Production Worker - 2nd Shift

Pella Corporation; Shenandoah (IA); On-site; USD 25,344 - 36,096; Full time

Job summary

Pella Corporation is seeking a Specialist Operator in Shenandoah, Iowa, to perform diverse assembly duties for window and door construction. The position requires regular attendance, compliance with safety and quality standards, and may involve working overtime. Candidates must have manufacturing-related experience, be able to follow production orders accurately, and communicate effectively with team members. Ideal applicants will have a solid understanding of tools and machinery along with the ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Pass drug screen and pre-employment tests.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the job.

Responsibilities

• Perform multiple assembly duties for the construction of windows and/or doors.
• Compliance with safety, quality, and production requirements.
• Regular attendance consistent with attendance guidelines is required.

Skills

Decision making/problem solving

Use of hand tools and machinery

Written and oral communication skills

Reading and interpreting blueprints

Education

Manufacturing-related experience

Job specific experience

Job description

Job Description

• Monday-Thursday 4:30pm-3:00am (2nd shift).
• $22.30/hour to start ($2 shift diff.).

Summary of Position

The Specialist Operator works as a part of an assembly team performing multiple assembly duties for the construction of windows and/or doors. The team member’s assigned team and job tasks will vary based on business necessity.

Pella Corporation Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Pass drug screen.
• Pass pre-employment tests.
• Pass pre-work ability screen, if required for position.

Working Environment

• Tobacco-free workplace.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Noise level requires hearing protection in designated areas.
• Seasonal high temperatures and humidity.
• Fast pace with productivity goals.
• Work in a team environment.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Flexibility of work hours including mandatory overtime when business needs require.
• Regular, dependable attendance consistent with attendance guidelines is required.
• Ability to learn and rotate to three (3) or more different responsibilities and/or positions.
• Ability to communicate in a concise, polite and respectful manner with team members.
• Meet takt time with productivity goals with accuracy and quality.
• Operate equipment/tools that require close control, adjustment and following production orders.
• Comply with safety, quality and production requirements and procedures.
• Able to safely work with and around moving equipment.
• Ability to learn and perform repetitive job tasks.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job.
• Perform Total Productive Maintenance duties.
• Maintain good housekeeping.
• Ability to move between different lines and responsibilities.

Additional Responsibilities

• Other duties may be assigned.

Education & Experience

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

Skills & Talent

• Decision making/problem solving in a manufacturing environment with minimal supervision.
• Use of hand tools and machinery is required.
• Requires written and oral communication skills and the cognitive ability to learn the safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Learn, comprehend, and implement Lock Out/Tag Out and safety and quality procedures to assure the safe and proper operation of the equipment.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide by 10’s and 100’s using units of American money.
• Familiarity with American units of measure for weight, time, and distance.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Use of measurement devices.

Physical Skills & Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Level 2

• Lift up to 60 lbs. at waist level and up to 30 lbs. at shoulder level up to an occasional basis when moving products.
• Push or pull with up to 70 lbs. of force up to an occasional basis when moving products.
• Generate up to 65 lbs. of grip strength up to an occasional basis with each hand while handling products.
• Generate up to 15 lbs. of pinch strength up to an occasional basis with each hand while handling products.
• Display average coordination with both hands up to a continuous basis while performing job tasks.
• Perform elevated workup 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.