Parts Packager Needed 1st Shift

Racker | Parts Preparation Technician | Manufacturing Production Associate | Production Team Member
Shift: 1st Shift | Monday-Thursday | 5:00 AM-3:00 PM + Overtime as Needed (4-Day Work Week)
Signing Bonus: $1,500 (New hires only. Start a Career in Manufacturing
Metal finishing and plating support products used every day in the medical, aerospace, defense, industrial, and manufacturing industries.
If you're dependable, enjoy hands-on work, and want to build a long-term career, this is an excellent place to start.
Many employees begin in this position and advance into Lead, Plating, Maintenance, Chemical Lab, Quality, Shipping, Supervision, and other specialized roles throughout the company.
What we can't teach is reliability, work ethic, initiative, and a commitment to producing quality work.
You have dependable attendance and understand that production depends on employees showing up every day and on time.
You pay attention to detail and enjoy producing quality work.
You're comfortable working in an active manufacturing environment that includes heat, humidity, dust, noise, and chemicals.
You understand that personal mobile devices are secured during working hours and may only be accessed during scheduled breaks in designated areas due to customer and security requirements.
We do not conduct virtual interviews. If you currently live outside Minnesota, you should have definite relocation plans before applying. You'll have an opportunity to explain your plans in the application questions.
Rackers prepare customer parts for the metal finishing process by securely attaching them to specialized racks before plating and removing them after processing.
This position is critical to product quality because proper racking helps ensure parts are processed correctly, protected throughout production, and delivered to customers on time.
You'll also inspect, count, package, and prepare customer parts while supporting production throughout the facility.
No previous metal finishing experience is requiredwe'll provide the training.
Count and verify customer parts before processing.
Rack customer parts according to work instructions and quality requirements.
Inspect parts for quality, damage, and accuracy.
Remove completed parts from racks after processing.
Complete production paperwork accurately.
Follow established production procedures and work instructions.
Meet established production and quality expectations.
The people who excel in this position are dependable, detail-oriented, and enjoy active work. Work safely around manufacturing equipment.
Produce consistent, quality work.
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Manufacturing experience is helpful but not requiredwe will train the right candidate.
Comfortable using computers, tablets, and production software.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the United States, as required for certain customer and government-related work.
Previous manufacturing, warehouse, assembly, production, shipping, or machine operation experience.
Forklift experience.
Experience working in a fast-paced production environment.
Medical & Insurance

Two medical plan options, including one with a $0/week employee-only premium
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Employer-paid NICE Healthcare & Virtual Care
Financial Benefits

~ Employee Referral Bonus Program

Paid Holidays
Legal Insurance
Ongoing Training
What matters is your willingness to learn, your reliability, and your commitment to quality.
This position provides an excellent foundation for learning our manufacturing process and opens the door to advancement opportunities throughout the company. As your experience grows, opportunities become available in Plating, Maintenance, Chemical Lab, Quality, Shipping, Leadership, and many other departments.
We're committed to helping employees build long-term careersnot just fill positions.
Application & Interview Process

Upload your current resume and thoughtfully answer the application questions. Your responses help us better understand your communication skills, work habits, and overall fit for the position.
Please allow up to 14 days for our hiring team to review applications. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual application status updates or expedite the review process by phone or email.
If you're dependable, enjoy hands-on work, and are looking for a long-term career where you'll learn valuable manufacturing skills while contributing to products used around the world, we'd encourage you to apply today. Security: This position operates within a a secure manufacturing facility. All employees must adhere to strict security policies including restrictions on personal electronic devices, access control, and documentation procedures.
Veterans are encouraged to apply!
Work Authorization / Security Clearance:
The Lindgren Group must comply with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations). These regulations may restrict persons of non-US citizen status from working/participating/observing/or other forms of gathering knowledge about certain activities within the company.