Torque Fitness Careers

Location: Coon Rapids, MN

Type: Full-time

Reports to: VP of Operations

Salary Range: $75,000–$115,000/year, based on experience.

About the Role:
The Process Engineer will design, optimize, and implement processes to enhance efficiency, safety, and productivity in warehouse operations. The role involves analyzing warehouse layouts and workflows, integrating automation, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:
· Analyze warehouse processes (e.g., picking, packing, inventory management) using data-driven methods to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies. 

· Design and implement process improvements, reducing cycle times and costs while maintaining quality. 

· Identify, develop and integrate automation solutions to optimize throughput.

· Conduct time studies and simulations to model workflow scenarios and validate warehouse layout and process changes. 

· Ensure compliance with safety regulations (e.g., OSHA) and quality standards (e.g., ISO).

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including logistics, IT, and management, to align processes with business goals.

· Monitor KPIs (e.g., order accuracy, fulfillment speed) and provide data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.

· Document processes and train staff on new systems or procedures.

Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

· 3-5 years of experience in process engineering, preferably in warehouse or logistics environment.

· Proficiency in process modeling tools (e.g. Lean Six Sigma methodologies).

· Strong analytical skills with experience in statistical analysis and data visualization (e.g., Python, Excel, or Tableau).

· Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) and automation technologies.

· Excellent problem-solving and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

· Certification in Lean Six Sigma or similar is a plus.

Benefits:
· Health, dental, and vision insurance.

· 401(k) with employer match.

· Paid time off and holidays.

· Opportunities for professional development.

 
If you are looking to make your passion your work, have a “Don’t Quit. Ever.” attitude, and want to make things happen with a growing fitness company, send your cover letter and resume to hr@torquefitness.com.

Come join our fast-paced growing sales team and be a part of an expanding category within the fitness industry. This entry level sales role will gain valuable experience by supporting Torque’s Outside Sales Representatives and enhancing the overall customer experience from start to finish with new and existing relationships within our customer database. This person will help engage with customers by creating product quotes, process sales orders, and handling delivery management. 

Reporting directly to the Inside Sales Manager, this role’s performance will be measured by their ability to become an expert in our product lines, quality and timeliness of sales proposals, and their ability to engage and interact with customers. 

Working knowledge of Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and above average computer skills is preferred, but not mandatory. 

Specific Role Responsibility: 

• Supply support to assigned Outside Sales Team member(s). 
• Actively contribute and take part in sales meetings and company goals and objectives. 
• Assist in project layouts in 3D software and aid X-Team Design. 
• Manage the sales process for new and assigned accounts until turned over to Outside Sales. 
• Log all activity into the company’s customer relationship management system. Including, but not limited to leads, quotes, orders, and returns. 
• Consistently manage quotes and orders in company CRM. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

Candidate Background Requirements: 

• Strong people skills are needed as this position works closely with peer inside team, outside sales, VP of Sales and Torque Fitness customer base. 
• Development and maintenance of business relationships is key to success in this role. 
• Outstanding communication skills both oral and written. 
• Attention to detail and strong customer service skills no matter the size of the task. 
• Ability to effectively communicate and interface with peers as well as executive level management. 
• Excellent organizational skills, able to set priorities, and responsive to customer requests. 
• Demonstrated ability to execute results against strategy and meet critical deadlines. 
• Demonstrate business knowledge, perspective, and ethical behavior. 
• Initiative-taking and enthusiastic. 
• Ability to adapt and shift focus quickly and accurately. Level decision making in instances of pressure or challenge. 
• Knowledge/experience in the fitness industry helpful, but not needed. 

Location: Coon Rapids MN in office only. 

Hours per week: Fulltime (Monday-Friday) 

Type of Pay: Hourly 

Wage: Starting Range 18-22$/Hr. 

PTO; 3 weeks (15 Days) PTO yearly with 40 hr. rollover 

Insurance: Health Vision Dental Available 

401K: 3rd Party Advisors via ADP with Company Match opportunities 

Paid Holidays: 7 observed paid Holidays 

If you are looking to make your passion your work, have a “Don’t Quit. Ever.” attitude, and want to make things happen with a growing fitness company, send your cover letter and resume to hr@torquefitness.com.

Position Title: Director of Human Resources

Dept: Finance

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

FLSA: Exempt

Location: Coon Rapids, MN (On-Site)

Type: Full-Time


Position Overview:

Torque Fitness is seeking its first Director of Human Resources to build and lead the HR function for a growing fitness equipment company serving both commercial and home markets. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role — you will be both the strategist and the executor.

