Production Associate

Who We Are: 

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:30 am- 3:00 pm

Salary: 17.50

What’s in it for you?

• 40% employee discount on New Balance products (in-store and online)

• Robust benefits tailored to various lifestyles and life stages

• Lifestyle Benefit Program – reimbursement for eligible wellness and lifestyle activities

• Pay-for-Performance program and company bonus eligibility

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – 100% match up to 5% of contributions, fully vested

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Discounts on cellular services, travel, entertainment, consumer goods, and more

JOB MISSION 

As a machine operator, you will transform our raw materials into world class footwear with a strong focus on safety and quality.  You will perform various machine operations that bring our shoes to life.  Work is performed in a team environment – focused on safety, quality and productivity standards towards meeting customer demands.  

 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Utilize various tools and machinery to perform your work according to established procedures and processes 

• Willingness to support a changing environment, flexibility to cross train and rotate to various jobs and duties to achieving departmental and business goals. Make suggestions to improve the process and display motivation and initiative to improve skills and job knowledge. 

• Support NB quality expectations/standards and take ownership for meeting them. Ensure work quality before passing onto customers. 

• Follow NB policies and demonstrate responsibility for attendance, safety requirements, PPE and reporting of accidents and near misses. 

• Maintain a high level of quality per our internal & external customer requirements 

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS 

• Ability to read, understand and comprehend written or oral instruction and communicate effectively with others. Must be a team player! 

• Requires hand and eye coordination along with depth perception (layered materials), good peripheral vision, ability to see incoming /outgoing workstations and precision work – clear vision as close as 11 inches for tasks. 

• Standard 40-hour workweek applies; willing to adjust work schedule to meet a reasonable amount of overtime based on business need 

• Good manual dexterity skills (eye, hand and feet coordination). 

• Must be able to perform repetitive upper extremity motions and repetitive forceful grip/pinch requiring both hands, frequent reaching, good range of motion of fingers, hands, wrists and elbows and use of foot pedals on some machines.  

• Ability to work in a fast-paced production line environment (building 600 pair of shoes in an 8-hour shift) while completing a variety of processes safely with a sense of urgency and attention to detail. 

• Use of personal protective equipment is required. 

• Ability to lift light to moderate amounts of weight. 

 

 

Norway, ME Manufacturing Only Pay Range: $16.95 - $21.20 - $25.40 Hourly (actual base pay varying based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, internal equity, geographic location, and more.)

Regular Associate Benefits

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