Job Description

ASSEMBLER | UTILIMASTER DIVISION | KANSAS CITY, MO LOCATION

What you’ll do:
Assembly and installation of truck bodies, support the production and assembly of various components, and perform as an active member of the team

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:   
• Assembly or installation of various truck body parts 
• Mechanically inclined and skilled with hand, air, and power tools 
• Must be detail oriented and be very meticulous about your work 
• Perform as a team member which requires the ability to learn, perform and rotate to other workstations 
• Perform the above within acceptable quality, quantity, performance, and safety standards 
• Obtain supplies and parts required to do the job 
• Assist other employees when assembly work is not required 
• Clean department and maintain neatness in the surrounding work areas 
• Assist the team in 5S advancements 
• Assist in the implementation of Lean Principles 
• Other duties as assigned

What you need to be successful:

• HS Diploma or GED required 
• Minimum of 18 months manufacturing experience in an Automotive, RV, or Boat manufacturer 
• Ability to use ladders, enter and exit trucks, reaching, bending, twisting, squatting, working below knees or above shoulders, and lifting as much as 50 lbs 
• Ability to use air and electric powered tools such as drills, hammer drills, torque wrenches (powered and unpowered), air tools (such as rivet guns, air drills, air hammers) and huck guns 
• Ability to read and understand work orders, directions, charts, forms, and safety regulations

Why The Shyft Group?
Our people are our greatest asset, and your success is our success! That’s why we provide comprehensive benefits that support your health, financial security, and work-life balance—so you can thrive both personally and professionally.

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Wellness Plan
• Financial Security: 401(k) with match, Disability, Life Insurance
• Work/Life & Growth: Educational Reimbursement, EAP, Dependent Care

At The Shyft Group, we don’t just offer benefits—we invest in your well-being. Join us and experience the difference!

Who we are:

The Shyft Group is the North American leader in specialty vehicles, including last-mile delivery vans, work trucks, and motorhome chassis. Our 10 brands— Utilimaster®, Blue Arc™, Royal® Truck Body, DuraMag®, Magnum®, Strobes-R-Us®, Spartan® RV Chassis, Red Diamond™, Builtmore™, and Independent Truck Upfitters™— are powered by 3,000+ team members across the U.S. and Canada.

Backed by 50 years of innovation and a supportive, entrepreneurial culture, we’re leading the way in electrification and proudly ranked among Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at .

The Shyft Group is an E-Verify Employer
Shyft uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details. E-Verify Notice U.S. Right to Work Notice.

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