Carpenter - 3

1st Shift $24.40 hourly SUMMARY OF POSITION: This individual will be using and working around all types of woodworking equipment. This will include sharp high-speed tooling. 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. Frequent handling of wood. Clothing spoilage may occur. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES Flexibility of work hours including mandatory OT when business needs requires. Ability to move to different lines and responsibilities if required. Able to safely work with and around moving equipment Ability to communicate in a concise, polite and respectful manner with team members. Regular / dependable attendance consistent with attendance guidelines is required. Meet performance 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. All safety procedures must be followed. Project work will include but not limited to building of carts, tables, work stations, cabinets, shelves, shadow boards, tool holders, work benches, cleaning stations, sheetrock, tile ceilings, and formica. Ability to work off of sketches, drawings and prints. Painting, staining, and varnishing will be required. Support continuous improvement events will require flexible hours with extended hours when needed. Ordering of all building materials within budget limits. Must be licensed to operate forklift, manlift, and maintenance transport cart. Be creative in implementing projects that will reduce cleanup time, cycle time and improve parts presentation. Develop and implement projects to improve visual workplace throughout the plant. Simple machine modifications involving welding, painting, drilling and tapping of holes. Work with engineers/managers to keep project list prioritized and up-to-date. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Manufacturing-related experience is preferred. Job specific experience is preferred. Metal fabrication and welding skills desired. 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. Ability to work at ceiling heights. Ability to plan and schedule projects. Proficient knowledge and use of computer software systems like Excel, Word, and Outlook. Proficient knowledge of woodworking and metal processing tools and equipment such as welders, saws, hand tools, drills, nail guns and routers. APPLICABLE CLASSES: Industrial Math Measurement Technology Wood Technology Standard & Technical Blueprint Reading Quality Technology PIV License 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 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