Job Description

Pella Corporation, located in Pella, Iowa, is looking for individuals interested in joining our Production Manufacturing team on 1st shift.

1st Shift 8-hour day: 7am – 3:30pm

Monday – Friday; roughly 2 non-work Saturdays per month, based on volume.

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!

Benefits:

• New hires will have check-ins at 60 days to ensure they have the support and resources needed for success. This check-in does not affect pay, as pay increases occur at 90 days and 6 months after hire.
• Performance evaluations happen the month before your service anniversary
• Annual Service Bonus
• Vacation – Earn 2 hours per week, which equate to 104 hours annually
• Sick Pay – Provided with paid sick leave in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable law

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.

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