1st Shift Production Worker

Pella; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pella Corporation is seeking a Specialist Operator to join its assembly team building windows and doors in a fast-paced environment. You will rotate to multiple responsibilities, meet productivity targets, and follow strict safety and quality procedures.

Assistance with training and adherence to PPE requirements are part of daily duties as you contribute to a tobacco-free, team-based workplace in the manufacturing facility.

Qualifications

• Decision making and problem solving in a manufacturing setting.
• Use of hand tools and machinery.
• Written and oral communication; safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Flexible work hours, including mandatory overtime when needed.
• Attend with reliable attendance.
• Learn and rotate to 3+ different responsibilities.
• Meet takt time with productivity and quality.
• Operate equipment according to production orders.
• Comply with safety, quality, and production procedures.
• Work safely around moving equipment.
• Perform repetitive tasks and maintain housekeeping.
• Move between lines and responsibilities.

Skills

Decision making/problem solving

Hand tools use

Communication skills

Lock Out/Tag Out safety

Arithmetic with money

Blueprint reading

Measurement devices

Tools

Hand tools and machinery

Job description

Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Specialist Operator works as a part of an assembly team performing multiple assembly duties for the construction of windows and/or doors. The team member’s assigned team and job tasks will vary based on business necessity.

PELLA CORPORATION REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Pass drug screen
• Pass pre-employment tests
• Pass pre-work ability screen, if required for position

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Tobacco free workplace
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Noise level requires hearing protection in designated areas.
• Seasonal high temperatures and humidity.
• Fast pace with productivity goals.
• Work in a team environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Flexibility of work hours including mandatory overtime when business needs require.
• Regular, dependable attendance consistent with attendance guidelines is required.
• Ability to learn and rotate to three (3) or more different responsibilities and/or positions
• Ability to communicate in a concise, polite and respectful manner with team members.
• Meet takt time with productivity goals with accuracy and quality.
• Operate equipment/tools that require close control, adjustment and following production orders.
• Comply with safety, quality and production requirements and procedures.
• Able to safely work with and around moving equipment.
• Ability to learn and perform repetitive job tasks.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job.
• Perform Total Productive Maintenance duties.
• Maintain good housekeeping.
• Ability to move between different lines and responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties may be assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Manufacturing-related experience is preferred.
• Job specific experience is preferred.

SKILLS & TALENT

• Decision making/problem solving in a manufacturing environment with minimal supervision.
• Use of hand tools and machinery is required.
• Requires written and oral communication skills and the cognitive ability to learn the safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Learn, comprehend and implement Lock Out/Tag Out and safety and quality procedures to assure the safe and proper operation of the equipment.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s using units of American money.
• Familiarity with American units of measure for weight, time and distance.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Use of measurement devices.

PHYSICAL SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Level 2:

• Lift up to 60 lbs. at waist level and up to 30 lbs. at shoulder level up to an occasional basis when moving products
• Push or pull with up to 70 lbs. of force up to an occasional basis when moving products
• Generate up to 65 lbs. of grip strength up to an occasional basis with each hand while handling products
• Generate up to 15 lbs. of pinch strength up to an occasional basis with each hand while handling products
• Display average coordination with both hands up to a continuous basis while performing job tasks
• Perform elevated work up to an occasional basis when handling products
• Stoop, kneel or squat up to an occasional basis when handling products
• Reach forward and to the side up to a frequent basis when handling products
• Stand up to a continuous basis and walk up to a frequent basis during the course of each shift
• Able to perform repetitive tasks up to 12 hours per day

Company Description

Pella Corporation is a leading American window and door manufacturer headquartered in Pella, Iowa. Founded in 1925, the company designs and produces a wide range of windows, patio doors, entry doors, and garage doors for both residential and commercial use.

Pella is known for its focus on innovation, e