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Production Machine Operators - 1st shift

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Ready to have some fun in the great outdoors? Join Rhino Inc. to help us further develop our fast-growing group of companies producing innovative products for lakeside living, hunting, and fishing-all driven by our expertise as a custom rotational-molding manufacturer.

If you appreciate being outside year-round, you'll love what we do. We make enjoying the outdoors all the better by creating durable and easy-to-use floating docks; waterfowl hunting boats, blinds, and decoys; and ice fishing shelters and sleds. We also produce fluid storage/distribution tanks and provide custom mold and mold repair services.

Rhino is a leading manufacturer with a respected reputation in these niche areas through our brands: Wave Armor, Beavertail/DOA Decoys, Otter Outdoors, and Rhino Tuff Tanks. We are a 29-year-old, family-owned and led, international business still small enough for your voice to be heard, your name to be known and your impact to be meaningful. Everyone is encouraged to share input on projects and initiatives, and our decision-making is collaborative as we realize there are leaders at every level within Rhino. We hire, promote, and make changes based on our core values, beginning with "Work hard, play hard!"

Ideal candidates are self-motivated and positive team players.  Rhino is a place for people who care about their work, care about their co-workers and know how to have fun! We have a passion to be the best in an environment that fosters growth. Every day we embrace challenges and celebrate achievements!  YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A $3,000 SIGN ON BONUS - $1,000 AFTER 90 DAYS, $2,000 AFTER 180 DAYS!

We are committed to employee success and support a core set of values and behaviors that reward and recognize your efforts and talent. This is your opportunity to work close to home. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Operate work equipment, power tools and specialized instruments used in plant operations. Maintain communication with team and management to ensure that work will be completed on schedule and in compliance with established practices. Establish and maintain good working relationships with team members, contractors and company objectives and be willing to work in any and all areas of operations as requested to maintain team assets. Help participate in the training of team members. Maintain cleanliness and general appearance of facilities and surrounding work area. Must be able to identify work priorities, meet deadlines and function with little or no supervision. Will be required to assist in troubleshooting and repairing problems with possible heavy lifting and working in cramped quarters. Will be held accountable for assembly quality and consistency, and final quality of finished product. Other duties as assigned. Regular, predictable attendance.
 

Education and Experience:

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education. Prior experience in a manufacturing environment or rotational molding a plus.
 

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret operating manuals and engineering standards.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must have the ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Attention to detail required.
• Regular, predictable attendance.

Physical Requirements:
 

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to walk about the facility as needed.
• Comfort and ability to be exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, odors, heat and cold.

1st shift hours are 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Thursday.  

$18.00 to $21.00 depending upon experience.
We are proud of our friendly, family oriented culture, and team environment. Rhino offers excellent benefits - paid lunches and breaks, health, dental, employer-paid life insurance, employer-paid long term disability, 401(k) with Company Match, PTO and paid holidays, profit sharing, gym reimbursement, and company sponsored fun events! We offer competitive wages and product discounts for employees.

We appreciate our employees - they are our greatest asset!

Job Type: Full-time

Employee Benefits

• Health / Wellness
  • Medical / Dental / Vision Plans Available
  • If you are on our medical plan:
    • We contribute up to $600/year into your Health Savings Account (HSA) for health-related expenses. This is yours to keep and you never lose it.
    • If you are on our $3,300 plan, Rhino will reimburse you a portion of your health claims after your deductible is met.
    • Rhino offers a reimbursement of monthly fitness membership dues, up to a maximum of $50 per calendar month (must make a minimum of 12 visits per month), which could make your gym membership FREE.
    • Nurse Line 800-551-0859. Call 24/7 to talk to a Nurse about health questions.
  • FREE $25,000 term life insurance and matching accidental death and dismemberment benefit for eligible employees.
  • FREE Short-term disability AND Long-term disability income protection for eligible employees.
  • Other voluntary benefits available through Unum - quarterly enrollment.

• Retirement
  • 401k Match - employer matches $0.50 for each $1.00 you save up to 5% of your compensation.
  • Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus. We make money, you get a bonus.

• Vacation Time / Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Employed here for One to Four Years - You earn Two Weeks (80 Hours)
  • Employed here for Five to Nine Years - You earn Three Weeks (120 Hours)
  • Employed here for 10 + Years - You earn Four Weeks (160 Hours)

• Employee Discount on products - Save a bunch of cash when buying our products!

• Verizon Discount - Save up to 17% on your monthly bill and up to 25% on accessories
  • Visit this website to claim discount: https://www.verizon.com/discount-program/
  • If you have a work email make sure to use @rhinomade.com to qualify
    • If you don't, they have other ways to verify your employment. Follow their steps.