“Working at GFS has allowed ā and encouraged ā me the flexibility of having a life outside of work, coach my kids in multiple sports, as well as being able to grow as a leader and a person.”
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Global Finishing SolutionsĀ® (GFS) is continuously in search of talented, ambitious individuals to join our team. We aim to provide our employees with every opportunity to make an impact on the company and find their niche along the way ā whether in a production, field services or office position.
GFSā greatest strength ā and the reason we have been successful ā is the contributions of our employees. This is especially true for a company of our culture and size. Although a large, growing business, with more than 300 employees, our heart remains rooted in small-town, homegrown values.
Comprehensive health packages with 100% coverage of preventative care
Flex spending account to integrate with health plan and direct deposit
Accident insurance for cash benefits for out-of-pocket medical expenses
Extensive dental
network with 100%
coverage for exams and
cleanings
Health Savings Account
of tax-deferred money
for qualified expenses
Short-term and long-term disability insurance for illnesses and injuries
Comprehensive vision
network with low premium costs and copays
24/7 virtual primary care from experienced doctors
$50,000 in basic life and AD&D insurance
Our core values define GFSā company culture and guide every aspect of our business. A low turnover rate ā with many of our employees staying with GFS through retirement ā is a testament to the culture we have built and live by.
We are focused on our family of exceptional employees. With a people-first approach and limitless opportunities, our employees have every chance to flourish.
Never forgetting that business decisions impact peopleās lives, we infuse fairness and professionalism into all that we do.
Side by side, striving for common goals, we align with people who share our core values and exceed our expertise.
We abide by unwavering standards of ethics and walk-the-talk principles. Our corporate culture is so steeped in character, it holds up even when the lights are off.
With keen eyes and vast resources, we constantly think ahead to be better and go farther for long-term success.
Located in the heart of Western Wisconsin, GFSā headquarters in Osseo is 30 minutes from Eau Claire and two hours from Madison and the Twin Cities of Minnesota. Our employees live in many of the surrounding cities and towns of varying population sizes ā perfect for people who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of major metropolitan areas while still taking part in major events.
GFS employees are actively involved in our community, participating in events and fundraisers for local causes. We strongly believe in giving back to the community that continues to support us.
“Working at GFS has allowed ā and encouraged ā me the flexibility of having a life outside of work, coach my kids in multiple sports, as well as being able to grow as a leader and a person.”
A big part of accounting is ensuring the integrity of our processes and systems. Making sure weāre compliant with accounting principles and covering our customers, all while seeing the big picture for the company. Iām always open and honest, and I try to be professional about it. Itās not always the answer you want to hear, but Iām always honest.
Another part is giving credit where credit is due. I play a role, but it is our team as a whole that does amazing work. When you make a mistake, you own it and put steps in place to make sure it doesnāt happen again. We hold each other accountable and follow through on commitments.
To me, integrity is making decisions for the right reasons, and not constantly changing your decision based on your workload or when no one is looking.
Our team shows integrity in the biggest way by maintaining quality. Often, we donāt have a lot of turnaround time to get things ready to go out the door, and itās up to us to stop it if thereās an issue. I always try to put myself in a customerās shoes ā would I pay for this? Would I want it to show up like this? Itās important to make sure everything is right and looks nice for the customer before it leaves our facility.
In an effort to minimize the increasing labor gap in manufacturing careers, GFS partnered with area high schools to begin a welding mentorship program. It didnāt take long for GFS welders Tim Urness and Corey Olson to jump on the opportunity to give back to the community and provide local high school students with an opportunity to learn from and work alongside industry professionals.
Both Tim and Corey began at GFS as Welder Is with little experience in the field. Today, both work as Welder IIIs and share many years of experience with GFS. Tim and Corey shared the skills and knowledge they have accumulated over the years with the next generation of welders ā Tim at Osseo-Fairchild High School, and Corey at Alma-Center High School. They spent a semester alongside both schoolsā welding students, giving them industry skills and experience beyond what the traditional classroom can provide.
āSeeing students open up and become willing to learn and adjust to new techniques I was teaching them was really neat,ā said Corey. āI have enjoyed everything about my career in welding, and being able to pass my skills on to eager students was a rewarding experience.ā
āMy advice to students on their journey toward a career in welding is to go to college and get all the education you possibly can,ā Tim said. āThey should also research and explore all types of welding-related career opportunities before settling on one.ā
āGlobal Finishing Solutions has a small-town feel. Our core values are really important to us, and itās a company that sits behind them ā the flexibility in your schedule, the understanding that family and personal things in your life are very important.ā
When I started at GFS more than 10 years ago, I worked with my boss at the time to kick off a lead management program. He not only encouraged the growth of the company and our department, but also encouraged my own growth and success. I really enjoyed the marketing aspect of my job, and GFS recognized that, so they sent me back to school to get my bachelorās degree in marketing. Along with my background in sales, it gave me an opportunity to move into the marketing department as the marketing sales coordinator.
GFS was flexible with my schedule when I went back to school, and they also helped pay for my education. They truly value growth and continuous improvement. Outside of schooling, GFS has encouraged me to participate in industry network events, such as the Manufacturers Alliance, to learn how others in the industry grow and improve. Currently, as the marketing manager, I continue to embrace the value of improvement and encourage my team the same way. Whether thatās self-education, conferences, industry trade shows, or going back to school.
Looking for a career opportunity that leads you in new and exciting directions? GFS has a wide range of job openings for you!
GFS does not accept unsolicited applications. Please check our list of job openings and apply online. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources atĀ 800-848-8738Ā orĀ careers@globalfinishing.com.
GFS has taken measures to ensure our online job application system is accessible to individuals with disabilities and to disabled veterans. If you have questions or need special accommodations during the online application process due to a disability, please contact Human Resources atĀ 800-848-8738 orĀ careers@globalfinishing.com.
Disabled persons may also apply by mail or in person at GFS. For more information or to receive assistance when applying in person, please contact Human Resources.
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