At Clickstop, we are seeking highly motivated, detail-oriented individuals to join our fast-paced manufacturing team as a Manufacturing Associate. This role blends hands-on sewing line operations with efficient packaging responsibilities, offering a dynamic opportunity to contribute across multiple areas of production. You’ll be instrumental in assembling USCC transportation products, packing orders with precision, and supporting continuous improvement across all operations. 

Hours and Compensation

Full-time schedule: Monday - Thursday, 7:00am-4:00pm and Friday, 7:00am-1:00pm 
Full-time starting pay: $17.00 - 20.00/hr based on experience

How to Succeed in This Role:

• Embody Clickstop’s  Core Values and Code by holding yourself and your peers accountable for delivering high-quality results.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, even when completing repetitive tasks under pressure.
• Be adaptable and thrive in an environment where priorities can shift rapidly.
• Communicate clearly and work collaboratively across teams.
• Show initiative by cross-training and learning other areas of production.
• Commit to meeting daily output targets while upholding quality and safety standards.
• Embrace continuous improvement and contribute ideas to optimize workflows.

What’s Expected:  

To remain agile, team members will be cross-trained and expected to contribute outside their areas of expertise. All team members will begin their training in strap manufacturing/packing and remain until a satisfactory knowledge of our products is acquired. We produce a wide range of products, so attention to detail, and the ability to remain focused in a repetitive environment is critical.    

Physical Requirements:   

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Regular team lifting of materials over 60 lbs in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Sit or stand for the majority of the shift.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and twisting.
• Operate hand tools and material handling equipment safely.
• Perform repetitive tasks with hands and arms.

Primary areas of focus within our Manufacturing:   

Tie Down (Strap Manufacturing)   

• Read and understand work orders. 
• Audit orders for accuracy.  
• Operate automatic sewing machines to assemble transportation tie-down straps. 
• Maintain productivity by meeting daily output requirements. 
• Perform repetitive motions while seated for extended periods of time. 
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality. 
• Sew straps using manufacturing procedures in an efficient manner.    

Tie Down Packing  

• Maintain order accuracy through proper documentation and organization.  
• Pack numerous different orders efficiently and accurately off of a conveyor belt, ensuring products are prepared for shipment in a timely manner. 
• Lift 50ilbs repeatedly. Able to bend, kneel, stand, and squat repetitively for long periods of time.  
• Utilizing NetSuite and ShipHawk software to manage production records, entering completion data, building work orders and updating inventory. 
•  Follow Lean manufacturing principles to help reduce waste and improve efficiency in packing and overall processes.  
• Communicating effectively with team members and working to ensure a smooth flow of operations. 
• Comfortable working in a high-speed, fast-paced environment with frequent task changes. 

Cargo Nets   

• Read and understand work orders. 
• Audit orders for accuracy.  
• Operate automatic sewing machines to assemble cargo nets. 
• Maintain productivity by meeting daily output requirements. 
• Perform repetitive motions while seated for extended periods of time. 
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality. 
• Sew straps using manufacturing procedures in an efficient manner.    
• Pack cargo nets: must be able to bend, kneel, stand, and squat repetitively for long periods of time.  

Nylon Slings   

• Read and understand work orders. 
• Audit orders for accuracy.  
• Operate sewing machines to assemble transportation Nylon Slings. 
• Maintain productivity by meeting daily output requirements. 
• Perform repetitive motions while seated for extended periods of time. 
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality. 
• Sew straps using manufacturing procedures in an efficient manner.    
• Pack nylon slings: Must be able to bend, kneel, stand, and squat repetitively for long periods of time.    

As a growing team, you should be prepared to perform other duties as assigned at any time.

Equipment

Ability to learn/operate powered industrial equipment, such as industrial sewing machines, cutters, winders, stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, pallet jacks, etc.  

What Clickstop provides: 

• The opportunity to pursue your best self (as an employee, parent, partner, citizen, etc.) We believe coming to work should not be transactional, but instead should be a purpose-driven experience.  
• An entrepreneurial environment where opportunities are endless for those who seek them. 
• Recognition for personal, team, and company accomplishments, because Clickstop’s success is a reflection of your engagement and excellence.  
• Professional and personal development opportunities. 
  • Full-Time Benefits, include:
    • Health Insurance ($0 Premium option), Dental & Vision Insurance
    • PTO, Paid Holidays, and Birthday and Volunteer Time Off
    • Life and Disability Insurance
    • 401K Match
    • ESOP – After one full year of service and minimum hour requirement is met

Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Clickstop is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location: Urbana IA

Starting pay:
Part-Time: $12.00 - 14.50/hr based on experience
Hours: Monday - Thursday 4:00pm to 9:00pm
Check out our PT benefits here!: Part-Time Benefits

Do you take pride in your work, enjoy working with your hands, and continuously drive for what is next? Join our award-winning company and culture as a Manufacturing Associate and play a valuable role in our production success! 

What you will be doing: 

• Working efficiently as an individual and as a team to support and achieve personal and team goals while celebrating wins.
• Work to create and maintain a clean, safe, high performing work environment at all times.   
• Collaborate with team members to establish and maintain productive and efficient standard work by way of continuous improvement/lean manufacturing that allows the company to be profitable and sustainable.   
• Executing excellent work while all safety measures are observed and abided by to ensure the safety of yourself and team members.
• Performing job duties with speed and accuracy to complete orders that meet and exceed customers’ expectations.   
• Support our growth and expand your knowledge by cross-training between our Manufacturing and Warehouse teams.   
• Maintain high quality standards in both the way you work and the work the team is doing.  
• Working hard, while celebrating individual and team wins. 

Physical Requirements:   

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Regular team lifting of materials over 60 lbs in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Sit or stand for the majority of the shift.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and twisting.
• Operate hand tools and material handling equipment safely.
• Perform repetitive tasks with hands and arms. 

How to succeed in this role: 

• Drive our culture forward by holding yourself and others accountable to achieving great results through our values.  
• Challenges Clickstop to become better than we are today.  
• Eagerness to rapidly learn our product line.  
• Be dedicated team player; hardworking, trustworthy, and responsible.  
• See the bigger picture and seek daily improvement.  
• Commit to excellence in everything you do with a great attitude, always.  
• Communicate with excellent verbal and written skills. 
• A knowledge of basic computer skills are a must. The more computer savvy you are, the better.  
• Work hard while having fun in the process. Stay balanced so you’re at your best every day. 

What Clickstop provides: 

• The opportunity to pursue your best self (as an employee, parent, partner, citizen, etc.) We believe coming to work should not be transactional, but instead should be a purpose-driven experience.  
• An entrepreneurial environment where opportunities are endless for those who seek them. 
• Recognition for personal, team, and company accomplishments, because Clickstop’s success is a reflection of your engagement and excellence.  
• Professional and personal development opportunities. 

Starting pay:
Part-Time: $12.00 - 14.50/hr based on experience

Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check. 

Clickstop is an Equal Opportunity Employer.