Posted January 10, 2014 in News and Events by Jim Markel
No shadow branding here. We’re proud to build your bag here on American soil using American made materials while employing American citizens. Real jobs. Made here, in Montana. From sewing and production specialists to fabric cutters, quality control inspectors and customer care professionals, we employ a diversity of people from a variety of different backgrounds. Interested in joining the thundering Red Oxx herd? Peruse our career opportunities here where you can also download our employment application form.
Queen Carissa
Position: Production Manager, Purchasing, Inventory Control.
Favorite Red Oxx Bag? PR5.5 –perfect for an overpacker like myself.
What’s the best thing you like about your job? The opportunity to grow with the company.
Hobbies? Spending time with my husband and our puppies.
Lisa Miller
Position: Shipping and Order Processing.
Favorite Red Oxx Bag? Market Tote –I can put a LOT of stuff in it!
What’s the best thing you like about your job? Never a dull moment.
Hobbies? Anything outside, horses, hiking with the dogs, four wheeling, fishing, hunting.
Montana Native or Alien? NATIVE!
Where would you like to travel to right now? Anywhere warm!
Karen J.
Position: Photographer.
Favorite Red Oxx Bag? I love them all and use all of them every day. Although I think my Market Totes are secretly reproducing.
Hobbies? Hunting, fishing and off-roading.
Montana Native or Alien? Born and bred Montanan.
How many Red Oxx Bags do you own? I have almost one of everything. Hey, don’t judge me. There’s no such thing as too many!
Minister of Information
Position: Ministering marketing.
Favorite Red Oxx Bag? The one I’m using.
Beer, wine, mixed drinks, tea or coffee? Beer in summer, wine in winter. Coffee in the morning, tea at night. Never tried mixing them?
Montana Native or Alien? Montanan born and raised.
What’s the best thing you like about your job? I don’t have to sew.
Hobbies? Didn’t you already ask that question? The one about beer or wine or mixing something?
Jenna
Position: Customer Care Consultant and Media Marshall.
Favorite Red Oxx Bag? Ah, so many. Rucksack for camping, CPA for every day, Tres Hombres for weekend getaway, last but not least, the Market Tote; so versatile!
What’s the best thing you like about your job? Um, can I pick pot lucks? I love good food and friends.
Hobbies? Restoring antique furniture, painting, hiking, camping, fishing, and snowboarding.
Hafer
Position: Customer Care Consultant & Corporate Sales Manager.
Favorite Red Oxx Bag? Hands down the Sky Train because I love having carry options.
How did you come to work at Red Oxx? Filled out an application with no idea of what to expect. I did a sewing test. I thought I failed but was hired a week later. Now I work in CS.
Beer, wine, mixed drinks, tea or coffee? For me, it’s water all the way!
Hobbies? Camping, hiking, cards. Watching sports and talking about them. Oh and I love Frisbee golf!
What’s the best thing you like about your job? I LOVE the people, like family. I love to solve problems and HELP people. It’s awesome we get to be free thinkers.
Nancy
Position: Sewing and Production Specialist.
How did you come to work at Red Oxx? I was a plant lady and a clerk in a fabric store and a flyer from Red Oxx was posted on the bulletin board.
If you could invent a new Red Oxx bag, what would it be? An artists supply bag.
Hobbies? I have lots of pets, an art degree, and a garden so I’m always doing something along those lines.
Spring, summer, winter or fall? All in their time.
Rae-Ann
Position: Sewing and Production Specialist.
Favorite Red Oxx Bag? Tri-fold, it was a challenge to put together.
Hobbies? Play pool, spend time with my boy, sewing quilts.
What’s the best thing you like about your job? Building bags and the people I work with.
Where would you like to travel to now? Somewhere warm!
Spring, summer, winter or fall? Spring and summer.
Montana Native or Alien? Alien, Memphis, Tennessee.
V
Position: Fabric Cutter.
How did you come to work at Red Oxx? In a car.
What’s the best thing you like about your job? The list of dislikes is much shorter to kick off. I’ll let you know if I ever make one.
Hobbies? Sleep, cook delicious food, pet cats and play cards, board or video games.
Beaches, mountains, forests, deserts or prairie? The smell of mountain air makes it the winner.
If you could invent a Red Oxx Bag, what would it be? A 2 dimensional storage bag, then you could bring everything!
Montana Native or Alien? Montana Native, born and bred.
Jenn
Position: Edging Technician.
Favorite Red Oxx Bag? Sky Train, holds all the junk plus…
Where would you like to travel to right now? Galapagos Islands.
What’s the best thing you like about your job? Made in the U.S.A. and it’s like family at work!
Hobbies? Boating, fishing, hunting, camping and family.
Beer, wine, mixed drinks, tea or coffee? Wine in my coffee cup please.
Mariah
Position: Sewing and Production Specialist.
Favorite Red Oxx Bag? Sky Train backpack because of the hidden shoulder straps.
Beaches, mountains, forests, deserts or plains? Mountains.
What’s the best thing you like about your job?The people and the sewing.
Hobbies? Riding my horse, camping, helping with the family business.
Montana native or alien? Montana native.
Other Lacy
Position: Quality control / inspection.
If you could invent a new Red Oxx bag, what would it be? Camera bag/backpack.
What is your favorite music to listen to while you work? Books.
What’s the best thing you like about your job?Awesome people and positive environment.
Hobbies? Motorcycle rides, day with my family, anything outdoors.
Where would you like to travel right now? Fiji or Aspen.
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