Finisher

NOVAE LLC • Clarinda, IA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Finisher performs hands-on work preparing trailers for delivery. The role involves regular heavy lifting and ensuring each trailer is clean, fully functional, and visually ready for safe transport. Work includes checking electrical components, inspecting parts, and reviewing the trailer’s overall appearance.

Finishers work as part of a team building quality trailers and providing dependable workmanship and service. The position requires working safely in a fast-paced, team-oriented production environment and keeping the workspace clean and organized throughout the day. Employees must be able to work 10-hour shifts, with potential overtime.

Benefits begin after 30 days. The position includes a $1,500 sign-on bonus, paid as $500 after 30 days and $1,000 after six months of continuous employment, provided the employee remains in good standing. A steel-toe boot/shoe allowance of up to $200 and prescription safety glasses are available after 60 days.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred, or equivalent relevant skills and experience.
• Ability to work 10-hour shifts with potential overtime.
• Physical stamina and coordination to safely lift up to 80 pounds and stand for prolonged periods.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
• Basic knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, face shield, steel-toe footwear, knee pads, and gloves.
• Ability to talk and hear while performing job duties.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb throughout the workday.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move items over 80 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Use designated personal protective equipment and task-rated tools, follow safety regulations, and maintain a clean, organized workspace.
• Report to work on time to support production startup and throughput goals.
• Operate power tools and machinery on the assembly line effectively and respectfully.
• Read and understand work orders and work instructions.
• Complete final inspection sheets and perform quality checks and product inspections as directed by the assigned production supervisor.
• Inspect equipment daily before shift startup to support safety and operational effectiveness.
• Axle, wire, deck, and inspect trailers as assigned by the production supervisor.
• Connect lights and test electrical components.
• Place stickers and decals on trailers as needed.
• Mount tires to prepare trailers for transport.
• Assist in other areas and perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Eligible for benefits after 30 days.
• Steel-toe boot/shoe allowance up to $200 after 60 days.
• Prescription safety glasses after 60 days.
• $1,500 sign-on bonus: $500 after 30 days and $1,000 after six months of continuous employment, subject to remaining in good standing.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Critical illness insurance.
• Accident insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• 401(k) contributions after 30 days, with company match on the first 3%.
• Weekly accrued PTO.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Company-paid life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED