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We’re looking for hardworking, down-to- earth people like you to help us build a better workplace, where you’re more than just another set of hands -- you’re family.

We’re passionate about people –both those we serve and those working alongside us. That’s why we’re proud to be an employee-owned company with competitive, benefits and a no-weekends schedule that lets you lead a fuller life.

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Careers at LDJ



Assembly Operator

LDJ Manufacturing is home to the Thunder Creek Equipment brand of premium diesel fuel and service trailers. We are an industry leader known for our uncompromising quality and reliability. LDJ is an employee-owned company, with strong Midwest roots and values, and a passion to develop, manufacture, and market innovative solutions that provide value to our customers in the agricultural, construction, and oil industries throughout the United States

The Assembler l completes kitting, assembly and packaging processes according to established operating procedures.

Responsibilities

Principal accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Read, learn, understand and interpret blueprints and work instructions, and other instructions written or verbal, to complete assembly of products or components according to established guidelines and quality standards.
  • Use a variety of hand and power tools following appropriate methods and procedures to complete mechanical assembly of components or products, and prepare products and other items for shipment.
  • Inspect and test parts and products as necessary, during or after assembly, according to established guidelines and quality standards.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area and maintain all equipment according to maintenance plans and established procedures.
  • Practice problem solving and troubleshooting techniques as part of a team responsible for realizing continuous improvement to products and processes.
  • Utilize designated personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs).
  • Cross train to other departments as needed.
  • Other duties as needed.
Requirements

Desired qualifications:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Successful candidates need to possess a technical/mechanical aptitude for safely utilizing hand and power tools in the manufacture of heavy industrial equipment.
  • Individual should have a strong work ethic, be self-motivated, and able to perform their assigned duties, in a quality manner with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, bill-of-materials (BOM), shop routings and blueprints.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Must be willing to learn and practice continuous improvement techniques such as 5S, one piece flow, value stream mapping, set-up reduction, poka-yoke (mistake proofing), Kan-Ban etc.
  • Ability to work on feet for a 10-hour shift.
  • Frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
  • Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
  • Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
  • Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work area is not air conditioned and the temperature will fluctuate with the seasons.
Benefits
  • Full-time Position
  • PTO
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Flex Spending Plan
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Supplemental Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
Apply

Applicants should complete the form below. Resumes and applications can be sent or emailed to:

LDJ Manufacturing, Inc.
1833 Highway 163
Pella, IA 50219

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Skilled Welder

LDJ Manufacturing is home to the Thunder Creek Equipment brand of premium diesel fuel and service trailers. We are an industry leader known for our uncompromising quality and reliability. LDJ is an employee-owned company, with strong Midwest roots and values, and a passion to develop, manufacture, and market innovative solutions that provide value to our customers in the agricultural, construction, and oil industries throughout the United States.

Reporting to the Weld Supervisor, the Welder I performs welding in a production environment that requires a top-quality candidate who is self-motivated with high energy and a team spirit attitude.

Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Exhibit LDJ’s core values and culture in all aspects of the job.
  • Production welding on a variety of steel parts or products.
  • Ability to perform a variety of welds in various positions.
  • Willingness to learn and grow in welding ability.
  • Additional duties as assigned by manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • None
Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent work ethic with minimum supervision and highly organized.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills that convey information effectively with a positive attitude.
  • Ability to work well with others in fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work on feet for a 10-hour shift.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. without restriction.
  • Ability to read blueprints with minimal assistance.
  • Positive attitude that will be a good cultural fit is required.

Education and Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years welding experience in a production environment.

Travel:

  • None

Physical Requirements:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without restrictions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Benefits
  • Full-time Position
  • 40 hours per week
  • PTO
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Flex Spending Plan
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Supplemental Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
Apply

Applicants should complete the form below. Resumes and applications can be sent or emailed to:

LDJ Manufacturing, Inc.
1833 Highway 163
Pella, IA 50219

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Weld Finisher

LDJ Manufacturing is home to the Thunder Creek Equipment brand of premium diesel fuel and service trailers. We are an industry leader known for our uncompromising quality and reliability. LDJ is an employee-owned company, with strong Midwest roots and values, and a passion to develop, manufacture, and market innovative solutions that provide value to our customers in the agricultural, construction, and oil industries throughout the United States.

