Since 1989, Slime has been committed to providing our customers with high quality, innovative tire care products. As the worldwide leader in tire care, we offer a complete line that allows us to present retailers and distributors with a category solution, while giving customers the tools they need to care for their tires, save money, and stay safe. We are dedicated to creating products that are safe for the user, the tire, and the environment—as solidified by Slime’s Green Promise. Slime prides itself in attracting the best employees. We are looking for creative, self-driven, dynamic and experience people to become a part of our team.

Slime’s company leadership believes that its people are its most valuable resource. We are committed to offering challenging work, competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional advancement and personal development. Slime is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers an outstanding package of insurance and other benefits to all regular, full time employees.

• 401k plan – Eligible employees may elect to contribute a percentage of their pay to the ITW Savings & Investment Plan, this is a superb pre-tax retirement savings program.  Employees are immediately eligible to receive a company matching contribution.
• Business Travel Life Insurance- At no cost to employee, the company provides Business Travel Life Insurance.
• ITW Foundation Match – ITW Foundation will match three (3) for one (1) donation dollars paid to a non-for profit 501(c) (3) organization
• Holidays—Nine (9) holidays per year
• Vacation—attractive vacation package (starting with ten (10) days per year for new hires)
• Sick Leave—Five (5) paid sick days a year
• Jury Duty—Slime pays for jury duty for eligible employees for up to five (5) days
• Bereavement Pay—up to five (5) workdays will be paid to eligible employees in the event of a death of an immediate or extended family member
• Health Insurance—a choice of two Blue Cross-Blue Shield PPO plans
• Dental Plan—PPO dental plan with MetLife
• Life Insurance—Company paid basic life insurance for employees and family
• Deferred Savings Plan (401k)—Employees can elect to defer up to the maximum allowable of their pre-tax earnings
• Short-Term Disability Plan— company paid Short Term disability plan
• Long-Term Disability Plan—company paid Long Term disability plan
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Child Care Reimbursement Plan—pre-tax dollars may be used for dependent care, out of pocket medical, dental and vision expenses
• Employee Referral Bonus Program—Employees  receive a bonus for applicant referrals
• In-house training—Slime provides numerous courses on-site for continual training and supports outside training as well
• Employee discount program – for employee purchases at multiple stores/services

 

 

To apply please email your resume to hr@slime.com

 

CURRENT OPENINGS

 

Financial Analyst  (San Luis Obispo)

Position Classification: Exempt

The Financial Analyst reports to and works closely with the Controller to produce timely, accurate Financial Statements for the Company.  Under the guidance of the Controller the Financial Analyst maintains financial records and Accounting systems related to all the financial aspects of the Company.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Prepares Monthly Consolidated Financials along with variance analysis schedules by the second business day for Controller’s review and sign-off of earnings.
• Assures that all accounting methods used adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Responsible for timely entering of monthly and quarterly Financials into ITW Corporate reporting software (FRIDA); and weekly FLASH sales FRIDA reporting.
• Prepares quarterly Inventory Grading and A/R reserve calculations for all Companies.
• Oversees inventory standard costing and cost absorption.  Prepares monthly Overhead Absorption entry and year end analysis
• Performs Cost of Goods Sold analysis monthly and communicates variances to Management.
• Responsible for monitoring, maintaining and keeping the A/R Aging cleaned up.
• Responsible for Quarterly profitability studies for 80/20 customers.
• Responsible for Finance review and signoff for all new products and raw components
• Review item master set up for accuracy
• Location set up
• Review Bill of Materials
• Verify final costing agrees to original financial justification
• Administration of Corporate Insurance policies (Surveys, etc.)
• Oversees and is the point person for the annual audit – Timing of this responsibility is TBD.
• Reduce Cost where ever and whenever possible
• Covers for other accounting personnel during absences
• Special projects as assigned

 

Skills and Specifications

• Ability to manage and meet multiple deadlines
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for a long period of time.

 

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting from an accredited university or institution.
• 3+ years of solid accounting experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with Accounting Systems, Excel and Word.
• Manufacturing experience is preferred.

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Brand Marketing Director  (San Luis Obispo)

Position Classification: Exempt 

The Brand Marketing Director grows and consistently maintains the Slime brand across all markets and channels. This individual grows brand awareness, market share and sales.

 

This individual supports sales by providing competitor analysis, market trend and new product data. The Brand Marketing Director provides creative input on promotions and executes rebate programs.

