Be a 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 can 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 POSITION:The Factory Hourly - team member works as a part of an assembly team performing multiple assembly duties for the construction of windows and accessories. 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 background test.
- Pass pre-work ability screen
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
- Tobacco free workplace.
- Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Seasonal high temperatures and humidity.
- Fast pace with productivity goals.
- Work in a team environment.
- Frequent handling of wood, metal, and glass.
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.
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 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.
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