Reporting to the Weld Supervisor, this position performs general labor in a production environment that requires a top-quality candidate who is self-motivated with high energy and a team spirit attitude.

Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • None

Principal accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Operate production machinery
  • Maneuver/lift up to 50 lbs
  • Clean weld parts
  • Operate grinders, hand tools, and chisels
  • Light welding
  • Pressure check tanks and inspect for leaks
  • Perform back-up as necessary.
Requirements

Competencies:

  • Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
  • Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions.
  • Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
  • Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
  • Safety and Security - Uses equipment and materials properly.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Have a technical aptitude for mechanical equipment.
  • Ability to use a tape measure and add/subtract fractions.
  • Ability to work well with others in fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and quality.
  • Accountability for one’s own work.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. without restriction.
Benefits
  • Full-time Hourly Position
  • PTO
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Flex Spending Plan
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Supplemental Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • No weekends/No Holidays
Apply

Applicants should complete the form below. Resumes and applications can be sent or emailed to:

LDJ Manufacturing, Inc.
1833 Highway 163
Pella, IA 50219

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Laser Parts Handler

LDJ Manufacturing is home to the Thunder Creek Equipment brand of premium diesel fuel and service trailers. We are an industry leader known for our uncompromising quality and reliability. LDJ is an employee-owned company, with strong Midwest roots and values, and a passion to develop, manufacture, and market innovative solutions that provide value to our customers in the agricultural, construction, and oil industries throughout the United States

This position performs general labor in a production environment that requires a top-quality candidate who is self-motivated with high energy and a team spirit attitude.

Responsibilities

Principal accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Read tape measure and other measuring devices
  • Maneuver/lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Pick parts
  • Operate grinders, hand tools, and chisels
  • Organized with the ability to label and count parts
Requirements & Competencies

Desired qualifications:

  • Have a technical aptitude for mechanical equipment.
  • Ability to use a tape measure and add/subtract fractions
  • Ability to work well with others in fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and quality.
  • Accountability for one’s own work.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. without restriction.

Competencies:

  • Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
  • Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions.
  • Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
  • Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
  • Safety and Security - Uses equipment and materials properly.
Benefits
  • Full-time Position
  • 40-45 hours per week
  • PTO
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Flex Spending Plan
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Supplemental Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
Apply

Applicants should complete the form below. Resumes and applications can be sent or emailed to:

LDJ Manufacturing, Inc.
1833 Highway 163
Pella, IA 50219

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Press Brake Operator

LDJ Manufacturing is home to the Thunder Creek Equipment brand of premium diesel fuel and service trailers. We are an industry leader known for our uncompromising quality and reliability. LDJ is an employee-owned company, with strong Midwest roots and values, and a passion to develop, manufacture, and market innovative solutions that provide value to our customers in the agricultural, construction, and oil industries throughout the United States.

Responsibilities

Duties/Responbilities:

  • Handle, position, align, cut and form steel.
  • Maneuver/lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Work is usually repetitive.
Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • M/G code programming experience preferred.
  • Management experience preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret CAD blueprints required.
  • Ability to use a tape measure and add/subtract fractions.
  • Machining experience required.
  • Press brake experience required.
  • Have a technical aptitude for mechanical equipment.
  • Excellent work ethic with minimum supervision and highly organized.
  • Ability to work well with others in fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills that project a positive attitude.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Accountability for one’s own work.
  • Reliable with excellent attendance and punctuality.
  • Ability to work on feet for a 10-hour shift.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. without restriction.

Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 2-5 years’ experience in an inventory control or process flow of a manufacturing environment preferred
  • Must be able to obtain a fork truck license and operate all fork trucks within the plant

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without restrictions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits
  • Full-time Position
  • PTO
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Flex Spending Plan
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Supplemental Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
Apply

Applicants should complete the form below. Resumes and applications can be sent or emailed to:

LDJ Manufacturing, Inc.
1833 Highway 163
Pella, IA 50219

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Production Painter

LDJ Manufacturing is home to the Thunder Creek Equipment brand of premium diesel fuel and service trailers. We are an industry leader known for our uncompromising quality and reliability. LDJ is an employee-owned company, with strong Midwest roots and values, and a passion to develop, manufacture, and market innovative solutions that provide value to our customers in the agricultural, construction, and oil industries throughout the United States

This position performs painting in a production environment that requires a top-quality candidate who is self-motivated with high energy and a team spirit attitude.

Responsibilities

Principal accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Production painting on a variety of steel parts or products. (Electrostatic Painting with Urethane 2k wet paint)
  • Wash and prep parts for painting.
  • Maneuver/lift up to 25 lbs.
  • Loading/Unloading/and Inspection of parts as needed
  • Work is usually repetitive.
  • Cross train to other departments as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Requirements

Desired qualifications:

  • Minimum 2 years paint experience in a production environment desired.
  • Excellent work ethic with minimum supervision and highly organized.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills that convey information effectively with a positive attitude.
  • Ability to work well with others in fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Accountability for one’s own work.
  • Reliable with excellent attendance and punctuality.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Ability to work on feet for a 10-hour shift.
  • Frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
  • Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without restriction.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
  • Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
  • Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work area is not air conditioned and the temperature will fluctuate with the seasons.
Benefits
  • Full-time Hourly Position
  • PTO
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Flex Spending Plan
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Supplemental Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • No weekends/No Holidays
  • Annual Profitability Incentive (based on company performance)
Apply

Applicants should complete the form below. Resumes and applications can be sent or emailed to:

LDJ Manufacturing, Inc.
1833 Highway 163
Pella, IA 50219

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Custodian

LDJ Manufacturing is home to the Thunder Creek Equipment brand of premium diesel fuel and service trailers and trucks. We are an industry leader known for our uncompromising quality and reliability. LDJ is an employee-owned company, with strong Midwest roots and values, and a passion to develop, manufacture, and market innovative solutions that provide value to our customers in the agricultural, construction, and oil industries throughout the United States.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Custodian will be responsible for cleaning and supplying designated building areas as well as performing and documenting routine inspection and maintenance activities. This role works independently and as part of a team within Maintenance to ensure objectives are achieved.

Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Exhibit LDJ’s core values and culture in all aspects of the job.
  • Clean and supply designated building areas (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, office & restroom cleaning etc.).
  • Performing and documenting routine inspection and maintenance activities.
  • Carrying out heavy cleansing tasks and special projects.
  • Clean windows and mirrors.
  • Remove waste and empty trash.
  • Replenish cleaning supplies.
  • Organize janitorial closet.
  • Notify management of occurring deficiencies or needs for repairs.
  • Additional duties as assigned by manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • None
Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Knowledge of standard cleaning methods and procedures.
  • Knowledge of occupational hazards safety rules.
  • Ability to stand, walk, and bend for many hours.
  • Ability to perform repetitive motion for long periods of time.
  • Experience with using cleaning equipment, including vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, and cleaning solutions.
  • Ability to lift heavy objects, climb ladders and work at particular heights.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills that convey information effectively with a positive attitude.
  • Ability to work well with others in fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Excellent work ethic with minimal supervision.

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Previous janitorial experience a plus.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to work on feet for a 10-hour shift.
  • Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50lbs. without restriction.
  • Ability to operate power equipment such as fork truck, riding scrubber.
Benefits
  • Part-time position/Flexible schedule
  • 20-25 hours per week
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Annual profitability incentive (based on company performance)
Apply

Applicants should complete the form below. Resumes and applications can be sent or emailed to:

LDJ Manufacturing, Inc.
1833 Highway 163
Pella, IA 50219

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Talent Acquisition Specialist

LDJ Manufacturing is home to the Thunder Creek Equipment brand of premium diesel fuel and service trailers. We are an industry leader known for our uncompromising quality and reliability. LDJ is an employee-owned company, with strong Midwest roots and values, and a passion to develop, manufacture, and market innovative solutions that provide value to our customers in agricultural and construction markets throughout the United States.

