Pool/Utility Person

Associated Materials Innovations; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Materials Innovations in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a versatile Utility/Multi-Skilled Production Operator to support production continuity across shifts. You will be a flexible resource, moving between positions and processes, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity while covering for absences.

The role requires a high school diploma, 1–2 years in manufacturing, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in fast-paced manufacturing or production assembly.
• Demonstrated proficiency in multiple production positions.
• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions and SOPs in English.
• Strong math and measurement skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proficiency in multiple production positions and processes.
• Provide coverage for employees who are absent due to vacation, PSL, FMLA, leaves of absence, vacancies, or other staffing needs.
• Move between production positions, workstations, or processes as needed.
• Perform assigned production duties with minimal training or supervision.
• Follow SOPs, quality standards, and safety procedures for each position.
• Maintain productivity and quality when covering different positions.
• Adapt quickly to schedule changes and shifting priorities.
• Communicate production, quality, or safety concerns to leadership.
• Assist with training new or less-experienced employees.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Reading SOPs

Attendance reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Who We Are

Join the Associated Materials Innovations team at Associated Materials, LLC, and be AMazing with us!

Join the Associated Materials Innovations team at Associated Materials, LLC, and be AMazing with us!

At Associated Materials Innovations, we combine our rich history in innovation with an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement of the customer experience. For decades, we have provided vinyl windows, siding, and metal building products that have helped build homes and communities across North America.

As a leading manufacturer of exterior building products and preferred product manufacturer for Alside, you'll have the opportunity to contribute ideas in a welcoming and supportive work environment driven by safety and our core values. Join the AMI team where you can be AMazing as we shape our future together.

Position Summary

The Utility / Multi-Skilled Production Operator is a highly skilled and versatile production employee who has demonstrated proficiency across multiple production assembly positions and processes. This position serves as a flexible resource to maintain production continuity by providing coverage for employee absences, including vacation, Arizona Sick Leave (PSL), FMLA, and other planned or unplanned absences.

The Utility Operator is expected to possess extensive knowledge of production assembly processes, procedures, quality requirements, safety standards, and applicable SOPs. The individual must be capable of moving between different positions, processes, and work areas with minimal direction while maintaining established expectations for safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.

This position requires a high degree of flexibility, dependability, technical knowledge, and the ability to quickly adapt to changing production needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain demonstrated proficiency in multiple production positions, processes, and procedures.
• Provide coverage for employees who are absent due to vacation, PSL, FMLA, leaves of absence, vacancies, or other staffing needs.
• Move between production positions, workstations, or processes throughout the shift, week, or as operational needs require.
• Perform assigned production duties with minimal additional training or supervision.
• Follow established SOPs, work instructions, quality standards, and safety procedures for each assigned position.
• Maintain expected productivity and quality standards when providing coverage in different positions.
• Quickly adapt to changes in production schedules, staffing levels, priorities, and work assignments.
• Identify and communicate production, quality, safety, or process concerns to appropriate leadership.
• Assist with training or demonstrating established work processes to new or less-experienced employees when requested.
• Support production leadership with other operational needs consistent with the employee's demonstrated skills and training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or production assembly environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in multiple production positions and processes.
• Extensive working knowledge of applicable production assembly processes, procedures, SOPs, quality requirements, and safety standards.
• Ability to transition between different production positions with minimal instruction or retraining.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions, SOPs, production documentation, and safety information in English.
• Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure.
• Ability to perform basic math, including addition, subtraction, and calculations involving fractions.
• Strong attendance, dependability, and demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Ability and willingness to adjust assignments based on daily production and staffing needs.
• Previous experience performing multiple jobs within the applicable production department or assembly line.
• Advanced knowledge of production processes, equipment, quality requirements, and troubleshooting.
• Previous experience assisting with employee training or on-the-job instruction.
• Demonstrated history of meeting safety, quality, productivity, attendance, and performance expectations.
• Ability to recognize process deviations and elevate concerns appropriately.
• Strong problem-solving and decision‑making skills.
• Demonstrates dependable attendance, punctuality, and reliability.

Physical Requirements

• Physical demands may include standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, climbing, pushing/pulling, forward bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, squatting, crawling, balancing, manipulating, trunk rotation, handling, gripping, talking, and hearing.
• Must be able to lift to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements associated with the various production positions for which the Utility Operator is trained and qualified.
• Required use of safety glasses, steel‑toe footwear, cut‑resistant gloves, hearing protection, and other PPE as assigned per plant department and location.

About Us

When you join AMI, you are part of a leading North American manufacturing business of vinyl windows, cladding, metal siding, trim and other essential exterior building products for residential, light commercial and multifamily projects. In 2022, we introduced our composite cladding system, a first‑of‑its‑kind solution featuring exclusive (GP)2technology. Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, AMI is part of Associated Materials, LLC, which owns and operates 10 manufacturing facilities in North America including a distribution center.

Associated Materials Innovations ... Building Products Better

Associated Materials, LLC, provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also makereasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law.

Additional Information

The actual wage offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Click to learn more about benefits.

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