Branch Floater

SHUR-CO•West Fargo, ND

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Branch Floater supports 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 position calls for adaptability, teamwork, and attention to detail. Employees progress through Floater I, II, III, and Lead levels based on experience, skills, and leadership ability. Duties vary by department. Installation work includes assembling and installing tarp systems, with opportunities to weld, train, and lead peers as experience grows. Tarp Fabrication work includes measuring, cutting, welding, sewing, assembling, and inspecting tarp materials, using sewing machines, heat welders, and cutting equipment. Packaging work includes accurately packaging and labeling products, operating packaging tools and equipment, preparing shipments using company software, organizing inventory, and following dispatch reports. Shipping work includes preparing and verifying shipments and documents, loading and unloading trucks, wrapping and bundling tubing, and packaging parts to meet specifications and carrier requirements. Floater I employees demonstrate tool and equipment competency and complete basic tasks in one or more departments. Floater II employees meet Level I requirements and demonstrate proficiency in multiple departmental tasks; they may assist with training peers. Installation roles require welding and intermediate equipment-operation proficiency at this level. Floater III employees meet Levels I and II requirements, work independently across multiple departmental tasks, train and guide peers, make sound decisions, and communicate and collaborate effectively without supervision. The Lead position requires meeting all three prior levels, showing potential for leadership, possessing at least four listed leadership skills, and being able and willing to cross-train department and new employees. Employees are expected to be dependable and punctual, complete assigned work accurately, maintain a clean and organized work area, follow company policies and procedures, and collaborate to support productivity and operational efficiency. The role also requires following safety protocols, identifying potential hazards, and contributing to quality assurance and continuous improvement. Other related duties may be assigned to meet organizational needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform 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 perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
Must be able to pass a forklift certification test and 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, follow company policies and procedures, and demonstrate attention to detail and focus.
Ability to work collaboratively with team members to support productivity and operational efficiency.
For Floater II installation roles, welding and intermediate equipment-operation proficiency is required.
For the Lead position, must meet Floater I, II, and III requirements, have at least four listed leadership skills, and be able and willing to cross-train department employees and new employees.

Nice To Haves

Potential for advancement into a leadership role within the company.
Clear and direct communication.
Active listening and openness to feedback.
Problem-solving and decision-making, including sound decisions under pressure.
Technical expertise in departmental manufacturing processes.
Trust and influence among peers.
Proactive time management and initiative to seek additional work when assigned tasks are complete.
Strong safety awareness and the ability to promote a safe working environment.
Focus on maintaining product and process quality.

Responsibilities

Support Installation, Tarp Fabrication, Packaging, and Shipping through hands-on production and shipping tasks.
Assemble and install tarp systems, including side-to-side roll, trap, cable, Arm, SWAT, and ShurTite systems.
Measure, cut, weld, sew, assemble, and inspect tarp materials and finished tarps for defects and accuracy.
Operate sewing machines, heat welders, cutting equipment, banders, shrink-wrap machines, tape and staple guns, drills, and impact tools as applicable to departmental duties.
Package and label products accurately; 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.
Complete basic tasks in one or more departments at Level I and demonstrate competency with tools and equipment.
At Level II, demonstrate proficiency across multiple departmental tasks and assist with peer training when appropriate.
At Level III, work independently across multiple departmental tasks, provide peer training and guidance, and make sound decisions without supervision.
At the Lead level, demonstrate leadership skills and cross-train department employees and new employees.
Follow safety directives and protocols, identify potential hazards or violations, and help maintain personnel and facility safety.
Maintain focus on quality assurance and continuous quality improvement.
Maintain attendance and dependability, complete assigned work accurately, keep the work area clean and organized, follow company policies and procedures, and collaborate with team members.
Perform other related duties as assigned to meet ongoing organizational needs.