LDJ Manufacturing is seeking a Recruiter with experience in the talent acquisition process, from sourcing, screening, and hiring great employees that are a good fit for our core values and culture. A successful recruiter will collaborate with managers on a regular basis and proactively identify future hiring needs. They will also be able to attract candidates using various sources, like social media, networks, and employee referrals. The responsibilities of the Recruiter are to ensure our company attracts, hires, and retains the best employees, while growing a strong talent pipeline.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Develops, facilitates, and implements all phases of the recruitment process.
  • Identifies and implements efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the available role, industry standards, and the needs of the organization.
  • Proactively partner with team to understand short-term and long-term talent needs.
  • Build and promote company’s reputation as a “great place to work”.
  • Collaborates with department managers to identify and draft detailed and accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria.
  • Prepare recruitment materials and post jobs to appropriate job boards/newspapers/colleges, etc.
  • Source and recruit candidates by using web-based technology, databases, social media, etc.
  • Attends and participates at recruiting events (job fairs, college fairs, etc.).
  • Screen candidate resumes/applications to create shortlist of qualified candidates.
  • Conduct interviews and assess applicants’ relevant knowledge, skills, experience, and aptitudes.
  • Maintain applicant tracking system and recruiting reports.
  • Create offer letters, arrange pre-employment testing, and secure background checks.
  • Effectively administer the onboarding process to ensure a positive new hire experience.
  • Track and report key recruiting and hiring metrics.
  • Ensure all activities are compliant with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, HIPAA, ERISA and other regulations, as appropriate.
  • Monitor and apply HR recruiting best practices.
  • Train and advise hiring managers on interviewing techniques and assessment methods.
  • Coordinate and support company events as needed.
Supervisory Responsibilities & Leadership Competencies

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but will be a strong collaborator and influencer for the business through the development and execution of a recruiting strategy that ensures the company attracts, hires, and retains the best employees that supports growth goals and culture.

Leadership Competencies:

To be successful in this position, the individual will effectively demonstrate the following leadership competencies: Embodies the company’s culture and core values, exercises emotional intelligence, maintains disciplined focus, collaborates cross-functionally, acts with speed and agility, and drives improvement.

Requirements

Ideal Candidate will possess the following skills/experiences:

  • Proven track record and work experience as a recruiter.
  • Strong understanding and working knowledge of staffing principles, procedures, and laws.
  • Excellent oral/written communication, presentation, interviewing skills.
  • Strong people skills and ability to interact with employees at all levels throughout the company.
  • Good judge of character and ability to accurately assess “fit” through resume and interactions.
  • Strong work ethic with integrity and ability to maintain high level of confidentiality.
  • Self-starter with excellent time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills.
  • Possesses positive outlook and enjoys collaborating with others and working as part of a team.
  • Creative in brainstorming and proposing innovative ideas and solutions.
  • Highly proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), internet, and business software.

Education & Training:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • 2+ years of human resources, talent acquisition and interviewing experience highly preferred.
  • SHRM-CP preferred.

Travel

  • Travel requirements are limited but will be required occasionally for job fairs and college recruiting.

Physical Requirements:

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Activities require a significant amount of sitting at desk and in front of a computer monitor.
  • Regularly required to verbally communicate, listen, and give presentations.
  • Walking and standing relative to interaction with other personnel and applicants.
Benefits
  • Full-time Position
  • PTO
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Flex Spending Plan
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Supplemental Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • No weekends/No Holidays
Apply

Applicants should complete the form below. Resumes and applications can be sent or emailed to:

LDJ Manufacturing, Inc.
1833 Highway 163
Pella, IA 50219

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Territory Sales Manager

T-8 Territory: ND, SD, MN, WI & (Eastern 1/2) MT

LDJ Manufacturing is home to the Thunder Creek Equipment brand of diesel fuel and service trailers. LDJ is an employee-owned company, with strong Midwest roots and values, and a mission to develop, manufacture, and market innovative products that provide value to our customers in the agricultural, construction, and oil industries.

Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, this position will be responsible for leading the sales and territory development initiatives of the product line in the given territory. As a member of our professional sales team, you will develop and enhance relationships with existing dealers, dealer candidates, and customers in the Agriculture, Construction, Fuel Distribution, Transportation, and Commercial Industries.

Responsibilities
  • Build and cultivate successful distribution channels in assigned territory through dealers, distributors, and direct sales
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing dealers in the territory
  • Communication of price programs
  • Develop and execute business and marketing plans with assigned dealers
  • Pursue direct sales by following up on new leads, referrals and generating new prospects via cold calling
  • Support customers and dealers in need of warranty and product support
  • Compiling and communicating up-to-date competitive market data relative to the industry and assigned sales territory
  • Provide training and support to dealers in the territory
  • Follow-up for collection of payment
  • Direct calls to end customers
  • Participating in product innovation initiatives when requested
  • Keep management informed by submitting activity and results reports
  • Monthly and Annual territory analysis and forecasts
  • Attendance at National and Regional trade shows, seminars, and dealer events
  • Other duties as management delegates
Requirements

Ideal Candidate will possess the following skill/qualities:

  • Machinery background and familiarity with retail and wholesale distribution.
  • Experience successfully managing equipment dealer relationships
  • Experience at either dealership level or with Ag/Construction machinery company
  • Experience in developing a dealer network
  • Excellent negotiation skills and expertise knowledge in finance close sales
  • Highly proven interpersonal skills
  • Excellent problem analysis and problem-solving skill set

Education and Training:

  • Five + years of outside B2B territory sales experience
  • Proficient computer use including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Travel:

  • Ability to travel up to 75% of the time with a valid driver’s license
  • Passport required for possible international travel

Leadership Competencies:

    To be successful in this position, the individual will effectively demonstrate the following leadership competencies: Embodies the company’s culture and core values, exercises emotional intelligence, maintains disciplined focus, collaborates cross-functionally, acts with speed and agility, and drives improvement.

Physical Requirements:

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without restrictions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Benefits
  • Base Salary + Commission
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Insurance
  • FSA, HSA
  • 100% Company Paid Basic Life, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan w/ Company Match
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
    **Relocation is not provided. Interested applicants must live within the territory or be willing to immediately relocate within the territory.**
Apply

Applicants should complete the form below. Resumes and applications can be sent or emailed to:

LDJ Manufacturing, Inc.
1833 Highway 163
Pella, IA 50219

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Territory Sales Manager

T-2 Territory: MS, AL, GA, SC & FL

LDJ Manufacturing is home to the Thunder Creek Equipment brand of diesel fuel and service trailers. LDJ is an employee-owned company, with strong Midwest roots and values, and a mission to develop, manufacture, and market innovative products that provide value to our customers in the agricultural, construction, and oil industries.

Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, this position will be responsible for leading the sales and territory development initiatives of the product line in the given territory. As a member of our professional sales team, you will develop and enhance relationships with existing dealers, dealer candidates, and customers in the Agriculture, Construction, Fuel Distribution, Transportation, and Commercial Industries.

Responsibilities
  • Build and cultivate successful distribution channels in assigned territory through dealers, distributors, and direct sales.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing dealers in the territory.
  • Communication of price programs.
  • Develop and execute business and marketing plans with assigned dealers.
  • Pursue direct sales by following up on new leads, referrals and generating new prospects via cold calling.
  • Support customers and dealers in need of warranty and product support.
  • Compiling and communicating up-to-date competitive market data relative to the industry and assigned sales territory.
  • Provide training and support to dealers in the territory.
  • Follow-up for collection of payment.
  • Direct calls to end customers.
  • Participating in product innovation initiatives when requested.
  • Keep management informed by submitting activity and results reports.
  • Monthly and Annual territory analysis and forecasts.
  • Attendance at National and Regional trade shows, seminars, and dealer events.
  • Other duties as management delegates.
Requirements

Ideal Candidate will possess the following skills/qualities:

  • Machinery background and familiarity with retail and wholesale distribution.
  • Experience successfully managing equipment dealer relationships.
  • Experience at either dealership level or with Ag/Construction machinery company.
  • Experience in developing a dealer network.
  • Excellent negotiation skills and expertise knowledge in finance close sales.
  • Highly proven interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent problem analysis and problem-solving skill set.

