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Job Description:
Position Details:- Early morning dispatch from Rogers, MN.
- 13400 Commerce Blvd, Rogers, MN 55374
- $34 effective hourly rate during training.
- Trained drivers earn $100,000 per year average on component pay program.
- $12,000 sign on bonus - Terms Apply - Any person who has worked for a Performance Food Group (PFG) owned company within the last 6 months is not eligible to receive this incentive.
- Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
- Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
- Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
Food and food service delivery drivers fulfill a critical role in the country’s food supply chain. Our delivery drivers not only make sure the customers’ products arrive at their destination at the arranged times and in good condition, but they are the face of our company – building lasting relationships with our customers!
Driver is responsible for driving a tractor trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight and drive and drop routes for the purpose of delivering and/or unloading food and food related products to customers in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner.
- Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.
- Performs all required safety checks (i.e., pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspects tractor/truck and trailer to insure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed.
- Reports all safety issues and/or repairs required.
- Follows all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies.
- Immediately reports all safety hazards. Inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
- Performs count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded.
- Checks and completes in an accurate and in legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight.
- Moves tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed.
- Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule.
- Unloads products from the trailer, transports items into designated customer storage areas.
- Performs damage control checks on items, scans, and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
- Verifies delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures.
- Collects money (cash or checks) where required. Loads customer returns on to trailer and secures trailer doors.
- Ensures that tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and/or always secured.
- Unloads damaged goods and customer returns and bring to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork. Unloads all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
- Completes daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
- Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required.
- At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• 12+ months commercial driving experience• High school diploma/GED or state approved equivalent
• Valid CDL A
• Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
• Must be 21 years of age
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
• Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
• Pass road test
• Valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health Card
• Able to hand-lift and utilize two-wheeler, lift gate and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift; product generally ranges from between 10-35 pounds and up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location
Company description
Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants and other experts builds close relationships with each customer, providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection and operational strategies. The Performance Foodservice team delivers delicious food, but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.
Awards and Accolades
Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.As a people-first company, passionate about continuous improvement, US LBM is proud to provide our associates access to the resources, training and developmental opportunities to empower them to succeed today, while growing professionally and preparing for the challenges of tomorrow.
A Brief Overview
The Outside Sales Representative generates and secures new sales to increase the profitability of the company. This position maintains existing accounts while generating new business through cold calls and following leads.
Pay Rate: $40K base + commission. Overall pay range of $100K - $200K potential.
What you will do
- Promote, sell, and secure new accounts for the company.
- Provide existing accounts with necessary products, time, and information.
- Assist with the selection of products best suited to customer needs.
- Prepare, coordinate, and communicate price quotations, terms of sales, delivery dates, and service obligations to customers/contractors.
- Resolve customer complaints and problems.
- Assist in the collection of accounts receivable.
- Coordinate project schedules, contractor schedules, and material deliveries.
- Prepare and input orders as necessary.
- Informs company of competitive prices, products, and area-related information.
- Maintain current knowledge of daily and monthly sales and their relationship to budget and margin goals.
- Research and order special products as necessary.
- Estimate materials from blueprints supplied by customer/contractor.
- Adhere to Conflict of Interest or Non-Compete agreement if in place.
- Comply with Company's attendance policy by maintaining regular and predictable attendance.
Required For All Jobs
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
- Adheres to Company's commitment to workplace safety.
Education Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience Qualifications
- 3 years of sales experience in building materials or related industry required.
Skills and Abilities
- Working knowledge of building materials industry and products, ability to negotiate prices and contractual agreements.
- Estimating from blueprints, ability to use calculator and computer.
- Strategic Mindset - Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
- Plans and Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
- Business Insight - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals.
- Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Must be able to walk throughout yards, plants, and offices.
Licenses and Certifications
- DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State required upon hire.
Travel Requirements
- 50% Travel.
Arrow Building Center, Lampert Lumber and Lyman Lumber Companies, divisions of US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.
Join our team at Johnson/Turner!
We are excited to add attorneys to our growing family law team!
- We answer the call.
- We do what(ever) it takes.
- We are bold innovators.
- We are optimistic.
- We are Friends-in-Law.
- We care about each other.
Do our core values speak to you? If so, we'd love to meet you.
We are particularly interested in candidates with 2+ years of experience in family law.
