Packager - 2nd shift, 3pm - 11pm, $19.58 + $2.25 shift premium + **Sign-on Bonus**

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; Decorah (IA); On-site; USD 22,253 - 31,693; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Retirement plan (401(k))

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. invites applications for a Bag Operator on the 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 3pm-11pm) in Decorah, IA. The role offers a starting pay rate of $19.58 per hour plus a $2.25 shift premium and a sign-on bonus.

You will work with bagging equipment, prepare labels, and support efficient production, safety, and quality standards. Key duties include operating machines, maintaining paperwork, and coordinating with maintenance and the supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Thorough knowledge of all bagging equipment.
• Basic math skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of bag styles and customer driven specifications.
• Print and service order knowledge is needed.
• Parts identification knowledge and use of manufacturing systems is required.
• Familiarity with material handling equipment and bag labeling requirements.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up bagging machines to full capability.
• Maintain accurate customer requirement data on labels and bags.
• Complete paperwork in a timely manner.
• Assist Maintenance with major repairs as needed.
• Communicate effectively with supervisor and team members.
• Support safe, clean, and efficient operations to meet shipping deadlines.

Skills

Bag equipment knowledge

Basic PC knowledge

Print and service order knowledge

Parts identification knowledge

Manufacturing and shipping systems

Material handling equipment

Bag label creation

Overtime readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

IATF16949 knowledge

ISO14001 knowledge

Job description

Bag Operator – 2nd shift, M-F 3pm -11pm, Pay Rate $19.58 + $2.25 shift premium + Sign-on Bonus

Make Your Mark. Shape Your Future.

STANLEY® Engineered Fastening is the global leader in precision fastening and assembly solutions, with a history spanning nearly 100 years. Our portfolio features industry-leading brands such as Avdel®, Integra™, Nelson®, Optima®, POP®, and Tucker®. We empower engineers in Automotive, Aerospace, and Industrial sectors with innovative products that ensure efficiency, reliability, and quality in manufacturing processes. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of innovation and creativity. Our skilled team develops, manufactures, and distributes cutting‑edge fastening and joining solutions to meet modern engineering and manufacturing challenges.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join us and be part of a company at the forefront of technological evolution, delivering solutions that shape the future of the fastening industry.

What You’ll Do

As a Bag Operator, you will be part of our Decorah Operations team located in Decorah, IA. You’ll get to:

JOB KNOWLEDGE

• Thorough knowledge of all bagging equipment.
• Basic personal computer knowledge.
• Knowledge of bag styles.
• Knowledge of customer driven specifications.
• Print and service order knowledge.
• Basic parts identification knowledge.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing and Shipping Systems
• Material handling equipment.
• Ability to create bag labels that meet the requirements of our customers.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.

JUDGEMENT

• Prioritize activities to maximize efficiency.
• Recognize the acceptable quality level of product.
• Recognize unsafe conditions or act and report to supervisor immediately.
• Recognize maintenance problems with minimal assistance.
• Recognize acceptable supply inventory.
• Ability to recognize situations requiring inventory adjustments on the manufacturing system.

TEAMWORK

• Communicates and cooperates with co-workers.
• Accepts job assignments and assists co-workers as needed.
• Facilitates the product that flows into and out of the area, so we make timely shipments.

SAFETY/HOUSEKEEPING

• Follows all company safety procedures and reports any safety hazards or violations to lead person or supervisor.
• Ensures machines and work area are neat and orderly.

PRODUCTIVITY

• Makes minor repairs and assists Maintenance department with major repairs.
• Completes paperwork in a timely manner.
• Sets up and runs machines to full capability.
• Assists in other areas as required.
• Maintains customer requirement data on the labels and bags.

Performs duties as requested by the Supervisor or lead person.

Must be available to work overtime.

Who You Are

You always strive to do a good job…but wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? You care about quality – at every level. You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

Required

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide).
• Human relations skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Knowledge of IATF16949 and ISO14001 requirements.

Preferred

• Basic knowledge of personal computer operation.
• Basic knowledge of fasteners.

What You’ll Receive

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools and storage company, with a leading presence in engineered fastening. We’re visionaries. Industry 4.0 innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development

Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state‑of‑the‑art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture

We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company

You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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