Manufacturing Associate

Criteria for Clickstop's internal hiring process:

• Employee has been employed with Clickstop for at least 6 months.
• Employee is Engaged.
• Employee is meeting the expectations of their current role.
• Employee is in good standing as defined by not currently under formal discipline and has not received formal discipline in the prior 90 days.  
• Employee and their current manager have discussed the opportunity prior to applying. 
  
  

What to expect during the internal hiring process:

Within three business days of submitting your application, you can expect the following: 

1. Your current manager will receive a notification from Greenhouse prompting them to complete a scorecard evaluating your engagement and performance in your current role. 
2. Your current manager and the Talent Acquisition Specialist (TAS) will meet to discuss the details of the scorecard, and it will be determined if we will proceed with your application.
• If we choose to proceed, you will receive an email from the TAS notifying you that we will be proceeding with your application and it will include a scheduling link to set up time with the open role’s hiring manager 
• If we choose not to proceed, you will meet with your manager to discuss why we will not be proceeding with your application at this time.  

Location: Urbana, IA

At Clickstop, we are seeking highly motivated, detail-oriented individuals to join our fast-paced manufacturing team as a Manufacturing Associate. This role blends hands-on sewing line operations with efficient packaging responsibilities, offering a dynamic opportunity to contribute across multiple areas of production. You’ll be instrumental in assembling USCC transportation products, packing orders with precision, and supporting continuous improvement across all operations. 

Hours and Compensation

Full-time schedule: Monday - Thursday, 7:00am-4:00pm and Friday, 7:00am-1:00pm 
Full-time starting pay: $15.00 - 18.00/hr based on experience

 

How to Succeed in This Role:

• Embody Clickstop’s  Core Values and Code by holding yourself and your peers accountable for delivering high-quality results.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, even when completing repetitive tasks under pressure.
• Be adaptable and thrive in an environment where priorities can shift rapidly.
• Communicate clearly and work collaboratively across teams.
• Show initiative by cross-training and learning other areas of production.
• Commit to meeting daily output targets while upholding quality and safety standards.
• Embrace continuous improvement and contribute ideas to optimize workflows.

What’s Expected:  

To remain agile, team members will be cross-trained and expected to contribute outside their areas of expertise. All team members will begin their training in strap manufacturing/packing and remain until a satisfactory knowledge of our products is acquired. We produce a wide range of products, so attention to detail, and the ability to remain focused in a repetitive environment is critical.    

Physical Requirements:   

Must be able to repeatedly lift 50lbs. This position at times requires repetitive hand and arm movement. Must be able to engage in repetitive bending, kneeling, sitting, and squatting movements.

Primary areas of focus within our Manufacturing:   

Tie Down (Strap Manufacturing)   

• Read and understand work orders. 
• Audit orders for accuracy.  
• Operate automatic sewing machines to assemble transportation tie-down straps. 
• Maintain productivity by meeting daily output requirements. 
• Perform repetitive motions while seated for extended periods of time. 
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality. 
• Sew straps using manufacturing procedures in an efficient manner.    

Tie Down Packing  

• Maintain order accuracy through proper documentation and organization.  
• Pack numerous different orders efficiently and accurately off of a conveyor belt, ensuring products are prepared for shipment in a timely manner. 
• Lift 50ilbs repeatedly. Able to bend, kneel, stand, and squat repetitively for long pe