Production Operator 2nd Shift

AVEKA Group; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AVEKA Group is seeking an entry-level manufacturing operative in Fredericksburg, IA. This role includes responsibilities such as packaging and machine operation with on-the-job training provided. Benefits include a hiring bonus and opportunities for career growth through an employee-owned structure.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Profit sharing

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or food processing preferred.
• Able to lift and move 50-60 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Operate multiple unit operations and equipment.
• Responsible for final stage packaging and product compliance.
• Work with Production Management to identify process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Aveka Fredericksburg - Fredericksburg, IA

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $18.50 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: 2nd Shift Afternoons

Description

We are looking for an active and quality orientated person with a background in manufacturing. Everyday is a little different! AVEKA is a place you can grow your career and skills by learning to run machines such as mixers, spray dryers, and ball milling.

WE OFFER ON THE JOB PAID TRAINING with a $500 hiring bonus after 6 weeks, plus another $500 after 6 months! Must be willing to commute to Fredericksburg, IA.

AVEKA Manufacturing is an EMPLOYEE-OWNED company (Part of AVEKA Group, Inc. headquartered in Woodbury, MN) where you will have a stake in the success of the facility. After 6 months you earn company shares.

Position Summary:

A key member of the Operations team. Provides final stage packaging, weighing, sealing, and stacking of product. Responsible for ensuring packaged products meet compliance factors and are neatly stacked according to standard operating procedures. Requires lifting and moving up to 60 pounds on a regular and ongoing basis.

Responsibilities / Duties:

• Operating multiple unit operations and equipment
• Assist engineers with set-up and implementation of new and existing processes
• Work with Production Management to identify process improvements
• Responsible for scale calibration and understanding proper documentation standards.
• Place packaging material (bags, boxes, etc.) correctly on or underneath feeder assembly to accept the product
• Remove product from feeder assembly and sets on a scale to weigh the package
• Weigh the package and add or subtract material to achieve the proper weight
• Move the package to the heat sealer (or applicable device) to seal the package
• Move the sealed package to the metal detector and run to ensure no metal is present
• Document the package is of the correct weight and did not detect any metal
• Stack or place the product per standard operating procedures, generally on pallets
• Coordinate with other team members to move pallets once full and have new pallets started
• Coordinate with team members for employee break and meal times to ensure the system is continually operating smoothly and without shutdowns

Job Qualifications:

• Experience in a manufacturing or food processing environment preferred
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Ability to achieve written documentation requirements
• Speak, read, and write English
• Basic math, ability to use a calculator
• Ability to obtain a forklift certification
• Able to work independently and safely
• Productive and attentive to detail
• Able to lift and move 50-60 pounds regularly for an entire 8-10 hour shift

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Ability to communicate with team members in a friendly manner
• Skill with bagging, sealing, moving, and stacking product in a timely manner and according to standard operating procedures as learned from on the job training
• Willing to learn new processes and grow into new responsibilities
• Ability to learn machines such as mixers, spray dryers, and bio-reactors for career growth

Physical Requirements:

• 100% manufacturing floor position that requires standing, walking, climbing stairs or ladders, reaching, bending, twisting, and working with machinery and processes that require use of the arms, hands, and fingers
• Frequent lifting of up to 50-60 pounds as well as moving heavier objects with mechanical assistance (pallet jack / forklift)
• Reasonable accommodations will be considered per ADA requirements to enable an incumbent to perform the job if any of the above physical requirements are limited

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift 2:45pm-11:15pm
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Profit sharing
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

AVEKA is a full-service toll processing company focusing on food grade products through spray drying liquids into powders, as well as general drying of industrial liquids, and milling and packaging other industrial powders and materials.

As a part of AVEKA Group, Inc. our overall company services include Research and Development, and processing of Food, Health, Agribusiness, Industrial, Cosmetic, Personal Care, Environmental, 3D Printing, and Microelectronics products.

For more information visit us on the web: www.Aveka.com/about-us/

Qualifications

Job Qualifications:

• Experience in a manufacturing or food processing environment preferred
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Ability achieve written documentation requirements
• Speak, read, and write English
• Basic math, ability to use a calculator
• Ability to obtain a forklift certification
• Able to work independently and safely
• Productive and attentive to detail
• Able to lift and move 50-60 pounds regularly for an entire 8-10 hour shift

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Ability to communicate with team members in a friendly manner

• Skill with bagging, sealing, moving, and stacking product in a timely manner and according to standard operating procedures as learned from on the job training
• Willing to learn new processes and grow into new responsibilities
• Ability to learn machines such as mixers, spray dryers, and bio-reactors for career growth