Do the work your most proud of at Pella!

Pella Corporation, located in Pella, Iowa, is looking for individuals interested in joining our Manufacturing Operations team on 1st shift Monday to Friday (7:00 am to 3:10 pm) and 2nd shift (3:40 pm to 2:10 am, Monday through Thursday, overtime possible on Friday/Saturday).

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. We know you will find the right opportunity with Pella!

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

$20.75-$21.50 $2/an hour for 2nd & 3rd shift Shift differential

» Up to 2 first-year pay increases

» Paid holidays and vacation

» Medical and dental coverage

» Profit sharing 401(k)

»Annual service bonuses

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.

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
• Fast pace
• Frequent handling of hand and power tools

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply with safety, quality, and production requirements and procedures
• Regular/dependable attendance required
• Flexibility of work hours including overtime
• Able to safely 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

SKILLS AND TALENTS:

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

APPLICABLE CLASSES:

• Measurement Technology
• Quality Technology
• Industrial Math
• Standard & Technical Blueprint Reading
• Wood Technology

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
• Generate up to 90 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