If our name sounds familiar, there’s a reason why. We’re the people behind the iconic Koozie® Can Kooler – and more! As one of the largest suppliers in the promotional products industry, you’ve probably seen our work everywhere from your local bank to a large concert or sporting event. We imprint company logos and slogans on everything from pens to coffee tumblers, lunch bags, tech accessories, camp chairs, and award-winning calendars, to name just a few. Our desire to benefit our people, customers, communities, and industry is behind all that we do. We call it Keep It. Give It., and it ensures that we are leaving a positive, lasting impact with the products and solutions we deliver.

We’re looking for the right person to fill this role. Read on if you want to know more and discover how we like to keep the good going®!

Hours: 3rd shift Sunday - Thursday 9:00pm - 5:00am

Pay: $19.00/hr. (+$1.75/hr. shift differential)

Location: Red Wing, MN

Great reasons to join Koozie Group:

• People-first culture
• Flexible schedules
• Great shift differential (2nd shift: $1.25/hour / 3rd shift and weekend shifts: $1.75/hour)
• We will train for all positions!
• Climate-controlled environment (clean and heat/air-conditioning)
• Great benefits, including:
  • Medical HSA and HRA plans
  • Flex spending accounts
  • PPO dental
  • VSP vision
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
• PTO - Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, personal)
• Advancement opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee recognition program
• Employee charitable giveback program (up to $250 value)

Job Summary for Scheduling Associate:

Assist with aspects of processing, batching, scheduling, ordering product, and managing schedule changes. Assists with developing and executing production plans to meet customer expectations and maintaining inventory levels of finished goods.

Responsibilities of Scheduling Associate:

• Assist with scheduling tasks and managing the daily schedule
• Release orders in the production-ready queue
• Collate jobs in order jackets and batch according to production schedule
• Process Jaffa dept orders accordingly, including but not limited to the processing of film
• Help coordinate the completion of the production schedule multiple times per shift
• Track execution of production plan and assist in identifying and resolving deviations in the schedule
• Coordinate with Value Streams to develop, communicate, and implement corrective actions as needed to ensure timely and accurate schedule completion
• Create and manage work orders to produce semi-finished goods and new product testing
• Assist with review and response for quoting and rush requests
• Manage inventory levels of select semi-finished goods and facilitate the ordering/creation of more stock at key inventory levels through MIN/MAX planning
• Facilitate the ordering of inventory from the warehouse in accordance with the production schedule
• Order custom magnet dies and create custom magnet imposition templates
• Batch and order magnesium dies and coordinate with the Doniphan facility
• Maintain an effective working relationship with all employees and leaders
• Actively participates in and support teamwork and continuous process improvement projects
• Demonstrate flexibility and commitment through cross training consistent with business needs
• Performs duties safely and in accordance with company policies
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications of Scheduling Associate:

• Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds frequently
• Must be able to walk from one end of the plant to the other with ease, multiple times per shift
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to multi-task and problem solve
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meeting schedules and deadlines with a sense of urgency
• Reading, writing and math skills equivalent to that identified by a High School Diploma or GED
• Self-motived with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Well organized and detail oriented
• Understand basic manufacturing processes and work safely in a production environment
• Proficient in working with computers and Microsoft Windows-based applications
• Basic knowledge of or willingness to learn Adobe Creative Suite

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm to Keep the Good Going, you will find your way at Koozie Group.

Koozie Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Koozie Group also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Koozie Group will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.