Production I

KEEN is a values-led, independently owned brand from Portland, Oregon, that’s on a mission to create original and versatile products, improve lives, and inspire outside adventure. This is an entry level, hands-on, shoe manufacturing position. You will learn the foundation of the shoe making through the direct injection process. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a great team and grow with us!

Highlights:

Hourly rate is $18

Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday / 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Free KEEN gear plus outdoor industry discounts

Medical/Dental/Vision - First day of the month following your hire date

Paid vacation and holidays

Key Responsibilities

Box folding

Case packaging

Spraying Footbeds

Delasting shoes by moving them off the last and to a cart

Loading shoes on Desma Machine

Perform additional tasks as assigned

Knowledge/Skills Required

Must be able to work in a fast paced, high quality manufacturing environment

Must be able to function in a safe manner; observe safety practices; utilize PPE equipment

Must have strong work ethic, accountability, judgment, and a positive attitude

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to work well with others in a team environment

Additional Qualifications

Some assembly, production or manufacturing experience

Leadership skills are a plus

Basic mathematical, reading skills and reasoning ability

Individual must be eligible for employment in the United States

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for 8-10 hours and work in a fast paced environment

Ability to reach with arms extended and/or overhead, excellent hand dexterity, ability to bend, stoop, stretch and similar activities and able to lift up to 40 pounds frequently. Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

• Base Salary: $18.00 hourly
• This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. The actual base salary will depend on numerous factors such as: experience, knowledge and skills, and location. Our base salary is just one component of our competitive total rewards strategy which includes numerous benefits and perks as well as specific health and welfare benefits.

Why Work at KEEN: Driven by a passion for life outside, KEEN is a values-led, independently owned brand from Portland, Oregon, that’s on a mission to create original and versatile products, improve lives, and inspire outside adventure. Founded in 2003, KEEN launched a revolution in the footwear industry with the introduction of the Newport adventure sandal, and has donated more than $18 million to non-profit organizations and causes around the world to promote responsible outdoor recreation, including conservation efforts to protect open spaces. KEEN strives to show the world through its products and its actions that a business for good can actually be good for business. By giving back, reducing impact, and activating communities and individuals to protect the places where we work and play, KEEN puts its values in motion and takes action to leave the world a better place.

At KEEN, we believe in a more just and equitable future for all people. As a global brand, we acknowledge that our business, buildings, and daily lives exist within the traditional territories of indigenous peoples. We strive for a future that recognizes the knowledge, rights, and resilience of these peoples.

KEEN Footwear is an equal opportunity employer. We value an inclusive and diverse community. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.