We're JHS Pedals - a guitar-effects company built on a love of tone, storytelling, and craft. We make pedals that inspire creativity, spark curiosity, and make playing music more fun. Whether someone is picking up a guitar for the first time or touring the world, we're here to build tools that help you find your sound.

We've built a reputation for being human-first witha deep respect for guitar history. Musicians around the globe trust our pedals on their boards, in their studios, and on their stages. But we're more than just products - we're known for our educational content and our commitment to demystifying effects, amps, and the stories behind the gear.

We're based in South Kansas City, with a passionate team of around 45 people united by a shared mission: building pedals that don't just shape sound - they shape creativity and experience.

Check us out: www.jhspedals.com

Pedal Production Assistant (Entry-Level)

Starting Pay: $17/hr + $0.50 raise every 6 months. 

List of Employee Benefits can be found HERE

Schedule Requirements: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm

Overtime: May be requested or required based on business needs

Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time 

Reports To: Production Supervisors

Note: This position requires the ability to travel between JHS buildings within a 2-mile radius as part of daily duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

You'll get hands-on across departments like Print, Assembly, Quality Control, Packaging, and Shipping & Receiving, helping with whatever's needed based on what's going on in Production that week: a busy SKU, a tight deadline, a department that's short-handed. Priorities can shift week to week, sometimes even day to day. Here's what that looks like in practice:

• Train and rotate across multiple Production departments as assigned by department needs.
• Assist the Print Department with case preparation and handling tasks as needed.
• Assist the Assembly Department with circuit and component preparation tasks.
• Assist the Quality Control Department with finishing and inspection-adjacent tasks.
• Assist the Packaging Department with product packaging and pedal preparation for the finished goods shelf.
• Assist the Shipping & Receiving Department with order fulfillment, and with receiving, counting, and organizing incoming supply deliveries.
• Assist with the organization of various areas of the Production Floor.
• Operate basic hand tools and equipment as needed for assigned tasks.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including regular cleaning of tools, equipment and spaces used throughout the shift.
• Maintain accuracy and quality standards across all assigned tasks, including documentation, checklists, and production logs, flagging errors or inconsistencies to Production Supervisors.
• Communicate task status, issues, or delays to Production Supervisors. 
• Maintain a respectful, cooperative working relationship with team members across all departments.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) 

• No prior manufacturing, production, or musical/guitar experience required - we'll train you on the job.
• Ability to work respectfully and cooperatively with others, maintaining a positive and supportive attitude on the Production Floor.
• Must be computer literate.  
• Must be detail-oriented and pay close attention to accuracy.  
• Ability to read, count, and write to accurately complete all documentation.  
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and learn tasks quickly.  
• Flexibility to quickly change tasks and complete other duties as assigned.  
• Ability to maintain consistent, reliable attendance on a fixed schedule.

Physical Demands and Work Environment  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb (including occasional ladder use) or balance, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work near moving mechanical parts and power tools, and may be exposed to soldering fumes. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.