Branch Floater

SHUR-CO LLC•West Fargo, ND

13d

About The Position

The Branch Floater supports multiple departments—including Installation, Tarp Fabrication, Packaging, and Shipping—by performing hands-on work to manufacture, assemble, package, and ship products accurately, safely, and to quality standards. The role requires adaptability, teamwork, and attention to detail. Employees may progress through Floater I, II, III, and Lead levels according to their experience, skills, and leadership ability. Department duties include assembling and installing tarp systems; measuring, cutting, welding, sewing, assembling, and inspecting tarp materials; packaging and labeling products; preparing shipments using company software; organizing inventory; and verifying shipment documentation. Shipping tasks include loading and unloading trucks, wrapping and bundling tubing, and packaging parts to meet specifications and carrier requirements. Floater I employees perform basic tasks in one or more departments and demonstrate tool and equipment competency. Floater II employees demonstrate proficiency in multiple departmental tasks and may help train peers; welding and intermediate equipment operation are required for installation roles. Floater III employees work independently across multiple tasks, provide peer training and guidance, make sound decisions, and communicate and collaborate effectively. A Floater Lead must meet the requirements of Levels I–III, show potential for advancement into leadership, possess at least four listed leadership skills, and be willing and able to cross-train department and new employees. The employee must follow safety protocols, help identify hazards, and contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement. Other related duties may be assigned to meet organizational needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
Must pass the forklift certification test and be able to drive a forklift.
Strong attendance and dependability, including reporting to work on time and completing assigned tasks accurately.
Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment and follow company policies and procedures.
Attention to detail and focus, and ability to collaborate with team members.
For Floater II installation roles, proficiency in welding and intermediate equipment operation.
For Floater Lead, must meet Floater I, II, and III requirements, possess at least four of the listed leadership skills, and be able and willing to cross-train employees.
Ability to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach, and talk or hear regularly; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl frequently; and sit occasionally.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
Vision abilities including close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Assemble and install tarp systems, including side-to-side roll, trap, cable, Arm, SWAT, and ShurTite systems.
Weld, train, and lead peers as experience and responsibilities grow.
Measure, cut, weld, sew, and assemble tarp materials.
Inspect fabric for defects and ensure finished tarps are accurate.
Operate sewing machines, heat welders, and cutting equipment.
Package and label products accurately.
Operate banders, shrink-wrap machines, tape and staple guns, drills, and impact tools.
Prepare shipments using company software, organize inventory, and follow dispatch reports.
Prepare and verify outgoing shipments, invoices, and packing lists.
Load and unload trucks, wrap and bundle tubing, and package parts.
Ensure shipments meet specifications and carrier requirements.
Perform basic tasks in one or more departments at the Floater I level.
Perform proficient and advanced departmental tasks, and assist with peer training as appropriate.
Work independently across multiple tasks, provide training and guidance to peers, and make sound decisions at the Floater III level.
For the Lead role, demonstrate leadership skills and cross-train department employees and new employees.
Maintain reliable attendance, complete assigned tasks accurately, and keep the work area clean and organized.
Follow company policies and safety protocols, identify potential hazards, and support facility and personnel safety.
Help maintain quality assurance and continuous quality improvement.
Perform other related duties as assigned.