CoWorx Staffing Services, in partnership with VIBRAM located in North Brookfield, MA, is hiring!

Vibram’s manufacturing plant in North Brookfield, MA has been around since the early 1800s. Positions include: Production Associates, Finishing Associates, Mixing Associates, AND MORE!

Whether you are new to the industry and looking to get your foot in the door, or experienced and looking to move into a reputable company in the area, we have a position for you!

Responsibilities:

Duties may include:

Operate powered lift truck of various types or hand truck to move racks or trays of biscuits and molded parts and empty trays and racks about the department. Truck molds to and from storage and assist in mold changes.
Operate microwaves and molding presses as required to mold a variety of cushion, EVA or other shoe soles or rubber heels with or without washers or heel cores.
Perform duties required to consolidate and pile biscuits on racks in multiples for molders, uncover and cover biscuits with plastic sheets as required.
Inspect molded soles and heels for a wide variety of defects and flaws such as, but not limited to, blisters, holes, dirt, tears, marks, color distinction, etc. Segregate and set aside rejects. Use hand held scanner to scan bar code, counts, and types of rejects, total acceptable, parts.
Perform cosmetic painting and touch up to label and finish soles. Use markers and paints of appropriate colors to touch up a variety of flaws.
Operate overhead hopper door to drop batch at desired rate into rolls. Allow material to be processed between rolls, cut with knife and feed back into rolls for complete blending of desired consistency. Watch for color blend, lumps, etc. Control roller temperature by means of hand operated water flow valves.
Raise conveyor gate and slitting knives to slit strip of material and convey to splicer and cooling conveyor. Cut trimmings and feed back to required location in rolls. Control conveyor speed according to amount of stretch and to maintain length of loops in batch-off conveyor. Watch for and clear jams at front of conveyor.

Desired Background/Skills:

Must be at least 18 years old or older
Previous experience in manufacturing preferred, but not required for most roles
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Good communication and basic math skills
Physical ability to stand, lift, bend, stoop, walk up stairs

Other Information:

Pay: $17.25 – 19.50/hr.

Temp to hire opportunities. Paid holidays provided by Vibram after 30 days working on assignment.

Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity to join a hardworking, supportive team- apply with us today to get started!

CoWorx is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that a varied workforce enhances our business outcomes and contributes to a brighter future for our internal teams, Field Talent, customers, and communities. We are committed to considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or veteran status, and we do not discriminate based on disability.

If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the recruitment process, please reach out to us.

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Interested candidates please reference job code 236135 when responding to this ad.