Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC · 13 hours ago
Production Associate
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expHelena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading chemical toll manufacturer in the U.S. seeking a Production Associate to operate formulation and packaging equipment. The role involves performing various production tasks under supervision, ensuring quality assurance, and maintaining a clean work environment.
Agriculture
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena
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!
Company
Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
Founded in 1957, Helena Chemical Company (now Helena Agri-Enterprises) has grown to be one of the nation’s foremost agricultural and specialty formulators and distributors in the United States.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Byron Phillips
Chief Financial Officer
PT Padmanabha
Chief Information Officer
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