Team Member - 1st Shift - Cedar Rapids

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove—the leading manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances—is a family-owned company known for craftsmanship, innovation, and integrity. Our products are found in the world’s most luxurious homes, and behind them are teams of people who live our values every day.

At our new Cedar Rapids facility, we’re building something special—a culture rooted in safety, excellence, and ownership. We do what’s right, take pride in our work, and continuously seek to improve. We win together through teamwork, accountability, and a passion for results. And we bring the energy—showing up with a positive mindset and a commitment to creating a workplace where people feel valued and motivated.

Opportunity Details

This is a first shift opportunity and hours are 7:00am - 3:30pm. Starting pay ranges from $22.50 to $25.00 per hour depending on your role. After completing a 90-day new hire period, you move into our pay-for-skills structure, where your pay grows as you grow. Team Member 1 rates range from $25.00 to $29.00 per hour, with additional pay increases available as you continue to build skills and advance to Team Member 2. Team Members who take on Team Leader responsibilities earn an additional $3.00 per hour premium.

Advancement is based on demonstrated skills, continued growth, and readiness for the next level. At Sub-Zero Group, Team Members have the opportunity to take ownership of their careers and grow with us. If this sounds like the environment you are looking for, apply today!

Primary Planning and Start-Up Responsibilities

Learn, understand, and follow standard work, safety procedures, and quality expectations
Participate in onboarding and skills training to build capability
Support workstation setup, organization, and 5S execution
Identify potential issues during startup and raise concerns early
Help stabilize processes by surfacing problems and contributing ideas

Primary Ongoing Production Responsibilities

Execute standard work to ensure safe, consistent, and high-quality production
Meet production targets while maintaining safety and quality standards
Perform routine 5S and maintain an organized, clean work area
Conduct quality checks and take immediate action if standards are not met
Perform basic equipment care and minor maintenance as trained
Take ownership of your process—if something is not right, escalate immediately and help solve it
Stop the process, pull Andon, or engage support when needed to protect safety or quality
Actively participate in small group problem solving and continuous improvement
Support teammates and help ensure smooth production flow

Expected Behaviors (Living Our Values)

Safety First, Always

Follow all safety rules and wear required PPE
Report unsafe conditions, near misses, and injuries immediately
Never take shortcuts that put yourself or others at risk

Do What’s Right

Do the job the right way - no shortcuts, even under pressure
Follow attendance, quality, and process expectations
Act with integrity in all situations

Own It & Improve It

Be at your workstation ready to work and take pride in your output
If you see a problem, don’t wait - take action and get help
Take responsibility for your performance and your process
Actively contribute ideas and improvements
Surface and solve problems, not hide them

Win Together

Treat teammates with respect and work as one team
Help others succeed and step in when support is needed
Contribute to a positive and productive work environment

Bring the Energy

Show up engaged, focused, and ready to contribute
Stay present in your work and minimize distractions
Help create an environment where people feel valued and motivated

We value our employees by providing:

Competitive compensation based on skills
Industry leading health, dental, and vision plans
Generous 401 (K) savings and profit sharing
On Site fitness center, walking paths
Education assistance and internal training programs
Electric vehicle charging

This position requires a pre-employment drug/alcohol test and background check, which will be administered after a conditional job offer is extended. A negative drug/alcohol test result is required for employment. Refusal to take the test or a positive result may disqualify a candidate from further consideration. All drug testing will be conducted in accordance with federal and state laws.

Experience
Preferred
Demonstrated reliability, teamwork, and willingness to learn
Ability to follow standard work and detailed instructions
Manufacturing or production experience preferred
High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer
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