Production Associate

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC•Des Moines, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate operates formulation and packaging equipment. This position also performs other production work assigned by the supervisor such as palletizing, bagging, labeling, etc. in the plant production operation under close supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Six months of production experience is required.
Mathematical aptitude.
Mechanical aptitude.
Organizational skills.
Ability to enter production data into OPM and on batch sheets.
Operates and understands electronic controlled equipment.
Understands pneumatics, pressure and the pumping of liquids or the willingness to learn.
Forklift Driver Certification.
Ability to stand for long periods of time in hot or cold temperatures.
Must be required to pass OSHA respirator physical.
Able to work rotating shifts, overtime and weekends as scheduled.
Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
Valid U.S. driver's license is required to drive a company vehicle.
Applicants for positions requiring operation of a moving vehicle or interaction with heavy equipment must meet the legal age requirement.
Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

Nice To Haves

Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.

Responsibilities

Operates processing, packaging and blending equipment.
Operates forklifts, hoists and/or other material handling equipment.
Assists in equipment clean-out and moving packaging equipment.
Produces finished product so that it conforms to quality assurance processes, procedures and standards.
May assemble cartons and/or liners, lines and pads cartons, labels containers and cartons, fill containers from spout or chute, weigh containers and adjusts quantity appropriately, affix caps to container or inserts bag into bag sealer, clean packaging containers or stamp codes onto containers.
Maintains a clean work environment both inside and outside the facility by using good housekeeping habits.
Routinely participates in problem solving activities utilizing scientific thinking and other continuous improvement techniques.
May be required to drive a company vehicle.
Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Follows all company policies and procedures.

Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!
Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
Three-year vesting on company match with 1,000 hours of service.
Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.
Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.
Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
Up to 80 hours of paid Parental Leave.
Education Assistance.
And much more!