Production Worker

Caleres • Port Washington, WI

16d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Production Worker at the Allen Edmonds Manufacturing & Production Facility, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the manufacturing and production processes for our high-quality men's footwear. While prior production experience is beneficial, we value a learning mindset and a positive attitude above all else. We believe in investing in our associates and will provide the necessary training to excel in this role. We take immense pride not only in the craftsmanship of our footwear but also in the vibrant and supportive company culture we've cultivated. Our workplace is known for being a second home, where associates often retire after long, fulfilling careers. This is a testament to the close-knit, family-oriented team environment we've nurtured over the years. If you're looking for a place where your skills and dedication can flourish, and where you can become a part of our legacy of excellence, we encourage you to come and join us. Your journey towards a rewarding career starts here!

Requirements

• Highschool diploma or equivalent
• Passionate to learn the craft of footwear production
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division units of measurement
• An open-minded, positive attitude is a must!
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, required

Responsibilities

• Operate Production Equipment: Work with production equipment including electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic production equipment. This equipment performs cutting, fitting, soling, lasting, bottoming and finishing operations to our hand-crafted men's footwear. You will start, stop, and control the speed of certain machinery with pedal/foot controls.
• Inspect Quality of Work: Meet the quality and production requirement for operations. Detect defects or quality problems and adjust as needed or notify leadership.
• Create a Safe Work Environment: Follow company policies and guidelines and comply with OSHA safety procedures and requirements.

Benefits

• Benefits that Start Day One. To learn more details about our total rewards including pension plans, health benefits and PTO, visit YourCaleres.com
• Additional Time Off. Fully paid break between Christmas and New Year’s, separate from PTO.
• 4 Day Workweek. This position has a Monday-Thursday schedule, from 5:30am-4:30pm, giving you more time to enjoy your hobbies.
• Our Shoe Discounts. No matter your style, we’ve got your perfect fit covered with a 30% Associate Discount on our brands including Famous Footwear, Allen Edmonds, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, Vionic and more!
• Career Development and Learning Opportunities. We provide education assistance of up to $7500 per year for full-time associates.
• Every day is Pay Day. Love an early pay day? Get paid as you earn (without the fees) with Dayforce Wallet.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Through our EAP we provide 24/7 access to free, confidential support and resources, including: emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources, and online support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees