Production Associate

QPS Employment Group; Oelwein (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroechamber in Oelwein, IA is hiring a Production Associate on 1st shift (6:00am–4:30pm, Mon–Thu; OT Fri) at $18.00/hour. This is a potential to hire opportunity through QPS Employment Group.

Join a safety–driven team performing sanding, assembly, finishing, and packaging to meet daily production goals. On‑the‑job training is provided with IND099 certification; high school diploma and 6 months manufacturing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• At least 6 months of related manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Ability to read and use measurement tools accurately.
• Solid math skills and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment.
• Perform sanding, puttying, scraping, and surface preparation to meet product specifications.
• Operate various hand tools and power tools in accordance with safety and operational standards.
• Apply, wipe, and finish stain on products to achieve required quality standards.
• Load and unload materials and finished products throughout the production process.
• Assemble products and components according to established work instructions.
• Package and box finished products for shipment and storage.
• Inspect parts and finished products for accuracy, quality, and proper identification.
• Verify product counts and documentation before transferring items to the next production stage.
• Participate in team meetings and quality control initiatives.
• Support production schedules and meet daily manufacturing goals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reading measurement tools

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

6 months manufacturing experience preferred

Tools

Measurement tools

Job description

Position Title: Production Associate

Wage: $18.00/hour

Shift: 1st Hours: 6:00am-4:30pm Monday-Thursday, OT Friday

QPS Employment Group is hiring a Production Associate for a company in Oelwein, IA. This is a potential to hire opportunity on 1st shift.

Production Associate Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment


• Perform sanding, puttying, scraping, and surface preparation to meet product specifications


• Operate various hand tools and power tools in accordance with safety and operational standards


• Apply, wipe, and finish stain on products to achieve required quality standards


• Load and unload materials and finished products throughout the production process


• Assemble products and components according to established work instructions


• Package and box finished products for shipment and storage


• Inspect parts and finished products for accuracy, quality, and proper identification


• Verify product counts and documentation before transferring items to the next production stage


• Participate in team meetings and quality control initiatives


• Support production schedules and meet daily manufacturing goals


• Perform additional duties as assigned to support operations


• Equipment used: hand tools, power tools, sanding equipment, finishing tools, measuring instruments, and packaging equipment


• Mandatory overtime may be required based on production demands and scheduling needs


• Company-issued PPE required in production areas; steel-toe or closed-toe footwear required; appropriate work attire must be worn at all times


• On-the-job training provided; safety and equipment operation certification required IND099

Production Associate Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred


• Minimum of 6 months of related manufacturing or production experience preferred


• Ability to read and use measurement tools accurately


• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals


• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions


• Strong attention to detail and quality standards


• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment


• Ability to lift, push, pull, and move materials up to and exceeding 50 pounds


• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and perform repetitive motions


• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (8 to 10-hour shifts)


• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment


• Equipment used: hand tools, power tools, sanding equipment, finishing tools, measuring instruments, and packaging equipment


• Mandatory overtime may be required based on production demands and scheduling needs


• Company-issued PPE required in production areas; steel-toe or closed-toe footwear required; appropriate work attire must be worn at all times


• On-the-job training provided; safety and equipment operation certification required IND099

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