Production

Production Associate

Are you looking for a clean, team-oriented environment with great hours? Are you seeking a workplace that provides established processes where you can learn through hands-on experience? Do you prefer a professional environment with a focus on details and getting things “right”?

This role is best suited for individuals who enjoy staying active, working with their hands, and performing repetitive tasks with consistency. This is a full-time, year-round position with opportunities to learn new skills, cross-train, and grow within the company.

If that sounds like you and you're a hardworking team player, we'd love to have you on our Production team!

The Pond Guy / Airmax, Inc. is the leading manufacturer and distributor of pond, lake, and water garden products, including aeration systems, fountains, and water treatments to a nationwide network of end-users and Airmax dealers.

Our Production Associates play a key role in manufacturing and preparing high-quality products for our customers. This is a hands-on, fast-paced, and physical role where attention to detail, consistency, and teamwork are important.

You will receive hands-on training and be expected to follow established processes, safety requirements, and quality standards while working toward daily performance goals.

What your day may look like:

• Work toward daily production and assembly goals while maintaining quality, accuracy, and consistency standards
• Assemble products, package materials, fill containers, and label finished goods
• Accurately track product movement using scanning equipment and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Operate equipment safely and follow established safety and quality procedures
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Work independently and as part of a team to meet daily goals
• Adjust to changing priorities and support different areas based on business needs

Production Work Areas You may work in different areas of Production depending on business needs (some include):

• Assembly : build products such as aeration systems, fountains, control panels, and lighting kits
• Dry Fill : Package dry products and fish food in a humidity-controlled environment
• Liquid Line and Label : Bottle, fill, and label liquid products, including private label items

Training, Cross-Training, and Department Support You will typically begin in one Production area and receive hands-on training to learn the processes, quality standards, safety requirements, and performance expectations for that area.

Flexibility is an important part of this position. Depending on seasonal workload and business needs, team members may be cross trained in other Production areas or temporarily assigned to work in our Distribution Center. This could occur shortly after your start date or later in your employment, and assignments in another department may last for an extended period of time.

Training will be provided when moving into a new area or department. While working in another department, you will be expected to follow that department's procedures, safety requirements, productivity goals, quality standards, and performance expectations.

Physical Requirements This position requires the ability to:

• Perform repetitive motions for extended periods
• Work with small parts and components requiring manual dexterity
• Frequently bend and stoop and remain on your feet for most of the shift
• Lift, lower, and carry items typically weighing 25 to 50 lbs.
• Handle items weighing up to 150 lbs. with assistance
• Load and unload carts containing heavy materials
• Push and maneuver carts with a total load of up to 200 lbs. consistently throughout the workday

What We're Looking For Production Associates are accountable for productivity, quality, attendance, safety, and teamwork. We're looking for team members who maintain a steady pace while producing quality work, show up consistently, follow safety procedures, respond positively to coaching, and are willing to help where needed.

We value team members who take initiative and look for ways to contribute beyond their day-to-day responsibilities. In return, we provide opportunities to expand your skills, cross-train in different areas, grow within the company, and be recognized for the impact you make on the team.

Availability The typical schedule is 6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Overtime opportunities on Fridays or Saturdays may be available.

Compensation This is a full-time hourly position with benefits. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive Medical Benefits with multiple plan options
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday pay effective immediately (8 holidays recognized)
• 401k with employer 4% match and revenue sharing
• Employee referral program
• Additional Training Programs: Career Development and Department Shadows

Company Overview TPG, Inc. is a growing company with over 160 employees. We are a manufacturing company for pond, lake and water garden supplies with customers in all 50 states servicing both wholesale and end-users. We have customers with large ponds used for swimming, fishing and ice skating and customers with decorative water gardens containing Koi, waterfalls, and plants. Our mission is to help the world enjoy ponds by being passionate, knowledgeable and providing innovative solutions.

TPG, Inc. is not just a team, we’re a tribe. A tribe is more like a family and is ongoing. We have fun, pursue our goals, and help each other grow. Becoming part of TPG, Inc. means more than getting a job it’s a career move. We will give you the support you need to grow with us.

Company Divisions TPG, Inc. encompasses a family of businesses to support customers in all pond aspects.

Airmax, Inc. – business-to-business and manufacturing.

The Pond Guy, Inc. – direct-to-consumer.

The Pond Guy, Inc. – local services division.

How To Apply For Position

Step 1: Submit Resume.

Step 2: If selected for further review, you will receive a request to take a ten-minute survey. Please complete the survey within three days of receipt.

Step 3: If selected for further review, you will be contacted for an interview.

The Pond Guy, Inc. prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a drug/toxins test and background check.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.