Pella, IA Production 2nd Shift $23.10 - $24.20 hourly+$1.50 diff for 2nd Shift

Pella
Pella, IA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates comfortable with repetitive tasks and operating machinery in a fast-paced industrial setting, located in Pella, IA, with a focus on team collaboration and adaptability.

Best fit for

  • Individuals seeking a hands-on, team-oriented role with potential for growth and development
    — “building great windows and doors, strong customer relationships, and the rewarding career you've always wanted”
  • Candidates who thrive in environments with physical demands and can work extended hours on a consistent basis
    — “Flexibility of work hours including overtime”

Things to consider

  • The role requires frequent physical labor, including lifting and repetitive motions, which may not suit all candidates
    — “Lift up to 60 lbs. at waist level and up to 30 lbs. at shoulder level up to an occasional basis when moving products”
  • The work schedule is unconventional, with shifts running from 3:50pm to 2:20am, which may be a consideration for work-life balance
    — “3:50pm – 2:20am”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with operating machinery and adhering to production schedules in your resume
    — “operate equipment that requires close control, set up and adjustment following production orders”
  • Emphasize your ability to perform under pressure and maintain attention to detail in your interview responses
    — “Accuracy and attention to detail”
  • Showcase adaptability and willingness to rotate between tasks or roles in your application materials
    — “Ability to rotate to other positions as needed”
  • Demonstrate your problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot production issues during interviews
    — “Decision making and problem solving”
  • Include any prior experience with quality control procedures or housekeeping standards in your resume
    — “Inspect product for quality; Maintain good housekeeping”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • Meet production targets
  • Maintain quality standards
Typical background
Manufacturing experienceProduction line work

Skills & requirements

Required

ManufacturingQuality ControlSafety ComplianceTeamwork

Preferred

Problem-solvingAdaptability

Stack & domain

Handling Hand And Power ToolsOperating EquipmentTeamworkProblem-solvingAdaptabilityManufacturing

About the role

Original posting from Pella

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!

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Production Team Member works as part of a team performing multiple duties for the production of fenestration products. This 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 and on-time 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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· 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

· 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

Schedule:

Monday – Thursday; Overtime on Friday

No Saturdays

3:50pm – 2:20am

Source: Pella careers

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