What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post-Production Shipping Associate position at WaterFurnace International?
Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, WaterFurnace designs and manufactures ultra-efficient, renewable-energy comfort products that provide heating, cooling and potable hot water solutions for use in both homes and commercial buildings. We employ more than 350 people in R&D, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Sales roles across the US and Canada. For almost four decades, our Geothermal Heat Pumps, Water Source Heat Pumps, and Heat Recovery Chillers have been reducing energy usage consumption and increasing comfort in buildings around the world.
Our Purpose:
To transform the way we use energy, protect resources for future generations, and give people the freedom to focus on life.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and versatile Post-Production Shipping Associate to join our shipping/kitting team. In this role, you will go beyond standard assembly to provide high-quality, customized finishing touches on our products. You will be responsible for kitting components, programming devices, marking/labeling products, and ensuring everything meets our strict quality standards before shipping.
If you enjoy a dynamic work environment that combines hands-on mechanical assembly with technical tasks like device programming, we want to hear from you!
Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, overtime as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Kitting & Packaging: Accurately gather, organize, and package specific components, hardware, and instructions into complete kits based on custom order specifications.
- Device Programming: Load firmware, software, or specific configurations onto electronic components and devices using designated programming software and hardware tools.
- Product Marking & Labeling: Operate pad print, ink printers, or automated labeling machines to apply part numbers, barcodes, logos, and serial numbers to products.
- Component Assembly: Perform light mechanical or electronic assembly using hand tools, fixtures, and calibrated equipment.
- Quality Assurance: Inspect finished products, kits, and programmed devices to ensure absolute accuracy and compliance with blueprints, schematics, and work orders.
- Inventory & Documentation: Maintain accurate records of completed batches, track inventory usage, and report any component shortages or defects.
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience: 1–2 years of experience in manufacturing, electronic assembly, kitting, or a similar production environment is preferred. Must be willing to be forklift certified
- Technical Aptitude: Basic computer literacy is required to run programming software and marking equipment. Experience with firmware flashing or automated labeling is a plus.
- Detail-Oriented: Exceptional attention to detail to ensure kits are complete and programming is flawless.
- Dexterity & Stamina: Good hand-eye coordination for handling small components, with the ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs