Who We Are:
Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.
Made in the U.S.A.
New Balance’s Lawrence factory will marry today with tomorrow – enabling NB to build footwear of today using forward looking technology. Fusing our unparalleled craftsmanship with new manufacturing technology will broaden our ability to provide consumers exciting new footwear.
In addition to competitive starting wages, we offer:
Standard 40 hour workweek: Mon-Fri 6:00 a.m.-2::30 a.m.
Weekly pay periods
Performance-based pay increases
Access to our comprehensive benefits package
On the job training – no manufacturing experience is required
What’s in it for you?
40% employee discount on New Balance products (in-store and online)
Robust benefits tailored to various lifestyles and life stages
Lifestyle Benefit Program – reimbursement for eligible wellness and lifestyle activities
Pay-for-Performance program and company bonus eligibility
401(k) Retirement Plan – 100% match up to 5% of contributions, fully vested
Tuition Reimbursement
Discounts on cellular services, travel, entertainment, consumer goods, and more
JOB MISSION
New Balance’s production workers serve a critical function within the manufacturing team and our broader business. These associates are builders and creators – the group that transforms our raw materials into world class footwear. With a focus on safety and quality, they perform the various machine operations that bring our shoes to life.
If you are new to manufacturing, don’t worry! We are open to a variety of skillsets and backgrounds. We invest in training to ensure our associates are set up for success. If you like working with your hands, learning new skills, and being part of a team environment, this role may be the perfect start to your career at New Balance.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES
Utilize various tools and machinery to perform your work according to established procedures and processes
Show initiative to improve your skills, job knowledge, and factory processes
Take ownership in meeting NB’s quality standards
Follow NB policies regarding attendance, safety requirements, PPE, and reporting of accidents and near misses
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS
High school diploma/GED
Must be team player!
Willingness to learn new skills, expand job knowledge, and adapt to a changing environment
The ability to: stand for 8 hours and move from role to role or sedentary standing; lift light to moderate amounts of weight; perform repetitive upper extremity motions and repetitive forceful grip/pinch movement requiring both hands, use of foot pedals on some machines.
Willingness to adjust work schedule to meet a reasonable amount of overtime based on business need
Ability to lift up to 40lbs consistently throughout the shift
Lawrence, MA Manufacturing Only Pay Range: $20.00 - $25.00 - $30.00 Hourly (actual base pay varying based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, internal equity, geographic location, and more.)
Regular Associate Benefits
Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks – opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You’ll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword – it’s part of our culture.
Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.
Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.
Equal Opportunity Employer
New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.
In 1906, New Balance began as a humble one-man operation founded on the belief that “we were born to move,” and has since grown into an international corporation, selling footwear and apparel in over 120 countries and employing over 14,000 associates worldwide. Our mission has always been to support the performance of athletes, and with an unparalleled focus on quality and craftsmanship, we’ve come to set the standard for comfort and fit in an industry all too often driven by hype.
We’re incredibly proud of our history and how far we’ve come, but companies don’t thrive for over a century by being content.
Whether it’s setting a new style trend, retooling our manufacturing process, or building a new state-of-the-art headquarters, we pursue innovation with a spirit of fearless independence. As the only privately held major footwear company in the world, we’re free to do things our way, pushing limits and testing boundaries as we continually reimagine what could be. After all, the status quo isn’t static.
But doing things our way wouldn’t mean much if we weren’t also doing them the right way. We invest in our associates as they invest in us, and as we move forward, we make a point of giving back, supporting communities around us through ambitious philanthropic efforts and involvement programs. We are a company that cares, and our culture is one of integrity and teamwork where together we become greater than the sum of our parts.
