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• AI Product Specialist

Reports to: Technical Manager

Are you passionate about the future of AI and curious how it can make work smarter, faster, and more impactful? At The Cary Company, we’re building a lean AI innovation team, and we’re looking for a detail-oriented and curious professional to join us as an AI Product Specialist.

This is a unique opportunity to learn how artificial intelligence is applied in the real world—and help shape the way a midsize company uses cutting-edge technology to solve everyday challenges.

• What You’ll Do:

+ Support the AI Product Manager and Integration Engineer in identifying high-value use cases across teams like Sales, Marketing, Logistics, and Customer Service

+ Help document user needs, system flows, and AI tool requirements

+ Test and pilot AI features (e.g., smart chatbots, workflow automations, content assistants)

+ Track adoption, collect feedback, and propose refinements

+ Research emerging AI tools, summarize capabilities, and propose ways to apply them

+ Assist with building prototypes using tools like ChatGPT, Zapier, Airtable, or Notion AI

• What We’re Looking For:

+ Strong written communication and analytical skills

+ Comfort with using or learning no-code/low-code tools and APIs

+ Curious mindset with a passion for AI, problem-solving, and continuous learning

+ Bonus: experience using AI tools like ChatGPT, Notion AI, or Zapier

• Why This Role Is Unique

+ You’ll be a founding member of our AI team and help shape the roadmap.

+ You’ll get to move fast, try new things, and actually see your ideas come to life.

+ You’ll collaborate closely with leadership and have visibility across the entire company.

+ We’re not chasing AI hype—we’re solving real problems, and doing it with intention.

• Compensation

+ Salary Range: $55,000 – $70,000 (based on experience)

+ Performance Bonus Potential

Perks:

+ Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

+ Life and Supplemental Insurance

+ Short Term Incentive Plan

+ 401K Provision

+ Profit Sharing

+ HRA

+ Cafeteria Plan

+ Seasonal company sponsored events

+ Work/Life Balance

+ Childcare Reimbursement Program

+ 9/80 Scheduling Option (following 1 year of employment)

A little about the company:

+ Been around since 1895.

+ Grown from 30 employees in 2005 to 60 in 2010 and now over 240.

+ Locations in Addison, IL (Headquarters), Indianapolis, IN (2018), Pittsburgh, PA (2019), Salt Lake City, UT (2021), Jurupa Valley, CA (2021), Livermore, CA (2021), Charlotte, NC (2023).

+ We distribute rigid packaging products and industrial filtration.

+ We have a beautiful newly renovated corporate office/warehouse in Addison.

+ We have a strengths-based approach working to leverage what the employee likes to do and is good at doing.

+ Privately owned

We work to build autonomy, connectedness and confidence in your role

+ Employees get 2-4 structured one-to-one meetings with their supervisor per year (replaces traditional performance review with a 2-way discussion)

+ We have various committees employees can join (Culture Committee and Cary Cares)

+ Fun Friday’s, Weekly Yoga, and other company events are some highlights (check out our Facebook page)

+ Core Values: Growth, Positivity, Customer Driven, Spirited Work Ethic, In This Together

People that are successful in our culture/company have the following characteristics:

+ Positive/optimistic

+ Open Minded, but still look for ways to make our systems better

+ Curious/Inquisitive

+ Customer-Focused (ease of doing business for our customers)

+ Supportive of Co-workers

The Cary Company prides itself on its fun, upbeat culture, providing a comfortable work/life balance and a supportive team environment. Enjoy working at an steady pace, and with knowledgeable co-workers who together create a customer-centric and professional team.

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