Operations Associate I

About This Role...

The Operations Associate plays a critical hands-on role supporting daily manufacturing, warehouse, and fulfillment activities for both Sunesta and Gutter Helmet operations. This position helps ensure products are built, assembled, shipped, and delivered efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. By supporting production workflows, inventory accuracy, and customer order fulfillment, this role directly contributes to operational excellence and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, safety focused, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

• Perform a variety of production, manufacturing, and assembly activities to support daily operations.
• Cut fabric and other materials according to production specifications and quality requirements.
• Operate sewing equipment and production machinery to produce and assemble finished products.
• Prepare products for shipment by packaging, labeling, wrapping, and staging finished goods.
• Complete shipping and receiving activities, including loading/unloading materials and verifying inventory.
• Maintain inventory accuracy by organizing materials, conducting inventory counts, and reporting discrepancies.
• Safely operate forklifts, power tools, and other production equipment while following all safety procedures.
• Inspect materials and finished products to ensure quality standards are met and maintain clean, organized work areas.

What Success Looks Like

In your first year, you will:

• Consistently meet production, quality, and safety expectations.
• Develop proficiency across multiple production, assembly, and warehouse functions.
• Maintain accurate inventory and support efficient material flow throughout operations.
• Contribute to on-time shipment of customer orders and fulfillment objectives.
• Serve as a reliable and collaborative team member who supports operational goals and continuous improvement efforts.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to safely operate manufacturing equipment, power tools, and material handling equipment.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse, assembly, shipping/receiving, or related environments preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work in a physically demanding environment, and stand for extended periods.

• Forklift certification or experience operating powered industrial equipment.
• Experience with inventory management, cycle counting, or warehouse systems.
• Experience operating sewing equipment or working with fabric-based manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or quality inspection practices.

• Onsite manufacturing position.
• Travel not required.
• Competitive compensation based on experience, location, and qualifications.

Who We Are

Gibraltar is a leading manufacturer of products and services for the residential, agtech and infrastructure markets. We are driven by a simple but powerful purpose: to build solutions that make life better - for the people and the planet. Across our businesses, we empower our people to make a real impact - whether that is improving processes, building stronger teams, or delivering innovative solutions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Gibraltar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, arrest record, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.