At our firm, you don't have to choose between doing great legal work and having a life outside of it. We combine high-level advocacy with a genuinely collaborative culture and a true commitment to work-life balance. We are incredibly proud to have received a 2025 Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Best Places to Work award.
Our strong Team Approach means our attorneys spend their time doing the work attorneys are meant to do - craft legal arguments, devise creative strategies, analyze complicated facts and law, provide legal advice, persuade judicial officers & negotiate settlements.
We get to do this work with the support of a tremendous Team of professionals, collaborating to deliver top notch service to our clients. Our Team includes Sr. Paralegals who do the majority of initial drafting, Client Service Specialists who triage client calls and assist with document collection, a Life Coach who works with clients on the non-legal aspects of family law, Intake and Sales Professionals who meet with potential clients to sign them up for legal services, a Marketing Team who crafts and delivers our message to potential clients, an Accounting Team who works closely with clients to build successful payment plans and an IT and Innovation Team who ensures our technology runs seamlessly and reliably, and leads us with cutting edge solutions to keep us ahead.
We have a culture of learning - we host ongoing substantive & procedural legal training, professional development on leadership, communication, assertive advocacy, & relationship building with your team. Our Attorney & Paralegal Teams actively engage with one another literally daily to collaborate on complex issues and nuanced challenges.
We only consider candidates who are team players, who have positive attitudes, compassion for clients, a strong work ethic, and an enthusiasm for innovation.
We are a growing law firm that values our culture, strives for excellence, dreams big and has a lot of fun along the way.
Attorneys at Johnson/Turner Legal enjoy the following benefits:
- Better Compensation plan – Base salary, plus a formulaic monthly incentive plan based on performance metrics.
- You are supported by industry-leading training, systems, workflows, software and automation - all making you a better lawyer.
- Your clients will be provided to you. You have no sales and marketing responsibilities – so you can keep your focus on serving clients and practicing law well.
- No hourly billing – our cases are handled with flat fee packages of service.
- You are part of a Team that is second to none.
Pay: From $95,000.00 per year, and commensurate with experience
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Twin Cities Metro Area, Duluth Area, Rochester Area
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Location: Jerry's Foods Eden Prairie Reports to: Front End ManagerClassification: Part Time UnionRate of Pay: Progressive scale from $15.00 to $18.00 / hour, based on experienceHours: Sunday – Saturday, varied hoursJerry's work perks:Store DiscountEmployee Assistance ProgramsFlexible ScheduleIndividuals applying for this position should be willing to:Make lasting connections with our customersRing up customer purchases in an accurate, efficient, and prompt mannerProblem solve customer questions and/or concerns (may need to call a manager)Help maintain a clean and safe storeWork with the team on all tasks necessary to have an awesome departmentProgressive scale up to $17.50 / hour, based on experienceJerry's may give preference to an individual who:Is friendly and outgoing and promotes customer service for the entire teamHas experience working on a front endKnows about coupons, returns, security procedures and etiquetteIs motivated to grow their career and continue learningGROW with Jerry'sG ain new lifelong skills in customer serviceEnjoy a R ewarding work environment with a diverse group of coworkersExperience O pportunities for career advancementMaintain a flexible W ork schedulePosition functions and physical requirements may vary by store location.FREQUENT:Physicallifting/carrying to 50 lbs., pushing/pulling to 20 force poundsreaching, standing, turningEquipment operation~ scanner, register, check approval machine, coupon machine
Mental~ judgment/decision making, social skills/verbal interaction, memorization, reading, writing, math
OCCASIONAL:Physicallifting/carrying over 50 lbs.squatting, stooping/bending, walkingEquipment operation~ calculator
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**FREQUENT: 15% of the work shift or at least ten repetitions per work shift**OCCASIONAL: Approximately less than 15% of the work shift or fewer than 10 repetitions per work shift
Job Description
We are looking to add dynamic General Managers to the growing Tono Pizzeria + Cheesesteaks brand locations. Our company has built its reputation and products quickly, embracing the warm neighborhood support since its first slice served.
We welcome General Manager applicants that are passionate for hospitality, looking to revive their growth opportunities, and bring their talents to a collaborative team.
If you are skilled at the following - we want to meet you!
Driving Sales : Implementing strategies through customer & neighborhood engagement
Build and Lead a High-Performing Team : Identify, develop, and teach team members their roles and responsibilities. Also ensure that the positive team culture is upheld to the Tono standards
Strong Profit & Loss Management : controlling labor & COGs, etc.