You will own:

• Talent acquisition and onboarding
  
• Benefits administration
  
• Compliance
  
• Employee relations
  
• Culture development
  
• Administrative coordinator reports to this role
  
• Reports to the CFO
  
• Serves on the Compensation Committee
  
• Partners with Finance leadership on compensation
  

Ideal candidate:

• Thrives in mid-size company environment
  
• Comfortable wearing multiple hats
  
• Builds systems from scratch
  
• Partners with C-suite and department heads
  

Primary objective:

• Support revenue growth
  
• Maintain performance-driven culture
  
• Ensure strong talent acquisition, retention, and development

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Own full-cycle recruiting across all departments
  
• Partner with department heads on hiring forecasts
  
• Build recruiting pipelines (job boards, trade schools, etc.)
  
• Implement structured interview process with scorecards
  
• Manage employer branding
  

Benefits Administration & Compensation Committee Support

• Support compensation structure (salary, hourly, commission, bonus)
  
• Serve on Compensation Committee
  
• Support KPI bonus program tracking and coordination
  
• Assist with sales compensation processes
  
• Conduct annual compensation benchmarking
  
• Administer benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k, PTO)
  
• Manage open enrollment and vendor relationships
  
• Coordinate with Finance on compliance and payroll accuracy
  

Employee Relations & Culture

• Handle employee relations issues (conflict, performance, investigations)
  
• Maintain high-performance culture
  
• Develop engagement and retention initiatives
  
• Coach managers on leadership and performance management
  
• Conduct stay and exit interviews
  

Performance Management & Development

• Design company-wide performance review process
  
• Align KPIs to company profitability goals
  
• Identify and implement training programs
  
• Create career pathing frameworks
  
• Manage onboarding effectiveness (first 90 days)
  

Training & Development

• Build company-wide training program (greenfield)
  
• Develop onboarding and role-specific training
  
• Create product knowledge training
  
• Implement leadership training for managers
  
• Coordinate safety and OSHA training
  
• Develop sales training programs
  
• Manage external training resources and budget
  
• Track training completion and effectiveness
  
• Build cross-training programs
  

Compliance, Policy & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state (MN), and local laws
  
• Maintain employee handbook and policies
  
• Oversee workplace safety programs
  
• Manage I-9s, background checks, documentation
  
• Maintain HRIS and employee records
  

Strategic HR Partnership

• Serve on leadership team
  
• Support organizational design and workforce planning
  
• Partner with CFO on budgeting
  
• Advise on organizational structure
  
• Support M&A integration if applicable

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 7–10+ years HR experience
  
• 3+ years in leadership or sole HR role
  
• Experience building HR systems from scratch (50–150 employees)
  
• Strong employment law knowledge (Minnesota)
  
• Compensation program experience
  
• C-suite partnership experience
  
• Multi-function recruiting experience
  
• Strong employee relations skills
  
• SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certification
  
• Bachelor’s degree

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Fitness equipment or related industry experience
  
• Multi-state employment experience
  
• HRIS platform experience
  
• Sales compensation structure experience
  
• Organizational development or coaching background
  
• Warehouse safety program experience
  
• Master’s degree or MBA

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE IN THE FIRST YEAR

First 30 Days

• HR audit (files, compliance, benefits, policies)
  
• Meet with department heads
  

60 Days

• Launch updated handbook
  
• Establish onboarding program
  
• Support KPI bonus program
  
• Fill critical roles
  

90 Days

• Implement performance reviews
  
• Conduct compensation benchmarking
  
• Present retention strategy
  

6 Months

• KPI bonus cycle completed
  
• Engagement baseline established
  
• Training calendar implemented
  
• Compliance gaps closed
  

12 Months

• 90%+ retention achieved
  
• Hiring plan completed
  
• Compensation validated
  
• HR operating as strategic partner

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Base Salary Range

• $100,000 – $125,000
  

KPI Bonus

• Up to 20% of base salary
  

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision
  
• 401(k)
  
• PTO
  
• Employee discount
  

Work Arrangement

• On-site (Coon Rapids, MN)

WHY TORQUE FITNESS

• First dedicated HR hire — build the function from scratch
  
• Direct access to CFO and leadership team
  
• High visibility and company-wide impact
  
• Fast-growing organization
  
• KPI-driven performance culture
  
• Premium fitness equipment brand

If you are looking to make your passion your work, have a “Don’t Quit. Ever.” attitude, and want to make things happen with a growing fitness company, send your cover letter and resume to hr@torquefitness.com.