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Production Associate

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Salary: $19 – $21 per hour

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Koozie Group

If our name sounds familiar, there’s a reason why. We’re the people behind the iconic Koozie® Can Kooler – and more! As one of the largest suppliers in the promotional products industry, you’ve probably seen our work everywhere from your local bank to a large concert or sporting event. We imprint company logos and slogans on everything from pens to coffee tumblers, lunch bags, tech accessories, camp chairs, and award-winning calendars, to name just a few. Our desire to benefit our people, customers, communities, and industry is behind all that we do. We call it Keep It. Give It., and it ensures that we are leaving a positive, lasting impact with the products and solutions we deliver. 

We’re looking for the right person to fill our Production Associate team. Read on if you want to know more and discover how we like to keep the good going®!

Starting Pay:

Up to $21.00 per hour

Shift differential (2nd shift: $1.25 /Hr.- 3rd Shift $1.75 Hr.)


Shifts: Rotating Schedule

Monday - Friday with occasional weekends


Great reasons to join Koozie Group:

    People-first cultureWe will train for all positions!Climate-controlled environment (clean and heat/air-conditioning)Great benefits, including:Medical HSA and HRA plansFlex spending accountsPPO dentalVSP visionEmployee assistance programEmployer-paid life insurance401(k) with employer match
PTO - Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, personal)Advancement opportunitiesEmployee referral bonus program!

Job Summary: 

Our Production Associates are Customer Obsessed and strive to exceed customer expectations with every order.  Production Associates support manufacturing processes by completing the following tasks: reviewing the Manufacturing Order for specific product requirements; inspecting parts and materials prior to and during use to ensure quality of parts and final products, implementing the best practices in manufacturing processes while producing and packaging the product and preparing orders for shipping, reporting orders accurately, maintaining organization in the area, attention to details, time management and effective communication.

 
Primary Job Responsibilities: 

    Efficiently inspect product to ensure quality then pack finished goods to ensure order accuracy and meet customer expectationsExamine product for ink smears, position of design, print clarity, color accuracy or other defects and report issues immediately for correctionEnsure that the proper supplies are being used for packagingMust be able to read, understand and follow Manufacturing Orders to make sure orders are printed according to specifications (quality, accuracy and layout)Package product for shipping, making sure proper box size and packing procedures are followed and ensuring that only products meeting quality standards are packed to ship to our customersComplete reporting and necessary daily paperwork as instructed, including production log of quantity produced, scrap and related informationAssist with performing preventive maintenance duties or changeover duties, such as daily cleaning and lubricating.Perform duties safely and in accordance with company safety policies.Perform other duties as assigned or requested by supervisor/management. 
     

Minimum qualifications:

    Reading, writing and math skills equivalent to that identified by a High School Diploma or GEDMaintain inventory storage in a clean, orderly mannerStrong attention to detail, organization and time management skillsAbility to professionally communicate and work with othersAbility to reach, bend, twist, grasp and stand for long periods of time.Ability to lift up to 40 – 45 pounds frequently and to assist in team lifts at a higher weight.Ability to work rotating shifts (including weekend shifts) as required 
     

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm to Keep the Good Going, you will find your way at Koozie Group.

Koozie Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Koozie Group also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Koozie Group will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.



Compensation details: 18.5-21 Hourly Wage





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Job details

Title
Production Associate
Employer
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Location
Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States
Published
Oct 7, 2026
Closes:
Dec 7, 2026
Job type
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Field
Other
Salary

Salary: $19 – $21 per hour

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