Careers

Can You Hear The Calling of Crafting

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Whether you are looking for a career that will hone in on your handcrafted skills— or, you are in search of part-time endeavor to try something new— Frost River has multiple opportunities available and we are looking to expand our team!


Frost River is proudly an American Manufacturer. We specialize in crafting leather and waxed canvas packs and bags designed to get people outdoors and exploring. Best of all—we do it all in a sustainable way, all right here in Duluth’s Lincoln Park Craft District.


The Frost River Team is made up of a diverse crowd of skilled people with many different personalities and varying levels of experience. Employees of Frost River would all agree— this is fast-paced work environment; team members all wear many hats and everyone pitches in to get the job done.


Keep scrolling for the current list of employment opportunities at Frost River and our other SuperiorTECH business divisions.

Production Technician - Industrial Sewing Operator

Industrial Sewing Operators operate and tend sewing machines to join, reinforce, and overall construct a robust collection of designs. They monitor machine operation to detect problems such as defective stitching, breaks in thread, or machine malfunctions. Operators cut material according to specifications, using blades, scissors, or other electrical equipment.


Sewing operators will work both individually and in teams to manufacture goods.


This position is for individuals that posses sewing skills and experience. (Scroll for employment opportunities that with no sewing experience needed, below.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

· Operate single needle and serger machines for 5-10 hours

· Improve your processes and yourself each day

· Trace patterns and cut material to replicate specific patterns for each item

· Work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

· Be on-time and dependable for the team

· Able to access and navigate the production and retail facility

· Other duties as assigned

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

· Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
· Detail-oriented – must gain a full understanding of your job duties and perform those duties correctly
· Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges
· Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
· Maintains a healthy lifestyle -- respects social distancing and shelter at home practices
· Experienced in various sewing techniques -- can comfortably run home sewing machine or be able to be trained
· Comfortable wearing PPE --workers will be required to wear masks and eye protection issued by the employer
· Able to access and navigate the production and retail facility
· Able to sit, stand, bend, stretch, twist and reach
· Able to read and understand information verbally and in written form
· Able to lift materials/equipment up to 50 pounds

Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, days, occasionally Saturday
Experience: Sewing experience preferred
Work authorization: United States (Required)
Pay Frequency: Biweekly
Work Remotely: No
Benefits: 401(k), Dental insurance, Employee discount, Health insurance, Health savings account, Paid time off

Frost River is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Application Instructions: Please submit a resume to the contact below.

Production Technician - Finishing & Float

Production Technicians work with automated cutting machines and tacking machines to cut and apply canvas and leather components to Frost River softgoods. This employment opportunity supports the production team in providing kits comprised of all of pieces and materials needed for sewing staff to craft products. There is opportunity to expand the position and cross-learn other aspects of production.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Use appropriate equipment to install features and details to goods.

Assist production sewers in the production of handcrafted goods

Work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Able to access and navigate the production and retail facility

Improve your processes and yourself each day

Other duties as assigned

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

  • Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
  • Detail-oriented – must gain a full understanding of your job duties and perform those duties correctly
  • Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges
  • Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
  • Maintains a healthy lifestyle -- respects social distancing and shelter at home practices
  • Comfortable wearing PPE --workers will be required to wear masks and eye protection issued by the employer
  • Able to access and navigate the production and retail facility
  • Able to sit, stand, bend, stretch, twist and reach
  • Able to read and understand information verbally and in written form
  • Able to lift materials/equipment up to 50 pounds

Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, days, occasionally Saturday
Work authorization: United States (Required)
Pay Frequency: Biweekly
Work Remotely: No

Frost River is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Application Instructions: Please submit a resume to the contact below.

Shipping & Production Support Technician

This position is responsible for properly shipping and receiving goods while ensuring accurate documentation. This position requires high energy and excellent time management. When shipping priorities are alleviated, this position will help support the retail team as a quality assurance specialist, ensuring all manufactured goods are inspected and pass quality expectations, and as a sales associate in store.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure shipments are complete before leaving the facility

• Ability to learn the POS system, “Shipstation” program, and Google Drive

• Assist with inventory of finished goods

• Monitor products for overall quality, quantity and accuracy

• Allocate goods to various locations based on priority and production schedule

• Work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Improve your processes and yourself each day

• Other duties as assigned


This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

  • • Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
  • • Detail-oriented – must gain a full understanding of your job duties and perform those duties correctly
  • • Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges
  • • Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
  • • Excellent with time management
  • • High energy and self-motivated
  • • Able to access and navigate the production and retail facility
  • • Able to sit, stand, bend, stretch, twist and reach
  • • Able to read and understand information verbally and in written form
  • • Able to lift materials/equipment up to 50 pounds.


Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, days, occasionally Saturday
Work authorization: United States (Required)
Pay Frequency: Biweekly
Work Remotely: No

Frost River is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Application Instructions: Please submit a resume to the contact below.

Employment Benefits

Full-Time Employees

Paid Time Off & Holidays

After 90 Days you will begin accruing Paid Time Off. We offer many Paid Holidays throughout the year.


Benefits Package

Choose from multiple health benefits package options. Frost River covers majority of your montly premium.


401K & Profit Sharing

Frost River offers a 401K match along with an annual profit sharing program.

Part-Time Employees

Flexible Scheduling


Business Discounts

Across all Superior TECH divisions