Exceptional Operations Standards : Quality Control, CFPM, safety, and best practices
Community Outreach : Integrating Tono through engagement in the neighborhood which includes but not limited to; charity events, sponsoring opportunities, and community drives.
We are growing our legacy, come be apart of our story!
Job Description:
Position Details:
- Early morning dispatch from Rogers, MN.
- Starting rate of $24/hour during brief training period. Component pay after training.
- 5 day work week within Monday-Saturday. Average 10-12/hour days. Dispatch times within 12a-5a, end times vary.
- $5,000 sign on bonus - Terms Apply - Any person who has worked for a Performance Food Group (PFG) owned company within the last 6 months is not eligible to receive this incentive.
We Deliver the Goods:
- Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
- Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
- Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
Position Purpose:
Food and food service delivery Drivers fulfill a critical role in the country’s food supply chain. Our delivery drivers not only make sure the customers’ products arrive at their destination at the arranged times and in good condition, but they are the face of our company – building lasting relationships with our customers!
The Driver, Formula CDL-B is responsible for driving a tractor trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight and drive and drop routes for the purpose of delivering and/or unloading food and food related products to customers in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
- Performs all required safety checks (i.e., pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspects tractor/truck and trailer to insure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed.
- Report all safety issues and/or repairs required.
- Follows all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies. Immediately reports all safety hazards. Inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
- Performs count check of items and checks customer invoices of products that have been loaded.
- Checks and completes in an accurate and in legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight.
- Moves tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed.
- Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule.
- Unloads products from the trailer, transports items into designated customer storage areas.
- Performs damage control checks on items, scans, and contacts supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
- Verifies delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures.
- Collects money (cash or checks) where required.
- Loads customer returns on to trailer and secure trailer doors.
- Ensures that tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and/or always secured.
- Unloads damaged goods and customer returns and bring to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork.
- Unloads all equipment, materials and removes trash from trailers as required.
- Completes daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
- Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keeps trailers clear and clean as required.
- At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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Qualifications:
• 12 months commercial driving experience
• High school diploma/GED or state approved equivalent
• Valid CDL B
• Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
• Must be 21 years of age
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
• Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
• Pass road test
• Valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health Card
• Able to hand-lift and utilize two-wheeler, lift gate and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift; product generally ranges from between 10-35 pounds and up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location
Company description
Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.
Awards and Accolades
Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
Compensation Pay Range: $11.13 - $20.00. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual, quarterly performance, or premiums may be paid in amounts ranging per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.
The Parts Specialist will provide all retail and installer customers with a high level of service. This position will also support store management in the accomplishment of assigned tasks. Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.
Essential Job Functions:
- Follow and promote all company customer service programs.
- Promptly greet retail/walk-in customers in a friendly, courteous manner and assist them in their selection of merchandise.
- Assist managers and/or installer service specialists in serving the professional customers as needed and directed.
- Complete assigned company training relevant to position.
- Provide excellent service to customers calling the store on the phone by answering all calls according to company policy, accurately looking up parts and quote prices, recommending premium and related items, and offering the Low-Price Guarantee.
- Responsible for accurately maintaining and securing the cash drawer, accepting cash and/or checks, accurately making change, and processing credit card transactions.
- Process exchanges and returns for credit in a friendly manner, and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Address and resolve customer complaints in a friendly manner.
- Assist with the completion of daily image maker, and planogram updates, including freight receival, stocking shelves, fronting and facing, cleaning, etc.
- Perform various daily operational tasks, i.e., prepare new, core, and warranty merchandise returns to be shipped to the distribution center, assist with monthly stock adjustments, inventory cycle counts, etc.
- Operate brake lathe and other store test equipment after corresponding training is completed and company requirements are met.
- Perform various in-store services for customers (where state and local laws allow) - (i.e.; install wipers, test and charge batteries, test charging system, scan vehicle trouble codes, replace headlight capsules, etc.)
- Occasionally drive a delivery vehicle to make deliveries (Driving record must meet the company mandated driving eligibility requirements) when business needs dictate.
- All other duties as assigned.
Skills/Education/Knowledge/Experience/Abilities:
Required:
- Ability to quickly match alphanumeric sequences
- Ability to provide outstanding, friendly and professional customer service
- Must be able to multitask, handling customers on the phone and in the store at the same time
Desired:
- Familiar with automotive parts, cataloging, weatherly index system, and automotive sales or service
- ASE certification
- Fluency in multiple languages (Spanish is highly desired)
O'Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O'Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.
