2nd shift - Maintenance Support

VT Industries, Inc.; Holstein (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

VT Industries, Inc. in Holstein, IA seeks a Maintenance/Forklift Operator to support production operations. You will operate a forklift, trash compactor, cardboard bailer, and assist with plant maintenance and routine tasks.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable attendance, and willingness to adjust hours, including weekends as needed. Strong teamwork, safety awareness, and basic mechanical aptitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Accepts responsibility, holds themselves accountable for performance.
• Self-starter with initiative and strong work ethic.
• High aptitude in learning new technology, systems, processes.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Team player throughout the organization.
• High level of integrity, sincerity, and honesty.
• Business-oriented, client-service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Operate Compactor and Bailer.
• Monitor Dust Collection System.
• Fill Propane Tanks.

Education

High School

Job description

This position is responsible for operating a forklift, trash compactor, cardboard bailer, filling propane tanks, monitoring Dust Collector System, emptying trash dumpsters, operating Cresswood destroyer for grinding skids/lite cut-outs, running errands in company vehicle, supporting Tool/Parts Room, Maintenance Technician, as well as other duties. The job will also require adjustment of hours to help cover other shifts at times, and weekend work if required. Candidates need to have a good work history, good attendance, and a valid driver’s license.

Essential Job Functions

• Operating Compactor and Bailer
• Monitoring Dust Collection System
• Filling Propane Tanks

Position Requirements

Professional Characteristics

• Accepts responsibility, holds himself/herself accountable for performance
• Self-starter, who takes the initiative and possesses a strong work ethic
• High aptitude in learning new technology, systems, processes
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Team player throughout the organization
• High level of integrity, sincerity, and honesty
• Business-oriented, client-service mindset

Qualifications

• High School
• Operated Forklifts
• Self-Motivated

Physical Requirements

Ability to operate equipment listed above. Ability to speak and hear, walk throughout facilities, moderate lifting (50 pounds), stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching with hands and arms required. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Ability to climb up or down ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. Ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Communication

Advanced

Preferred

Some Knowledge

Behaviors

Required

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

High School or better.

Experience

Required

Preferred

Wood Working or Similar Trade

Production

Manufacturing

Equal Opportunity Employer
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