Production Team Member

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Flexibility of work hours including mandatory OT when business needs requires.

· Ability to move to different lines and responsibilities.

· Able to safely work with and around moving equipment

· 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.

· Regular / dependable attendance consistent with attendance guidelines is required.

· Meet Takt time with productivity goals with accuracy and quality.

· Operate equipment/tools that require close control, adjustment, following production orders.

· Comply with safety, quality, and production requirements and procedures.

· Ability to meet physical requirements of the job.

· Ability to learn and perform repetitive job tasks.

· Perform Total Productive Maintenance duties.

· Maintain good housekeeping.

Days/Hours

1st Shift

·      Monday - Friday

·      6:40 AM – 3:10 PM

·      Mandatory Overtime possible which is at the start of the shift. 

PHYSCIAL 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.

· 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 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

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

· Manufacturing-related experience is preferred.

· Job specific experience is preferred.

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.

· Frequent handling of wood, metal, and glass. 

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 with 10’s and 100’s using units of American money.

· Familiarity with American units of measure for weight, time, and distance.

· Read and interpret blue prints.

· Use of measurement devices.

Why Pella?

·      Comprehensive benefits package (available 1st of the month after hire).

·      Opportunities for advancement.

·      Paid holidays and PTO accrued in the first year.

Our team members can grow from cross-functional experiences, an abundance of development opportunities to apply themselves in individual contributor roles or lead areas of the organization. Apply today and learn how you can become a part of the Pella organization.

Qualifications

·      Must be 18 years of age or older.

·      Pass pre-employment tests, as required.

·      Pass pre-work ability screen, as required.

·      Must be able to lift 60-100 lbs.