Total Compensation Package:
- Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
- Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
- Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
- Opportunities for Career Growth
O'Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable. Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to or call 417-862-2674, ext. 68901, and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.
Position Profile:
The Manager, Art Direction & Product Design works closely with the Director, Product Design to support art direction and feedback and manage the Product Design team. The team is accountable for the developing products and packaging for the CURiO Brand portfolio that are innovative, beautiful, safe, and sellable to end consumers. This position provides expertise and guidance to the Product Design team in the creation and sourcing of custom vessels (glass, metal, and ceramic), and secondary packaging (paper boxes, tubes, bags, labels, hangtags). The position collaborates across CURiO's departments, working closely with: Project Management, Brand, R&D, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Marketing. The role has direct reports that may consist of any of the following positions: Sr. Product Designer, Product Designer, or other similarly assigned roles.
***This role is for candidates who reside within 60 miles of our corporate office on 9th Street SE in Minneapolis***
Work Responsibilities:
Design & Concept: Guides the Product Design team in translating creative requirements from concept through execution using a unique combination of creative and analytical talents.
- Helps lead strategic thinking of CURiO creative work, ensuring design vision aligns with business objectives, brand aesthetics and costing goals.
- Assigns and manages team workflow of projects, monitoring overall capacity of product designers.
- Helps to identify and implement process improvement areas that result in simplified steps and gain efficiencies for the company.
- Organizes and condenses design feedback into digestible, actionable tasks for product designers.
- Leads design meetings as needed throughout the development process.
- Participates in the approval of prototype samples for style details, construction, safety, and usability.
- Communicates with domestic and international vendors to achieve design intent, construction, safety, and usability goals. Contributes problem-solving ideas throughout the development process.
- Mentors and coaches on varying topics such as: design approach, vendor communication, file building and general best practices.
- Collaborates with Director, Product Design, Product Design team and Brand to research and concept new product ideas.
- Develops mood boards for new product collections and product formats.
- Reviews creative presentations and presents concepts to internal brand team and external customers.
- Demonstrates systematic approach in designs for varying structures, materials, sizes and product types. Brand steward, keen eye for detail, refines designs across selected product assortment.
- Works closely with external vendors, helping to build strong partnerships.
- Organizes and labels incoming samples and approved counters.
- Attends weekly Design & Innovation status meetings and other meetings as needed.
- Works closely with Brand, Project Management, Engineering, R&D, Purchasing, Quality, Production, Finance, and Sales to ensure development is on track to meet project goals, design intent and timeline.
- Works closely with designers and print vendors as needed to develop structures, reviews proofs for color/ detail accuracy and attends press checks as needed. Color advocate for the brand standards.
- Works closely with Project Management team and Cost Analyst on costing exercises. Contributes to product cost discussions, providing insights and ideas on how to cost engineer new developments to meet cost objectives.
- Assists and supports design team in daily tasks as needed such as: mock-ups, structure development, file construction, quotes, 3D renderings, etc.
Supervisory: Responsible for providing leadership to the team and ensuring that the team has the talent, resources, and readiness to meet team goals as well as ensuring maximum productivity and performance. Models CURiO Cornerstones and uses cornerstones framework in decision making.
- Effectively manage a multi-locational team under a fast pace and constantly changing circumstances.
- Hires, trains and develops team, ensuring that each employee has a clear and thorough understanding of their role and responsibilities.
- Fosters a collaborative creative environment.
- Effectively orient new hires to CURiO culture, structure and specific role and responsibilities, ensuring a positive and productive employee experience.
- Utilize the company's performance management program as designed to align individual performance to overall performance objectives. Provide ongoing performance feedback. Identify and work with manager and HR to take appropriate action for non-performance.
- Ensure all CURiO communication is disseminated to the team in a positive and timely manner.
- Administer all internal policies and procedures in accordance with company, human resources, budgetary, and finance guidelines. Ensure accuracy of staff data records.
General Responsibilities:
- Supports CURiO Cornerstones and strives for individual leadership by using cornerstone behaviors in the workplace and in daily decision making.
- Follows all policies and procedures of the company. Works cooperatively with all departments, maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes cooperation with co-workers, supervisors, and managers.
- Actively seek individual development through taking advantage of opportunities for skill enhancement.
