Who We Are:
Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. At New Balance, We Got Now.
Do you like working with your hands, learning new skills, and being part of a team? As a New Balance Production Associate, you will transform our raw materials into world class footwear with a strong focus on safety and quality. If you are new to manufacturing, don’t worry — we are open to a variety of skillsets and backgrounds, and we are committed to investing in your training to ensure you are set up for success!
The average tenure for a skilled associate in our manufacturing organization is 13 years, and this role is the perfect starting place. Check out a day in the life of a Production Associate HERE.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Starting salary of $17.50/hour
- Great work schedule: M – F 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- 40% Employee discount on New Balance products (in-store and online)
- Medical, Dental, Vision (30 day waiting period)
- Lifestyle Benefit Program, providing reimbursement for eligible wellness and lifestyle activities
- 401k Retirement: 100% match up to 5% of contributions and 100% vested
- Additional Discounts: Tuition reimbursement, cellular phones travel, entertainment, consumer goods and much more!
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Utilize various tools and machinery to perform your work according to established procedures and processes
- Show initiative to improve your skills, job knowledge, and factory processes
- Take ownership in meeting NB’s quality standards
- Follow NB policies regarding attendance, safety requirements, PPE, and reporting of accidents and near misses
REQUIREMENTS
- We are looking for great teammates with strong work ethics and opened to feedback!
- You should be willing to learn new skills, expand your job knowledge, and adapt to a changing environment
- You need to be able to stand for 8 hours, either sedentary or moving from role to role; lift light to moderate amounts of weight; perform repetitive upper extremity motions and repetitive forceful grip/pinch movement requiring both hands and use of foot pedals on some machines
- You must use personal protective equipment (PPE)
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Regular Associate Benefits
Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks – opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You’ll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword – it’s part of our culture.
Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.
Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.
Equal Opportunity Employer
New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.
