Production Associate - Hose Assembler

Value Added Distributors•Rockford, IL

11d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Value Added Distributors is ready to welcome you as our next full-time Production Associate – Hose Assembler in Rockford, IL. This is a rewarding, steady day‑shift role where your craftsmanship supports customers who count on safe, high‑quality hydraulic assemblies every single day. Pay & Schedule Pay: $18 an hour Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Location: Rockford, IL Company‑Wide Benefits: Health, dental, vision Paid vacation and holidays 401(k) with employer match Why This Job Is Rewarding You build and verify real products that keep equipment running safely You work with a supportive, respectful team in a clean, well‑lit space You enjoy predictable hours, growth from within, and a company that recognizes hard work WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT (INSERT COMPANY NAME OR TYPE OF BUSINESS)? At Value Added Distributors, LLC, we are not just an applied industrial distributor but a company that builds careers, relationships, and futures. Since 1995, we've combined practical innovation and small‑company values to create a workplace defined by integrity, respect, and continuous improvement. Our team enjoys the security of a growing company, opportunities to advance from within, and a clean, well-lit space to do meaningful work. In our company, long-term career development is a place where hard work is recognized, ideas are valued, and people come first.

Requirements

Ability to safely lift up to 30 pounds using proper lifting techniques
Skill using equipment such as saws, crimpers, forklifts, etc
Computer skills are highly desirable
Comfort applying basic math skills in production settings
Ability to use and read tape measures and digital calipers
You work quickly, accurately, and independently in a fast‑paced environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
18 years of age or older is required to operate equipment
High school diploma or GED equivalent

Responsibilities

Assemble assigned product parts (hydraulic hose assemblies) in alignment with production guidelines, company policies/procedures, and customer requirements
Monitor quality processes and complete inspection paperwork accurately
Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment
Maintain a neat, clean work area at all times
Build and apply detailed knowledge of production processes
Other duties as assigned