1st Shift - Production Worker

Pella Corporation; Shenandoah (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pella Corporation in Shenandoah, IA is seeking a Specialist Operator to join the assembly team and perform multiple duties in the construction of windows and/or doors. The team and tasks rotate based on business needs.

The ideal candidate will have manufacturing experience, strong teamwork, and the ability to read blueprints, use measuring devices, and follow safety and production procedures to meet takt time and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing-related experience is preferred.
• Ability to learn and rotate to multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to meet safety, quality, and productivity standards.

Responsibilities

• Flexibility of work hours including mandatory overtime when business needs require.
• Regular, dependable attendance consistent with attendance guidelines.
• Ability to learn and rotate to three 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 move between different lines and responsibilities.

Skills

Decision making/problem solving

Communication skills

Hand tools operation

Blueprint reading

Measurement tools usage

Safety procedures knowledge (Lock Out/

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.