About The Position

As a Bag Operator on the Decorah Operations team in Decorah, Iowa, you will set up and operate bagging equipment according to current quality standards, and bag, label, and prepare products for the next step in the process. The role requires knowledge of bagging equipment, bag styles, customer specifications, service orders, parts identification, manufacturing and shipping systems, and material-handling equipment. Operators create customer-compliant bag labels and maintain customer requirement data on labels and bags. The position involves prioritizing work to maximize efficiency, monitoring product quality and supply inventory, recognizing safety and maintenance issues, and identifying situations that may require inventory adjustments in the manufacturing system. The operator works with coworkers to keep products flowing for timely shipments, follows safety and housekeeping procedures, completes paperwork promptly, performs minor repairs, and assists Maintenance with major repairs. Other duties may be assigned by the Supervisor or lead person. Overtime availability is required. The role is with STANLEY® Engineered Fastening, part of Stanley Black & Decker. The posting lists a base rate of $19.58 per hour, a $2.25 shift premium, and a sign-on bonus. The schedule is the third shift, 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • Human relations skills.
  • Self-motivated.
  • Knowledge of IATF16949 and ISO14001 requirements.
  • Ability to work overtime.
  • Thorough knowledge of bagging equipment, bag styles, customer-driven specifications, print and service orders, basic parts identification, manufacturing and shipping systems, and material-handling equipment.
  • Ability to recognize acceptable product quality, unsafe conditions, maintenance problems, acceptable supply inventory, and situations requiring inventory adjustments.

Nice To Haves

  • Basic knowledge of personal computer operation.
  • Basic knowledge of fasteners.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate bagging equipment according to current quality standards.
  • Bag, label, and prepare products for the next step in the process.
  • Create bag labels that meet customer requirements and maintain customer requirement data on labels and bags.
  • Prioritize activities to maximize efficiency and recognize acceptable product quality and supply inventory levels.
  • Recognize unsafe conditions, safety violations, and maintenance problems, and report safety issues to the lead person or supervisor.
  • Recognize situations requiring inventory adjustments in the manufacturing system.
  • Communicate and cooperate with coworkers, accept assignments, assist coworkers, and facilitate product flow for timely shipments.
  • Follow company safety procedures and keep machines and work areas neat and orderly.
  • Make minor repairs and assist the Maintenance department with major repairs.
  • Complete paperwork in a timely manner and operate machines to full capability.
  • Assist in other areas as required and perform duties requested by the Supervisor or lead person.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness program
  • Disability benefits
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Paid time off, including paid vacation, holidays, and personal days
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools, products, and partner programs
  • Career development opportunities
  • Access to learning resources, including Lean Academy and an online university
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