**2nd Shift 2:30pm-11:00pm Monday-Friday**
About Epicurean
Epicurean is a proudly USA-based manufacturer of premium cutting boards and kitchen tools. Since 2003, we’ve built our reputation on innovation, quality, and durability—designing and producing our products right here in our 60,000 sq. ft. facility on the Duluth-Superior harbor in Superior, Wisconsin.
But what really sets us apart is our team.
We’re a small but mighty group that takes pride in what we make and how we make it. We are committed to sustainable manufacturing, safe working environments, and doing things the right way—for our employees and our customers.
Why Work at Epicurean?
We believe in taking care of our employees both on and off the job. Our benefits include:
✔ Steady full-time hours
✔ PTO + paid holidays
✔ 401(k) with company match up to 6.5%
✔ Medical, dental, vision + company-paid life & disability insurance
✔ Additional perks like boot reimbursement & team events
Learn more: https://epicurean.com/
Occupational Description:
The Assembly Lead is a working leader responsible for performing all essential duties of an Assembly team member while providing day-to-day leadership and support to the second shift team. This position helps coordinate workflow, prioritize production, train employees, and ensure safety, quality, and productivity standards are met.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
· Perform all duties of an Assembly team member.
· Lead by example in safety, quality, attendance, and teamwork.
· Assist with assigning work and directing employees based on production priorities.
· Serve as the primary resource for employees by answering questions and providing guidance throughout the shift.
· Receive employee call-ins and communicate attendance information to the supervisor.
· Train and cross-train employees on department processes and equipment.
· Monitor workflow and proactively address production issues or bottlenecks.
· Ensure work is completed accurately and meets quality standards.
· Communicate production concerns, material shortages, equipment issues, and employee concerns to the Assembly Supervisor.
· Promote a safe, organized, and positive work environment.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
· High school diploma or equivalent.
· Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
· Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
· Ability to train and mentor others.
· Must demonstrate proficiency in all Tier 3 Assembly competencies.
Physical Requirements
- Lift up to 50 pounds.
- Stand for up to 10 hours.
- Frequent bending, twisting, reaching, and lifting.
- Ability to work in hot, cold, and noisy manufacturing environments.
Schedule:
**2nd Shift 2:30pm-11:00pm Monday-Friday**
Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations Statement
Epicurean is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
We believe that diversity and inclusion strengthen our workplace, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
In addition, Epicurean is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process and during employment, as needed, unless doing so would cause undue hardship. If you require an accommodation to apply for a position or to perform the essential functions of your role, please let us know.
Assembly, Assembler, Manufacturing, Factory, Production, Warehouse, Assembly Production
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
- Leadership: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
