DUAL-ROLE PRODUCTION SPECIALIST (SEW SHOP & PRINT SHOP) in Mountain Home, Idaho at Inventive Group™
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Job Description
Dual-Role Production Specialist
Full-Time | Mountain Home, ID | On-Site
About Us
Inventive Group is a Mountain Home, Idaho-based manufacturer and distributor operating across four brands, including In The Ditch Towing Products. We build products that go to work in the real world — and we back them up with people who take their work seriously. We’re a Lean-driven company where continuous improvement isn’t just a buzzword; it’s how we work every day. If you want a role where your effort is visible, your growth is supported, and your team actually celebrates wins together, we’d love to meet you.
The Role
We’re looking for a Dual-Role Production Specialist to keep our Sew Shop and Print Shop running at full speed. This is a versatile, hands-on position where you’ll split your time between operating commercial sewing equipment and running print shop production machinery. If you have sewing experience, a mechanical aptitude, and you take quality personally, this role is built for you.
What You’ll Do
Sew Shop
- Operate and maintain commercial sewing machines.
- Cut and shape fabrics and foam using templates, blades, and scissors.
- Use the heat press, clicker press, grommet press, and various hand tools.
- Deliver finished production items to kanban locations on the manufacturing floor.
Print Shop
- Fulfill production orders for vinyl decals, labels, and card stock items.
- Safely operate a large format printer, laminator, guillotine cutter, and related equipment.
General
- Maintain strict file organization and follow department file-saving protocols.
- Run routine cost analysis on decal and label production using Excel.
- Perform operator-level preventative maintenance on all assigned equipment.
- Actively identify product defects and immediately stop production to report issues to your Lead.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities — Team Meetings, 5 Whys, Kaizen, PDCA.
- Sustain 6-S standards in all work areas.
- Follow and represent company culture, values, and Lean principles.
What We’re Looking For
- Sewing experience — required.
- Comfortable working with industrial equipment and hand tools.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Basic computer skills; Excel experience a plus.
- Able to work independently and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Positive attitude and willingness to support your teammates.
Why Apply
- Great Pay
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with company matching contribution up to 3% of pay
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Bereavement Pay
- Access to our free on-site gym, cornhole, Arcade and shuffleboard games
- Company lunches (Be sure to check out our Crazy Lunch Videos at the In The Ditch YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/InTheDitchTowingProducts/videos)
- Opportunities to advance and contribute
- Wonderful opportunity to make a difference in our world by working with people that really care
- We are a company that truly believes in getting better every day. This goes for our Company and the people who work here
- Everyone says people are a company’s biggest asset, at the Inventive-Group™, we prove it!
How to Apply
- Visit http://www.inventivecareers.com/
- You will be asked to upload a resume with previous work history and three professional references (names and phone numbers for previous supervisor/managers).
- Call HR at 208-587-7960 with any further questions about the position.
- We review applications on a rolling basis and will reach out to qualified candidates promptly.
Inventive Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
Monday - Thursday, 6:00 am to 5:00 pm MST
40 hours/week