Education & Training:

  • Five + years of outside B2B territory sales experience.
  • Proficient computer use including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Excel.

Leadership Competencies:

  • To be successful in this position, the individual will effectively demonstrate the following leadership competencies: Embodies the company’s culture and core values, exercises emotional intelligence, maintains disciplined focus, collaborates cross-functionally, acts with speed and agility, and drives improvement.

Travel:

  • Ability to travel up to 75% of the time with a valid driver’s license.
  • Passport required for possible international travel.

Physical Requirements:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without restrictions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Benefits
  • Base Salary + Commission
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Insurance
  • FSA, HSA
  • 100% Company Paid Basic Life, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan w/ Company Match
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
    • **Relocation is not provided. Interested applicants must live within the territory or be willing to immediately relocate within the territory.**
Apply

Applicants should complete the form below. Resumes and applications can be sent or emailed to:

LDJ Manufacturing, Inc.
1833 Highway 163
Pella, IA 50219

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Territory Sales Manager

T-9 Territory: NJ, CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, PA, RI & VT

LDJ Manufacturing is home to the Thunder Creek Equipment brand of diesel fuel and service trailers. LDJ is an employee-owned company, with strong Midwest roots and values, and a mission to develop, manufacture, and market innovative products that provide value to our customers in the agricultural, construction, and oil industries.

Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager of Sales, this position will be responsible for leading the sales and territory development initiatives of the product line in the given territory. As a member of our professional sales team, you will develop and enhance relationships with existing dealers, dealer candidates, and customers in the Agriculture, Construction, Fuel Distribution, Transportation, and Commercial Industries.

Responsibilities
  • Build and cultivate successful distribution channels in assigned territory through dealers, distributors, and direct sales
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing dealers in the territory
  • Communication of price programs
  • Develop and execute business and marketing plans with assigned dealers
  • Pursue direct sales by following up on new leads, referrals and generating new prospects via cold calling
  • Support customers and dealers in need of warranty and product support
  • Compiling and communicating up-to-date competitive market data relative to the industry and assigned sales territory
  • Provide training and support to dealers in the territory
  • Follow-up for collection of payment
  • Direct calls to end customers
  • Participating in product innovation initiatives when requested
  • Keep management informed by submitting activity and results reports
  • Monthly and Annual territory analysis and forecasts
  • Attendance at National and Regional trade shows, seminars, and dealer events
  • Other duties as management delegates
Requirements

Ideal Candidate will possess the following skills/qualities:

  • Machinery background and familiarity with retail and wholesale distribution.
  • Experience successfully managing equipment dealer relationships.
  • Experience at either dealership level or with Ag/Construction machinery company.
  • Experience in developing a dealer network.
  • Excellent negotiation skills and expertise knowledge in finance close sales.
  • Highly proven interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent problem analysis and problem-solving skill set.

Education & Training:

  • Five + years of outside B2B territory sales experience.
  • Proficient computer use including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Excel.

Leadership Competencies:

  • To be successful in this position, the individual will effectively demonstrate the following leadership competencies: Embodies the company’s culture and core values, exercises emotional intelligence, maintains disciplined focus, collaborates cross-functionally, acts with speed and agility, and drives improvement.

Travel:

  • Ability to travel up to 75% of the time with a valid driver’s license.
  • Passport required for possible international travel.

Physical Requirements:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without restrictions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Benefits
  • Base Salary + Commission
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Insurance
  • FSA, HSA
  • 100% Company Paid Basic Life, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan w/ Company Match
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
    • **Relocation is not provided. Interested applicants must live within the territory or be willing to immediately relocate within the territory.**
Apply

Applicants should complete the form below. Resumes and applications can be sent or emailed to:

LDJ Manufacturing, Inc.
1833 Highway 163
Pella, IA 50219

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Hours: M-F 7:30am - 5:00pm (CST)