- Keep up to date with the latest best practices, trends, concepts, and regulations in the specific job area.
- Manage time effectively, meet personal goals and work effectively with other members of the team to meet CURiO goals.
- Follows all safety guidelines and polices. Makes supervisor/manager immediately aware of any observed safety issue. Keeps work area clean, safe, and organized.
Position requires extended work hours as necessary to meet seasonal deadlines. Performs other work as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in graphic and design or equivalent work experience
- Four years' experience in product and packaging development
- Intermediate level supervisory role
Computer and/or software qualifications:
- Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook
- Advanced level of proficiency in design software; Adobe CS (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
- 3D printer experience preferred
Core Competencies:
- Ability to work collaboratively with team members and across multiple departments, managing a large volume of projects simultaneously
- Knowledge of design techniques, ability to think creatively, with an eye for color and design
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail, well organized, and systematic in working
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Excellent presentation and writing skills
- Excellent initiative and follow-through
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with business partners
- Tolerance for moderate stress
- Self-Driven, able to work independently
Travel Requirement: Less 5%
Hybrid Working Environment and Physical Demands:
- General office or home office environment: Works at a desk in a well-lit, air-conditioned cubicle/office/home office, with moderate noise levels.
- Ability to sit for hours at a time, viewing computer monitor on a constant basis. Some walking and standing relative to interaction with other personnel.
- Occasionally required to lift and/or move items weighing 10 – 15 pounds.
- When in a facility, occasional exposure to dusty and fragrant conditions, varying temperature levels, work near moving mechanical parts, and high noise environments is possible.
- Requires in-office visits weekly for such tasks as: sample unpacking/ review, organization needs, shipping, in-person meetings.
Health & Welfare Benefits:
Eligibility begins on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment unless noted otherwise:
- Medical, Dental, Disability Insurance (cost shared)
- Life/ AD&D Insurance (employer paid)
- Additional voluntary benefit offerings (employee paid): Vision, Accident, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Voluntary Term Life Insurance, AD&D
- 401(k) – After 6 months of employment on next quarterly entry date
** Note: This job description does not restrict CURiO's right to assign or reassign duties or responsibilities to this job at any time. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. It does not alter the \"at will\" employment relationship between the company and the employee.
Primary Objective:
To drive successful pricing outcomes through accurate, data-driven costing and pricing processes across projects. This role will engage with customers' technical teams to adequately understand the customer need and ensure we cost estimate effectively, with the overarching goal of enabling Spectrum to best serve existing and new accounts through competitive and accurate pricing.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Act as a technical liaison to customers, providing confidence in engineering expertise and guiding them through technical discussions of clarity and feasibility of proposed opportunities.
- Engage with customers to understand and provide relevant feedback (e.g., opportunities to drive down cost without impacting efficacy) on technical details of their quote requests and design elements.
- Oversee project cost estimation for incoming opportunities within aligned product group, including developing cost and engineering process assumptions and designing/executing methodologies for accurate quoting.
- Leverage pricing tools to provide commercial team members with pricing guidance.
- Work closely with internal engineering, product, and sales teams to ensure they have all the inputs necessary to develop an accurate cost estimate and pricing guidance.
- Engage relevant Spectrum personnel to determine relevant factors such as tool availability, production capacity, and capability limits.
- Engage with third-party vendors to get cost estimates of key materials / products that they will need to produce the finished product.
- Identify and communicate impactful opportunities to simplify costing processes and improve overall customer response time efficiency.
- Provide margin guidance, as a technical and customer-facing voice contributing to overall company pricing strategies.
Qualifications:
- Engineering Degree or related field preferred. Appropriate experience may be considered.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in technical cost estimation, value engineering, or product design within a manufacturing or industrial setting. Experience with a CDMO strongly preferred.
- Candidate must have experience with technical design, technical process, and customer engagement in technical sales or engineering roles.
- Candidate must have knowledge and demonstrate understanding of manufacturing processes, material selection, and production cost drivers, with familiarity with design specifications.
- Candidate preferred to have strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Candidate preferred to have knowledge and demonstrate understanding of some economic, accounting, and financial principles
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to engage with non-engineering stakeholders via simplifying complex technical concepts.
- Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, sales, supply chain, and product marketing teams.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple RFQs, technical discussions, and costing exercises effectively.
- Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident due to CUI/ITAR program compliance.
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to assist with production activities as required.
