About Nite Ize

Nite Ize is a Boulder-based company that distributes over 500 innovative products worldwide to the largest retailers in the world. We pride ourselves in being fun and functional, trusted and innovative, and obsessively dedicated to making products that are not only guaranteed for life but guaranteed to improve your life. We are focused on creatively solving everyday problems through inventions like the Spotlit pet light, Steelie magnetic phone mounts, Gear Tie reusable rubber twist ties, S-Biner dual carabiners and more!

Our success is rooted in integrity and in keeping our promises to each other and to our customers. Nite Ize provides employees an exceptional workplace that is respectful and considerate. We value our employees, and, in return, our employees have been the key contributors to our success since 1989.

The Production Assembler III drives on time packaging and assembling of Nite Ize products to establish a strong fulfillment for external customers to support the Nite Ize brand.

The posiiton for Assembler III is expected to be open until November 6, 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assembles fabricated parts, components, or units at floor stations.
• Follows work instructions, flow charts and verbal instruction to meet quality, quantity, and efficiency standards.
• Uses tools and equipment to assemble units according to product specifications. Identifies units that fail to meet standards and replace or repair as necessary.
• Follows safety guidelines and procedures.
• Updates electronic schedule and efficiency tracking to keep order status and quantity accurate. Set up and shutdown workstation according to standard.
• Develops and participates in lean manufacturing principles such as 5S and problem solving. Effectively mentors and trains newly hired individuals
• Maintains machines such as eco staplers, tape machine, and blister seal machines to include swapping out plates and removing/replacing Teflon.
• Supports other departments in Operations by responding to fluctuations in labor demand to include picking orders, preparing orders to ship, and unloading containers.
• Maintains an individual performance efficiency of 6% or greater than the team average with an exception when training a new hire.

3-5 years of previous production (assembly and packaging) experience.

High School diploma or GED.

General math and ability to use a calculator a must – addition, subtraction, multiplication. Knowledge of percentages a plus.

Moderate computer knowledge required, including ability to navigate internal and external internet resources. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SmartSheet a must.

Attention to detail, mechanically inclined.

Ability to think creatively, be positive and be innovative.

Self-motivated

Ability to cultivate internal relationships

Possess analytical, problem solving, strategic thought process.

Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job.

Adapt quickly to the everchanging business requirements and be able to thrive amidst chaos.

Ability to regularly lift and /or move up to 50lbs.

Ability to stand, sit, and walk for the 8-hour shift

Work Hours: This is a regular benefits-eligible position with normal hours of 6:00 - 2:30 pm, M-F. Some overtime and/or weekends may be required.

Hiring Compensation for Assembler III: Hiring range: $19.00 - 21.00/hour DOQ.

Nite Ize offers a comprehensive, voluntary benefits program which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Matching 401K Plan
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Discounted pricing on Nite Ize products
• Fitness Facility and Professional Trainer Discounts
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Life/AD&D
• Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts and/or Health Savings Account
• Pet Insurance
• And more!

Assembler III Reports to: Production Supervisor