 

This individual assists with the development of new products, refreshing the brand image via product packaging, merchandising displays, promotions and PR. They refine the brand strategy and identity while increasing brand awareness and loyalty. This individual assists the EVP of Marketing in developing the annual marketing and promotions strategy. She or he develops the creative strategy using the feedback from customers, vendors, sales, management and market research studies to guide actions. The Brand Marketing Director conducts targeted market research via: focus groups, surveys, internal and external product tests for key prospective new products and product line refinement.

Duties and Responsibilities 

-       Manages sales collateral.

-       Supports Graphic Designers, customers and Sales to create and promote dynamic displays and merchandising tools that enhance product knowledge and increase sales. Consistently promotes the Slime brand and company image. 

-       Creates retail sets using ProSpace software.

-       Works with sales by attending tradeshows and sales meetings as needed. 

-       Works with Sales to develop marketing strategy and promotions schedules for key accounts.

-       Provides competitor analysis, market trend data and creative support.

-       Manages public relations schedules, consumer events, and web contests.

-       Brings ideas to senior management. Suggests for improvements and opportunities to increase sales and expand brand awareness.

-       Provides direction on international marketing and promotions.

-       Provides creative support for the graphic design department, working in Adobe Creative programs as necessary to provide graphic support for projects with tight deadlines

-       Works closely with the EVP of Marketing, Creative Director and New Product Development Team – to ensure all brand identity elements are adhered to.

-       Manages market research tools including: survey research, focus groups, initial internal product tests and external product trials.

-       Assists as needed on priority projects as directed by EVP of Marketing

-       Manages: International Marketing Manager, Brand Image Specialist and Bike/Moto Brand Manager

Skills and Specifications

• Must be able to manage several projects at once
• Candidate must have a solid understanding of marketing and the promotion of consumer products.
• Must be familiar with PR tatics
• Must be familiar with market research and collection of primary data
• This individual must be computer savvy
• Must have sophisticated communication skills
• Individual must be familiar with social media
• Must have an eye for detail and ability to consistently copy edit
• Must be familiar with MicroSoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and ProSpace  software
• Must be comfortable working in WordPress
• Must be able to manage and mentor team members

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for a long period of time.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Marketing

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Production Lead  (Arkansas Location)

Position Classification: Non-Exempt

Review production schedule, adjust and operated equipment, visual check of equipment, making recommendation on process improvements or changes to increase production capacity, and achieve monthly goals. Also assists supervisor in coordinating activities and staff in the production processes and quality inspections.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Review production schedule.
• Produce Product.
• Maintain schedule.
• Training Temps
• Fill out Work Order
• Clean Up
• Other Duties as assigned
• Work may require occasional overtime.

• Must Be Able to use pallet jack, Some Computer Skill like word excel, macola,
• Be Able to work on conveyor line, packaging and other related equipment and the ability to organize staff.
• Must have some Ability to Direct Staff with Positive Results and attitude.
• Must be able to read, write and understand “limited English”.

 

Physical Requirements 

• Must be able to work on your feet for a long period of time
• Must be able to lift and/or move 40 lbs.

 

Education and Qualifications

• Graduated H.S, or G.E, D.
• General Warehouse
• Minimum 4 years of production work

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Blender (Arkansas Location)

Position Classification: Non-Exempt

To perform all the duties of blending sealants and maintaining a clean, organized department while insuring consistent high quality batches and making recommendation on equipment and process improvements, and setting monthly goal.

Duties

• Produce required batches to support production schedule.
• Perform and record required quality test and batch data.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized working area.
• Perform and record sanitation requirements.
• Maintain blending equipment and recommend equipment or process improvements.
• Support R&D with sealant design and test batches.

 

Responsibility

• Provide a clear concise reporting program on batches and types of sealants produced daily.
• Perform daily sanitation audit.
• Fill out required information on work orders and quality reports.
• Document or maintain Standard Operating Procedures.
• Provide written recommendation for department improvements.
• Assist bottling production with custom sealant blends.
• Make recommendations to improve the production flow.
• Review blending schedule and make recommendations.
• Must have a working knowledge of forklift operations.
• Read and write English clearly.
• Fill out daily information on an Excel spreadsheet and be familiar with Office suite and Macola.
• Understand quality requirements of position.
• Be mechanically inclined.
• An ability to understand blending, weighing and pumping equipment are required for the position.
• Ability to Stand for a long period of time
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

 

Education and Qualifications

• Education:  High School Graduate or G.E.D.,
• Experience: 2 Years of warehouse or production work
• Other: Forklift Certification on Sit Down and Stand Up forklifts.

Rate of pay is $10 per hour.

 

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