SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Specialist Operator works as a part of an assembly team performing multiple assembly duties for the construction of windows and/or doors. 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 pre-employment tests
Pass pre-work ability screen, if required for position
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.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Flexibility of work hours including mandatory overtime when business needs require.
Regular, dependable attendance consistent with attendance guidelines is required.
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.
Meet takt time with productivity goals with accuracy and quality.
Operate equipment/tools that require close control, adjustment and following production orders.
Comply with safety, quality and production requirements and procedures.
Able to safely work with and around moving equipment.
Ability to learn and perform repetitive job tasks.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job.
Perform Total Productive Maintenance duties.
Maintain good housekeeping.
Ability to move between different lines and responsibilities.
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.
PHYSICAL 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.
Level 2:
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
Company DescriptionPella Corporation is a leading American window and door manufacturer headquartered in Pella, Iowa. Founded in 1925, the company designs and produces a wide range of windows, patio doors, entry doors, and garage doors for both residential and commercial use.Auto-detected from this job's description. Click any skill to find similar roles.
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