Work Environment:
- Office and Production floor
- Occasional travel required.
About the Role
As the Operations Analyst, you are a data-driven problem solver and operational thought partner. You have deep experience in transforming complex, messy data into actionable insights, a strong understanding of operational processes, KPIs, and performance measurement, and a proven track record of building analytical tools, dashboards, and reporting that enable operations leaders to execute more effectively. This role is critical to improving decision-making, streamlining operations, and strengthening Curio's ability to scale through insight-driven execution.
**This role is for candidates who reside within 60 miles of our 9th Street SE office in Minneapolis, MN**
You will be handed messy data regarding complex problems with general guidance about what insights would be helpful, but little prescriptive direction on next steps or how to solve the underlying issue. This is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to make an immediate impact and develop quickly in their career.
What You'll Do
- Work deeply within data and systems, becoming intimately familiar with how our business systems (ERP, Data warehouse, etc.) function
- Leverage data from the multiple sources and systems to create insights and analytics leveraging tools like Excel, SQL and PowerBI that equip functional teams with insights and tools to measure and improve their processes
- Create systems and reports that enable efficient internal data communications
- Execute scrappy analyses on short timelines to answer questions quickly, while also identifying and developing more scalable solutions that will make CURiO successful in the long term
- Collaborate across functions and learn CURiO's business top-to-bottom. You will engage with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Customer Experience, Finance, Engineering, Brand Marketing, Sales, and more.
As a Curio Team Member
- You exemplify CURiO Cornerstones and strive for personal leadership in your role.
- You collaborate across teams and maintain a positive, respectful, and cooperative workplace environment.
- You take ownership of your professional development by seeking learning opportunities and staying current in your field.
- You manage your time effectively and work with others to contribute to team and company goals.
- You maintain and protect company proprietary information.
- You follow all safety guidelines, report concerns promptly, and maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
- You understand that success in your role could include occasional extended work hours as necessary to meet seasonal deadlines and that periodically, you may be asked to perform other duties not included in your role description.
What You Bring
Qualifications:
- 1-3 years of experience working in an omnichannel retail and/or manufacturing within supply chain, internal operations, or business analyst role.
- Experience supporting forecasting, inventory, demand, sales, or other business planning analysis
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with information systems, data, BI/Data Visualization, reporting and analytics
- Exposure to ERP systems and BI tools preferred, with the ability and willingness to learn new platforms quickly.
Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree
Core Competencies:
- Strong analytical capabilities with a healthy dose of creativity in aggregating data across disparate systems, software programs, and other computer applications
- Energy from being a thought partner for others, excited to spend time translating operational problems into data problems, and then supporting the functional teams that execute on your recommendations
- Comfortable with competing priorities and providing ad-hoc reporting requirements and analysis in Excel, PowerBI or SQL.
- Proactive nature, self-driven and relentless. You don't need someone to tell you to "move," you just move. A self-starter who can drive projects and execute results with minimal supervision
- Strong presentation skills that facilitate clear, efficient exchange of information. An effective communicator with the ability to articulate technical concepts in a clear and concise manner.
- Technical proficiency and the ability to collaborate and convey complex information to non-technical end users across multiple functional areas.
- A quick learner who is passionate about solving complex problems and system inefficiencies.
- Inquisitive and constantly seeking answers
- Ability to speak candidly at all levels about tough issues facing the organization while influencing the work of others and maintaining confidential company data
Additional Information
- Travel Requirement: less than 5%
- Work Environment: General office or home office environment
- Physical Requirements:
- Occasionally required to lift and/or move items weighing 10 – 15 pounds.
- When in a facility, occasional exposure to dusty and fragrant conditions
Why Join CURiO
At CURiO, we craft beautiful experiences for the home and body through our fragrance and personal care brands. We're committed to creating a collaborative, inclusive workplace where talent can thrive and grow. You'll be part of a passionate team driving meaningful work — with the agility of a growth company and the heart of a purpose-driven brand.
Health & Welfare Benefits:
Eligibility begins on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment unless noted otherwise:
- Medical, Dental, Disability Insurance (cost shared)
- Life/ AD&D Insurance (employer paid)
- Additional voluntary benefit offerings (employee paid): Vision, Accident, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Voluntary Term Life Insurance, AD&D
- 401(k) – After 6 months of employment on next quarterly entry date
Equal Opportunity Employer
Curio is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.