Production Associate

Davita Inc.; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking a Production Associate in Oelwein, IA. This role focuses on safe manufacturing practices, detailed assembly processes, and includes opportunities for overtime. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong physical capability and adhere to safety and quality control standards.

Benefits

Access to sought-after positions with leading employers

Dedicated placement specialists

Over 40 years of staffing experience

Free services for job seekers

Qualifications

• Must have ability to read measurement tools and perform basic math.
• Candidates should handle tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Flexibility to work in varying climate conditions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment.
• Operate hand and power tools to meet production specifications.
• Check parts for quality, count, and identification before processing.

Skills

Ability to read and use measurement tools

Basic math skills

Ability to follow detailed instructions

Ability to lift and move materials

Stamina to stand or walk for entire shifts

Adaptability to Iowa's climate

Awareness of safety protocols

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Position Title: Production Associate



Wage: $19/hour



Shift: 1st



Hours: 6am-4:30pm Monday-Thursday with overtime on Friday



QPS Employment Group is hiring a Production Associate for a company in Oelwein, IA. This is an associate to hire role.



Production Associate Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Follow all safety protocols and contribute to a safe work environment

- Sand, putty, and scrape parts to specifications

- Operate various hand and power tools

- Apply stain by spraying and wiping products as needed

- Load and unload products for processing

- Assemble and box finished products

- Check parts for count, quality, and identification before moving to the next stage of production

- Participate in a team-oriented work environment and maintain quality control standards

- Contribute to meeting the manufacturing schedule



Production Associate Requirements:

- Ability to read and use measurement tools

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

- Ability to follow detailed written or oral instructions with common sense reasoning

- Ability to lift, bend, push, pull, and move materials up to or exceeding 50 pounds

- Ability to stand or walk for an entire shift (8-10 hours)

- Able to work in Iowa's climate conditions, including exposure to heat and cold

- Potential exposure to paint fumes and chemicals



QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment.



Why Work with QPS?

- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers

- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process

- Over 40 years of staffing experience



Best of all, our services are 100% free to job seekers!

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.



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