Assembly Operator (Days) - Igloo Products Corp.

Who We Are:

Millions of people around the world use Dometic products. They are campers, RV users, boat owners, and lovers of the outdoor life. They all share the same intense feelings - a longing for freedom and adventure, a desire to explore the world and to stay away longer. Dometic calls this mobile living and creates the building blocks for this lifestyle.

Dometic offers smart and reliable products with outstanding design for every aspect of days away: cooking, preserving food quality, personal hygiene, maintaining a pleasant temperature, and more. Today, Dometic operates in a global market that is being transformed by a number of market trends like increased leisure spending and mobile lifestyle, as well as digitalization.

With Dometic’s unique global market reach and presence in over 100 countries and core technology competences, Dometic is well positioned in this market for further profitable growth. As a market leader in Mobile Living solutions, Dometic is committed to driving sustainability in our industry. This means offering innovative, durable, low-carbon products that inspire an active, comfortable, and responsible life in the outdoors.

Igloo Products Corp is an iconic and fast-growing American brand known for exceptional and durable performance for everyday cooler needs. After more than 75 years of as the leader as a housewares brand, Igloo has pivoted to a high growth lifestyle brand for outside activities associated with fun, family and friends.

Founded in as a metalworking shop bringing fresh cold water to Texas workers in the field to inventing the Playmate to becoming America’s most recognizable brand of ice chests, the Igloo story spans more than 75 years of delivering coolness to the world.  Today, Igloo has 90% + brand awareness and is #1 in market share in the US, is a pioneer in sustainability for our category with the launch of biodegradable coolers and coolers made with from post-consumer recycled resin and other sustainable materials and has a growing DTC business allowing us to build direct relationships with our consumers.  In 2021, Igloo was acquired by Dometic Brands and now there is the opportunity to Globally grow both brands together.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for the operation of assembly equipment to manufacture plastic parts for cooler related products meeting quality and production standards.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manually assembles parts by following specific work instructions
• Monitors parts/product for quality issues and notifies the Line Lead, Quality, Supervisor or Manager if a discrepancy is detected
• Places fully assembled items in boxes into their designated locations
• Follows all safety policies and procedures
• Maintains good housekeeping practices in their work area and all common areas
• Performs activities including screw gunning, foaming, cleaning and drain plug operation
• Understands the escalation process in case he/she is not receiving the proper tools, training and guidance
• Meets both Efficiency and Quality standards at all times while working on the lines
• Monitors the assembly machinery for proper functionality and contact line lead or supervisor if any defects in the line or machinery are detected
• Reports any activity or machinery that is unsafe to the Line Lead and/or Supervisor
• Wears all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times
• Adheres to dress code and hair policy
• Complies with the company’s quality policy at all times
• Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance
• May be required to work mandatory overtime and/or irregular hours and/or on irregular days to complete assignments and meet business needs
• Relieves other Machine Operators as needed
• Train operators as required
• Participates in Continuous Improvement Initiatives
• Supports Line Leaders as requested
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• No previous experience required
• Physical Demands:
• Able to lift a maximum of 35 lbs. multiple times a day during a 12 hour shift floor to waist level
• Able to lift overhead up to 35 lbs. repetitively
• Bend and stand in difficult positions up to 12 hours
• Able to push up to 35 lbs. on rollers or wheelsMinimum height requirement of 60 inches
• Must have solid attention to detail
• Language skills: Able to read, write, speak and comprehend either English or Spanish
• Math skills: Basic
• Work environment: Manufacturing environment is hot and humid in summer months, cold during winter months. High noise level requires use of hearing protection

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience: One (1) year manufacturing assembly experience

Tools & Equipment used:

• Power tools (screw gun)
• Measuring tools

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Igloo offers equal opportunities for everyone. Equal opportunities mean that all employees shall be treated according to their abilities and qualifications in every employment decision, including but not limited to hiring, advancement, compensation benefits, training, lay-offs and termination. Any form of discrimination or harassment against employees due to personal factors, such as gender, ethnicity, skin color, age, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability and pregnancy or employees with family responsibilities is prohibited.

All applicants must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.

Igloo supports and respects the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights. We do not tolerate child labor or any form of modern slavery, including forced, bonded or compulsory labor, physical or psychological punishment or human trafficking.

We are passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!