Careers
Move fearlessly forward with us.
Our trucks — and your opportunities — never stop at New Way. As a family-owned company with manufacturing facilities in Iowa and Mississippi, we take pride in building trucks that work efficiently, safely, and reliably. We expect the same high-quality work from our talented team.
Whether you’re welding, engineering, painting, selling, fabricating, or driving, every member of the New Way team receives competitive weekly pay, benefits including life, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off plus holidays, company 401(k), bonuses, and more. It’s bold. It’s fearless. It’s the New Way.
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Weekly Pay
Direct deposit paid every Thursday.
Paid Time Off
PTO is accrued starting at 15 days per year and increases with tenure. PTO is based on hours worked for hourly employees. Those that work overtime receive additional PTO.
10 additional paid company holidays
New Years Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and two extra holidays scheduled at the employer’s discretion.
Work hours and overtime
- First Shift: 6AM – 2:30PM
- Second Shift: 2PM – 12:30AM
- Department supervisors determine overtime availability.
Health, dental & vision
These benefits start at the first of the month following 60 days of employment for hourly employees.
Life insurance
New Way provides $75,000 of life insurance for our employees. The company also pays for life insurance of a spouse at $20,000 and children at $10,000.
Short term and long-term disability
New Way pays for both as long as an employee qualifies.
401(k) company matching
New Way matches half of what you contribute up to 6%. If you contribute 6%+, New Way contributes 3%.
Based on performance
Pay is determined by experience and performance, with annual performance-based increases.
Second shift differential
Second Shift employees receive a $3/hr pay differential.
Bonuses
- Longevity Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Safety Rewards Program
Apprentice program
High school students that have completed their sophomore year and are at least 16 years old are eligible for apprenticeships in our production areas to learn a new skill or trade.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
New Way requires PPE in all areas of the production floor. This includes safety toe boots, safety glasses, and hearing protection. Reimbursements are available for boots and prescription safety glasses.
Discounts at other McLaughlin family companies
Fast Lane/NAPA
- 10% off purchases
New Way Ford
- $500 off vehicles
- 10% off service
New Way E-Bikes
- $100 off bikes
- 10% off accessories
And more!
- First Responders get paid for responding to calls during work hours
- Tuition Reimbursement
Driving Goodness/Employee crisis fund
- Company donates to employees and those in the community who are in need of assistance
Employee Assistance Program
- A free family resource for employees and their families