Seasonal Operations Assistant

Job Title: Seasonal Operations Assistant

Pay Range: PG 1

Location: Onalaska
EEOC Number and Classification: #4255, Laborers and Helpers

Reports to: Operations Manager

Job Function/NAICS: 339950

Status: Non-Exempt

Date: June 10, 2024

Description:  

The Seasonal Operations Assistant at La Crosse Sign Group is responsible for supporting the general maintenance and upkeep of our buildings and groups, and assisting receiving/loading, fabrication, paint and assembly. The individual in this role must be proactive, detail-oriented, possess strong problem-solving skills, and have an interest in maintaining a clean, organized and safe work environment.      

What You’ll Do:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

• Building and Grounds:
• Empty garbage containers throughout the facility including the fabrication and truck shops.
• Maintain lawn and exterior landscaping by trimming, edging, and weeding.
• Keep walkways, driveways and outdoor areas clean and free of debris.
• Perform minor repairs including replacing light bulbs, painting, and basic maintenance tasks.
• Sweep the fabrication and truck shops, dust working surfaces, and clean ledges, stairs and railings.

• Shop Assistance:
• Provide aid to production workers which could include such items as moving materials, maintaining tools, painting, and assisting in assembly. 
• Support receiving and loading functions by helping unload deliveries, load signs on trucks and trailers, stocking materials and supplies, and conducting inventory checks.
• Help with delivery of products or picking up supplies as needed.

• Safety 
• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Report any safety hazards or maintenance needs to the Operations Manager.

What You Need:

• Experience and a willingness to perform routine maintenance tasks such as lawn maintenance and groundskeeping
• Basic knowledge of maintenance tools and equipment
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting heavy objects
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Strong attention to detail and proactive approach to problem solving
• Willingness to learn
• Valid driver’s license

Who We Are:

For over 100 years, La Crosse Sign Group has worked diligently to develop an organization dedicated to the service of our clients. From our humble beginnings in 1917, we have adapted to an ever-expanding and diverse industry. Our evolution into what we are today happened because of company leaders, hiring the best people in the industry, and empowering them to act decisively. We now have three locations in Wisconsin: La Crosse, Madison, and Eau Claire. Through everything we do, we will continue to reach higher and not only meet, but also exceed the expectations of our clients with our proven process of consultation, creation, and conclusion.

Our mission is to help companies make an extraordinary first impression. We all know how important a first impression can be, it can make or break someone's decision to be your friend, buy your product, or to even enter your business in the first place. At La Crosse Sign Group our purpose is to help businesses make a statement that will "wow" customers and leave a lasting positive impact. This purpose, paired with our expertise in custom fabrication and design, fuel our cause of helping our communities and local businesses succeed.

La Crosse Sign operates under EOS, the Entrepreneurial Operating System, where we value input and ideas from all employees and live by the following Core Values:

• Leading with a commitment to excellence
• Supportive of one another win or lose
• Grateful every day
• Mindful of our actions
• Adaptable to change
• Always putting safety first

Working Conditions:

Operates in a demanding, fast-paced, people-oriented production environment with routine exposure to dirt, noise, temperature variance, chemicals, and solvents. Works indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions. Works with a variety of people including vendors, customers, employees, and leadership.

Required Work Schedule:

Work hours are 7:00am to 3:30pm Tuesday-Friday. There may be small variations in work hours due to special projects.

Physical Requirements:

Will alternate walking, sitting, and standing throughout work shift. Ability to operate in a variety of positions including, but not limited to kneeling, crouching, bending, twisting, turning, and climbing. Must be able to climb and stand on a ladder for periods of time. Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds at times during the shift.