Bag Operator - 2nd shift, 3:00pm - 11:00pm, $19.58 hourly + $2.25 shift premium plus Sign-on Bonus

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. • Decorah, IA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bag Operator is part of the Decorah Operations team in Decorah, Iowa. The role sets up and operates bagging equipment according to current quality standards, then bags, labels, and prepares products for the next step in the process. The operator maintains customer requirement data on labels and bags, handles required paperwork, and supports product flow and timely shipments. The position is scheduled for the second shift, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and requires availability for overtime. The advertised pay is $19.58 per hour plus a $2.25 shift premium, with a sign-on bonus.

The work calls for knowledge of bagging equipment, bag styles, customer specifications, service orders, parts identification, manufacturing and shipping systems, and material-handling equipment. Operators are expected to prioritize work, identify acceptable product quality, spot safety and maintenance issues, and recognize inventory needs or necessary system adjustments. They work cooperatively with colleagues, keep machines and work areas orderly, make minor repairs, and assist Maintenance with major repairs. Other duties may be assigned by a supervisor or lead person.

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.
• Availability to work overtime.

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 and run machines to their full capability.
• 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.
• Identify unsafe conditions or acts and report them promptly to a supervisor; follow company safety procedures and report hazards or violations to a lead person or supervisor.
• Recognize maintenance problems, make minor repairs, and assist the Maintenance department with major repairs.
• Recognize situations requiring inventory adjustments in the manufacturing system.
• Communicate and cooperate with coworkers, accept assignments, and assist coworkers as needed.
• Facilitate product flow into and out of the area to support timely shipments.
• Keep machines and work areas neat and orderly.
• Complete paperwork in a timely manner.
• Assist in other areas as required and perform duties requested by the supervisor or lead person.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and vision coverage.
• Wellness program and disability benefits.
• 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools, products, and partner programs.
• Career development opportunities and access to learning resources, including Lean Academy and an online university.
• Sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED