Production Associate 1st Shift Extrusions at Latham, The… · Plainfield

Summary: Latham Pool Products is a leading manufacturer in the swimming pool industry, dedicated to innovation and sustainability. The Production Associate role involves assembling pool covers and ensuring quality production while maintaining a safe working environment. Responsibilities: - Train with highly skilled leaders in all areas of swimming pool production - Ensure a safe working environment while performing assigned tasks - Manufacturing experience such as heat-seals welding, kit-building, light fabricating, cutting, and sewing encouraged, but not necessary - Punctual and detail-oriented - Experience using power tools, hand tools, and sewing machines - Work on a team of dedicated associates manufacturing swimming pools and pool components like thermoformed steps, structural foam molding of polymer panels, etc Required Qualifications: - 0-3 years' experience in machine operation of semi-automated machines, and the use of hand tools - 0-3 years in manufacturing or production - Ability to read basic English and have good communication skills - Excellent communication skills with the ability to multitask, work on a team, work independently, and the ability to work with one's hands - Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, stand for 8-12 hour shifts, able to lift up to 50 lbs - Ability to multitask, work on a team, and work independently - Ability to work with one's hands and be able to use hand tools such as drills and hammers - Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, stand for 8-10 shifts, able to lift up to 50 lbs - Ability to work overtime as needed Preferred Qualifications: - Manufacturing experience preferred Required Skills: Machine operation of semi-automated machines, Use of hand tools, Power tools, Sewing machines, Heat-seal welding, Kit-building, Light fabricating, Cutting, Sewing Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA and FSA plans available, 401(K) with 50% company match up to 6%, Paid Time Off – 3 to 5 weeks per year with weekly accruals starting day one, Holidays - 11 Paid, eligible on day one, Life/ADD Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability insurance with buy up options, Training programs, Tuition Reimbursement, and growth opportunities