Description

2nd Shift Production Floater | 2nd Shift | Lake City, MN

Start your career with Valley Craft Industries, a stable manufacturing company where you can learn multiple skills, work with a supportive team, and grow long-term. We’re looking for dependable individuals to join our production floor and help keep operations running smoothly across multiple departments.

If you’re reliable, adaptable, and ready to learn — we want to hear from you!

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

No experience required — training provided
2nd shift schedule with overtime as needed
Competitive pay based on experience
Strong benefits & paid time off
Friendly, team-oriented environment
Opportunity to learn multiple manufacturing roles

Schedule

2nd Shift: Monday–Thursday | 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM (Fridays as needed)

What You’ll Learn & Do:

Depending on daily production needs, you may be assigned to:

Machine Operation
• Operate manufacturing equipment including turret and bending machines
• Monitor output and adjust machine settings to maintain quality
• Visually inspect parts or use measuring tools

Packaging & Shipping
• Wrap, box, crate, and palletize products
• Stretch wrap and prepare items for shipment
• Operate power tools and hand tools
• Inspect finished products to ensure they meet specifications

Powder Coat & Wash Prep
• Prep and paint parts using powder coating equipment
• Wash and degrease parts using pressure sprayers
• Load/unload parts and follow spray patterns
• Monitor and maintain finish quality

General Responsibilities
• Read production paperwork, diagrams, and specifications
• Perform basic troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Support teammates and float between departments as needed
• Other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 0–1+ years of manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to read work instructions, diagrams, and production paperwork
• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and production equipment
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Willingness to learn multiple jobs and float between departments
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Responsible team player who can adapt to changing needs

Physical Requirements

• Continuous standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Must be able to kneel, stoop, and sit as needed
• Comfortable working in hot and cold manufacturing environments
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

Valley Craft Industries designs, develops and manufactures professional grade material handling, drum handling, and storage solutions, including a broad array of proprietary and custom products. Valley Craft was established in 1953 when Carl Weinmann introduced the first hand truck with a brake. Over the last six decades, Valley Craft has grown to become a world class manufacturer known for its expertise in producing rugged and versatile hand trucks, carts, trailers, portable lifts, hydraulic drum handling devices, and storage equipment. At Valley Craft, we take pride in our heritage of building high quality American-made products to handle and store materials more safely, more securely, and more efficiently. On the shores of beautiful Lake Pepin, in Lake City, Minnesota, Valley Craft is staffed by a committed and loyal team of employees -- fully one-third of our associates have been with the company for more than 25 years. We think, feel, and act like a family and, like a family, we share core values: Respect, Integrity, Openness, Enthusiasm, and Commitment. A family company since its inception more than 60 years ago, Valley Craft is currently led by its third private owner - Minnesota businessman Dennis Campbell, who acquired substantially all of the assets of Valley Craft Inc. from Liberty Diversified International in 2012.

2nd Shift Production Floater

2nd Shift Production Floater

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