New Hire Onboarding

Welcome to the Ellwood Crankshaft Group Onboarding Portal! This website serves as your central resource for completing required onboarding steps and learning what you need to know as you begin your career with our organization. Here you will find information on safety expectations, operations, quality standards, training resources, human resource topics, and key contacts--organized to support a smooth and efficient start. Please use this site as a reference throughout your onboarding process and as a foundation for success in your new role.

Safety

Safety is a core value and a shared responsibility. This safety onboarding program provides an overview of our safety expectations, workplace rules, and procedures designed to protect our team members, visitors, and operations. You will learn how to recognize hazards, use required protective equipment, report unsafe conditions, and respond to emergencies. Your active participation is essential to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive workplace.

Safety Culture & Expectations
General Workplace Safety
Hazard Recognition
- STCKY Wheel - Safety by Choice - Stop the STCKY! (Stuff That Can Kill You) - Video - The STCKY categories represent the most serious risks in our environment. Watch for STCKY icons throughout the workplace. They are designed to make hazards more visible, prompt team members to stop and think before acting, and ultimately help prevent injuries.
- Hazard Hunt - The Hazard Hunt Survey gives employees an easy way to report unsafe conditions. By scanning the QR code or visiting the website, you can quickly identify hazards, share details, and help ensure corrective action is taken. Your participation supports a safer workplace and helps prevent injuries before they occur. Hazard Hunt Website
Safety Observations - Behavior Based Safety (BBS) - These observations help identify safe and at-risk behaviors, reinforce positive actions, and address risks before an incident occurs. By observing, discussing, and correcting behaviors in real time, we can reduce injuries and strengthen our safety culture. Use the QR code or website to quickly complete a safety observation. Safety Observation Website
Incident & Near-Miss Reporting
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Emergency Procedures
Job-Specific Safety Training

Theory of Constraints

This video introduces the Theory of Constraints and how it applies to our operations at Ellwood Crankshaft Group. It explains the importance of identifying and managing constraints to improve flow, increase reliability, and achieve better overall performance. Understanding these principles will help you see how your role contributes to continuous improvement and organizational success.

After viewing the video, please complete the short quiz below and submit your answers.

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Message from ELLWOOD Corporate

The following message is from Ben Huffman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and David Barensfeld, Family Owner of Ellwood Group, the parent company of Ellwood Crankshaft Group. Ellwood Group is a family-owned organization with a strong culture built on long-term relationships, trust, and shared responsibility. This family culture emphasizes respect for people, commitment to safety and quality, and pride in the work we do. Decisions are made with a long-term perspective, focused on sustaining the business, supporting team members and their families, and continuing a legacy of integrity and excellence across generations.

In this message, they share insights into our organization’s leadership, history, strategic direction, and the role each team member plays in supporting Ellwood’s continued success.

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New Hire Onboarding

Safety

Theory of Constraints

Message from our President

Message from ELLWOOD Corporate

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