Rosenboom
What product does Rosenboom manufacture?
Custom Cylinders
Name a general manufacturing trend in the field of this employer?
Movement towards automation and robotics
What belief does Interstates have that makes them unique?
They want to be on the cutting edge of technology
What is the product manufactured by Veridian?
Fire Protective Gear
What is the most common thing HR managers are saying when it comes to their biggest human resource challenge today?
Need people to show up!
(We are also hearing: critical thinking skills; attention to detail; strong communication skills; ability to cross-train)
Where are the plants located in Iowa?
Spirit Lake & Sheldon
How does this company currently recruit new employees?
By using various temporary hire agencies.
How many offices in Iowa does Interstates have?
4 (Sioux Center, Fort Dodge, Sioux City and Des Moines)
If no background in sewing, what is the next best background for someone applying for jobs here?
Manufacturing
What is the minimum-basic-general requirements that most employers require?
Minimum 18 years of age and have a high school education or GED/HSED.
What is the number one trend in the field of manufacturing?
(still need a person behind automated systems to ensure quality)
Which Iowa GKN manufacturing sites runs 24 hours a day and three shifts?
GKN Estherville, IA
What is Interstates greatest need for future employees?
Electricians- looking to hire 300-400 new electricians over the next years.
What is one of the biggest reasons employees don't do well in this company?
VERY fast paced environment
-highly physical job, required to stand at sewing machines, team assembly requires fast pace (incentive pay depends on timeliness)
What is the number one goal of the Business Services Team?
To act as a resource to employers
What is the best characteristic of the most long standing employee?
Ability to cross-train
What topic could you study to prepare for an interview with this employer?
tape measurer reading or basic math.
How many tech school grads did Interstates hire last year?
130
Where is the plant located that manufactures the fire protective gloves?
Arkansas
WIOA -What does the acronym stand for?
Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act
In what year was the company founded?
Bonus points if you know the company's founders!
1974
Lary and Viv Rosenboom
Name one of the three countries that this company has manufacturing bases in other than US.
China, Denmark or UK
How many employees is Interstates looking to hire in the next 5 years?
900
In what year was Veridian founded?
1992
What are the agencies making up our Business Services Team in Region 3-4?
Iowa Central CC
Iowa Dept for the Blind
ILCC
IVRS
Iowa Works
NCC