Job Description

 Production Specialist I
2nd Shift Mon-Fri 2:45 PM - 11:15 PMJob Description

Want to work and play in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains? Cascade Designs, home to Therm-a-Rest, MSR, Platypus, SealLine, Packtowl and Varilite, is now headquartered in Reno, NV. Just over an hour from Lake Tahoe with 300 days of sunshine each year, this is the perfect work and play destination for outdoor adventurers at every level. We are seeking passionate, driven, curious people who not only love the outdoors but strive to bring the same passion and curiosity into their work with them every day.

Our Brands: 

Therm-a-Rest, MSR, Platypus, SealLine, PackTowl, VariLite

Production Specialist I

Build Products. Learn New Skills. Be Part of a Team.

We’re looking for dependable, hands-on people to join our manufacturing team as a Production Specialist I.

In this role, you’ll work alongside a team to assemble quality products using hand tools, production equipment, and standardized work processes. You’ll learn different jobs within your work area, operate equipment, and help the team safely meet daily production and quality goals.

Manufacturing experience is helpful, but a willingness to learn, work safely, and contribute to the team is just as important.

What You’ll Do

• Assemble products using hand tools, equipment, and established work instructions.
• Operate production equipment by loading materials and performing basic machine functions.
• Work as part of a team to meet daily production goals.
• Follow safety procedures and help maintain a safe work environment.
• Inspect your work and follow established quality standards.
• Learn and rotate through different positions within your assigned production area.
• Assist experienced team members with machine setups and changeovers.
• Help keep work areas clean, organized, and stocked with needed materials.
• Work around production machinery and heated equipment while following required safety procedures.

What We’re Looking For

You may be a great fit if you:

• Enjoy hands-on work and working as part of a team.
• Have good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
• Can follow work instructions and established processes.
• Are comfortable learning how to use tools and production equipment.
• Can perform repetitive tasks using your hands, wrists, and arms throughout the workday.
• Can regularly lift up to 10 pounds.
• Can sit, stand, walk, and move throughout an 8 to 10-hour shift.

Work Environment

This is an active manufacturing position performed in a production environment. Depending on the work assignment, you may spend much of your shift standing, moving, or performing repetitive assembly tasks.

Employees are required to follow established safety practices and wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses.

What Success Looks Like

A successful Production Specialist I is someone who:

• Puts safety first.
• Produces consistent, quality work.
• Works well with teammates.
• Meets daily production expectations.
• Is dependable and ready to learn.
• Builds skills across multiple production tasks and equipment.

Some of our amazing benefits include...

• 3 weeks paid time off per year
• 10 paid holidays
• 1 Floating holiday
• Onsite position in Reno, NV 
• Great health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(K) with company matching
• Life insurance paid by Cascade Designs
• Activity Gear Loaner Program and discounts on products purchased through Pro Deals
• $100 to spend on Cascades Designs products and an employee discount on all Cascade Designs gear!

Ready to Get Started?

If you enjoy working with your hands, learning new skills, and being part of a team that makes quality products, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply today and start building your manufacturing career with us.

This is intended to describe the general nature and level of work done by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the duties or requirements. All employees are expected to follow the direction of their supervisors.

Cascade Designs Inc.

Cascade Designs began in 1972 with the simple desire to provide a more comfortable night outdoors. Since then, we have grown to become the parent company of some of the most respected brands in the outdoor industry. Though much has changed over the years, our methods for achieving excellence have not. We believe that manufacturing many of our products in our own U.S. and European facilities is an essential element in maintaining the quality users deserve, and that by striving to exceed our customers’ expectations of service, we will be successful for many years to come.

Our core purpose is to provide innovative, useful and long-lasting products that improve the adventures and wellbeing of our customers.

Cascade Designs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.