standards are not met
• Perform basic equipment care and minor maintenance as trained
• Take ownership of your process—if something is not right, escalate immediately and help solve it
• Stop the process, pull Andon, or engage support when needed to protect safety or quality
• Actively participate in small group problem solving and continuous improvement
• Support teammates and help ensure smooth production flow

Expected Behaviors (Living Our Values)

Safety First, Always

• • Follow all safety rules and wear required PPE
  • Report unsafe conditions, near misses, and injuries immediately
  • Never take shortcuts that put yourself or others at risk

Do What’s Right

• • Do the job the right way - no shortcuts, even under pressure
  • Follow attendance, quality, and process expectations
  • Act with integrity in all situations

Own It & Improve It

• • Be at your workstation ready to work and take pride in your output
  • If you see a problem, don’t wait - take action and get help
  • Take responsibility for your performance and your process
  • Actively contribute ideas and improvements
  • Surface and solve problems, not hide them

Win Together

• • Treat teammates with respect and work as one team
  • Help others succeed and step in when support is needed
  • Contribute to a positive and productive work environment

Bring the Energy

• • Show up engaged, focused, and ready to contribute
  • Stay present in your work and minimize distractions
  • Help create an environment where people feel valued and motivated

We value our employees by providing: 

• Competitive compensation based on skills 
• Industry leading health, dental, and vision plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings and profit sharing
• On Site fitness center, walking paths
• Education assistance and internal training programs 
• Electric vehicle charging

This position requires a pre-employment drug/alcohol test and background check, which will be administered after a conditional job offer is extended. A negative drug/alcohol test result is required for employment. Refusal to take the test or a positive result may disqualify a candidate from further consideration.  All drug testing will be conducted in accordance with federal and state laws. 

Salary : $3 - $29