Woodshop Production Specialist - Retail

Job Type: Full-time (40 hours)

Pay: Starting at $17.12 (DOE)

Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday

Build Something That Matters - Day Shift - [No Weekends] - Paid Training - Excellent Benefits

The Vocational Training Center (VTC) of Fargo, ND is looking for a hands-on, organized team player to join us as a full-time Woodshop Production Specialist – Retail.

In this role, you’ll lead our retail line of handcrafted wood products and support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they build vocational and social skills alongside you.

Responsibilities of this position will include:

• Overseeing daily production of VTC’s retail wood products, from scheduling to quality checks
• Helping set retail and promotional pricing, and supporting marketing efforts to grow the retail line
• Keeping inventory, pricing, and production records up to date
• Monitoring woodshop equipment for safety and maintenance needs
• Modeling safe work practices and supporting individuals in using personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Guiding and engaging with adults who have intellectual/developmental disabilities in vocational and social activities
• Assisting individuals with personal care needs
• Documenting program data in electronic systems (Therap, MITC)
• Contributing to individuals’ annual planning process
• Completing the competency-based modules required by North Dakota Health and Human Services, Developmental Disabilities
  
  
  

Other duties not listed above may be assigned.

Required:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Current driver’s license
• Satisfactory results on all required background checks
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and electronic documentation systems
• Ability to use a tape measure and follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Reliable Attendance is required of this position
  
  
  

Preferred:

• Previous experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or mental illness
• Experience with power equipment in a woodshop setting
• Forklift certification (we’ll train if needed)
  
  
  

Work Environment:

• Woodshop setting with noise, dust, and moving machinery. PPE is provided and required.
• Work takes place both indoors and outdoors.
  
  
  

Benefits:

• Health
• Dental - Employer paid
• Vision - Employer paid
• Life
• Disability
• HSA
• FSA
• 401(k) with excellent employer match
• Additional voluntary benefit coverages available
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO
• Extended Sick Leave
• Birthday Holiday
  
  
  

EEO, including disability/vets