Setup Truck Loading - 1st Shift (Moundridge, KS)

 

A family-owned business with more than 50 years of manufacturing experience, The Grasshopper Company has specialized in manufacturing True ZeroTurn™ riding rotary mowers since 1969. No parent corporation or outside investors make the decisions at Grasshopper.

As a recognized leader in the manufacturing of turf and grounds maintenance equipment, The Grasshopper Company is always looking for talented, dedicated and hard-working people to join our team. Grasshopper offers a wide range of competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

We are an equal opportunity employer.  As an equal opportunity employer, The Grasshopper Company/Moridge Manufacturing, Inc. abides by applicable non-discrimination laws and will not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, Vietnam era veteran status, or disability.

We offer stable employment utilizing state of the art equipment and clean work facilities. Unless otherwise noted, on the job training is provided.
 

 

Setup Truck Loading - 1st Shift

We offer stable employment utilizing state of the art equipment and clean work facilities. On the job training provided.

Full-time setup truck loader needed for 1st shift.  Responsible for final setup of mowers, staging finished mowers correctly to be loaded and loading finished mowers onto trucks/trailers.

Essential Functions:

• Must effectively use a variety of hand tools and power tools.
• Must be able to operate lifting devices including overhead hoist, electric parts picker, electric narrow aisle lift, and propane lift truck.
• Responsible for checking parts and wholegoods orders to ensure accuracy and quality prior to completion of order.
• Must be able to assemble parts into a complete subassembly.
• Must be constantly alert to potential hazards and keep a safety awareness attitude.
• Must work well with other people.  Must communicate well with co-workers and other departments.
• Must be able to work in hot or cold conditions, indoors and outdoors.
• Must have some clerical skills; reading part numbers, recording serial numbers, counting inventory, typing labels and entering information into a computer terminal.
• Must be able to assist in loading and unloading trailers and tie or strap loads onto trucks and trailers, as needed.
• Must be able to read and understand truck load diagrams.
• Must be able to load and unload trucks; tie or strap loads onto trucks and trailers.
• Must be able to pull and stage orders accurately.
• Must be capable of learning the mechanics of setting up all of the mowers.
• Must be capable of learning, understanding and assemble all the options and kits that mount on all the mowers.

To learn more about this employment position with Grasshopper, including descriptions and requirements, please contact the Human Resources Department.

Extensive benefit package including:

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pension Plan (better than a 401k)
• 401k Plan
• Paid vacation 
• Paid holidays
• Bonus Incentive
• Discounted child care available

Department: Transportation
This is a full time position