Production Worker - 2nd Shift

Pella Corporation; Main Street (IA, CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic production team at a leading company known for its commitment to quality and professional growth. This role focuses on assembling and operating equipment for window and door products, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. With opportunities for overtime and cross-functional experiences, you will thrive in a supportive environment that values teamwork and individual contributions. Ideal candidates will possess strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills, making this an exciting opportunity for those looking to build a rewarding career in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Job-specific experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety, quality, and production requirements.
• Operate equipment that requires close control and adjustments.
• Perform standard work within takt time requirements.

Skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Problem and decision making

Adaptability

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Measurement devices

Mathematical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Pella Corporation, located in Pella, Iowa, is looking for individuals interested in joining our Production Manufacturing team on 2nd shift.

Be part of a winning team that emphasizes professional growth and development. A window of opportunity is open for individuals seeking meaningful careers with a strong, people-focused company headquartered in the nation's heartland: Pella, Iowa!

At Pella, we're all about building great windows and doors, strong customer relationships, and the rewarding career you've always wanted. Pella Corporation is proud to be a privately held, professionally managed company.

Our team members are able to grow from cross-functional experiences, an abundance of development opportunities apply themselves in individual contributor roles or lead areas of the organization. We know you will find the right opportunity with Pella!

SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE POSITIONS:

• Our Assemblers and Operators work as part of a team performing multiple duties for the production of window and door products.
• The team member’s assigned team and tasks will vary based on business necessity.

2ND SHIFT:

• Monday – Thursday; with OT on Friday; no Saturdays.
• 3:50 pm – 12:20 am.
• OT will depend on the volume and the season.

PAY RATE:

• $22.40 + $23.40 + $1.50 shift differential.

PELLA CORPORATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Pass drug screen.
• Pass pre-work ability screen.
• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Pass pre-employment tests.
• Work in a team environment with the ability to communicate in a concise, polite, and respectful manner.

ENVIRONMENT:

• Noise level requires hearing protection in designated areas.
• Seasonal high temperatures and humidity.
• Heavy lifting required.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply with safety, quality, and production requirements and procedures.
• Regular/dependable attendance required.
• Flexibility of work hours including overtime.
• Able to work with and around moving equipment.
• Perform standard work within takt time requirements.
• Decision making and problem solving.
• Operate equipment that requires close control, set up and adjustment following production orders.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to rotate to other positions as needed.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance requirements per an established schedule.
• Maintain good housekeeping.
• Inspect product for quality.
• Other duties may be assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Job-specific experience is preferred.

SKILLS AND TALENTS:

• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Problem and decision making.
• Adaptability.
• Troubleshooting.
• Analytical.
• Measurement devices.
• Mathematical.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lift up to 100 lbs. at waist level and up to 70 lbs. at shoulder level up to an occasional basis when moving products.
• Push or pull with up to 100 lbs. of force up to an occasional basis when moving products.
• Display average coordination with both hands up to a continuous basis while performing job tasks.
• Perform elevated work up to an occasional basis when handling products.
• Stoop, kneel or squat up to an occasional basis when handling products.
• Reach forward and to the side up to a frequent basis when handling products.
• Stand up to a continuous basis and walk up to a frequent basis during the course of each shift.
• Able to perform repetitive tasks up to 12 hours per day if needed.