Overview
A company in Wilton, IA who manufactures abrasive products supplying industrial markets world-wide, is looking for an inside sales associate. This position would be M-F 7:30a-4p. The sales position is a temp-to-hire opportunity.

Job Responsibilities
• Taking customer orders. Orders are taken from our website, fax machine or when customers phone their order in.  Orders are entered onto our accounting system.
• Providing customer price quotes.
• Providing good customer service.
• Answering and directing phone calls to the appropriate party.
• Filing duties.
• Product testing as time allows.

Skills/Qualification
• This is an entry level position with ongoing, long-term, on-the-job training provided throughout your tenure.
• Experience in sales in preferred but not required.

Work Hours/Shift
• M-F 7:30a-4p

If interested, please contact Megan at 563-263-6589 or apply by clicking the button below.

OBJECTIVE
A manufacturing company in Durant, IA, needs operators in their Closure area. These positions are available on 1st or 2nd shift and have a possibility to go full-time with the company.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Tear out and separate parts. Pull raw material based on work orders from the warehouse accurately and efficiently.
• Take raw material and operate a shaker table to get the fasteners racked and prepped for painting.
• Follow the information as outlined on the work orders to obtain zero errors.
• Clean all tools and work area to comply with 5S process.
• Notify Group Leader of any issues as they arise throughout the work shift.

SHIFT
1st Shift: Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 3 PM. (Overtime may work until 4 PM)
2nd Shift: Monday – Friday 3 PM - 11:30 PM

WAGE
1st shift: $16/hr
2nd shift: $16.80/hr

Contact Christine at cfear@tempassociates.com or call 563.263.6589 if interested.

OVERVIEW
A manufacturing company in Durant, IA, is in need of a Shaker Table Operator on their paint line. This position is working first shift and has a possibility to go full-time with the company.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Pull raw material based on work orders from the warehouse accurately and efficiently.
• Take raw material and operate a shaker table to get the fasteners racked and prepped for painting.
• Follow the information as outlined on the work orders to obtain zero errors.
• Clean all tools and work area to comply with 5S process.
• Notify Group Leader of any issues as they arise throughout the work shift.

SHIFT
Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 3 PM. (Overtime may work until 4 PM)

WAGE
$16/hr

Contact Christine at cfear@tempassociates.com or call 563.263.6589 if interested.

OVERVIEW
The Material Handler is responsible for keeping products neatly packaged, wrapped/palletized and labeled correctly. This position is responsible for ensuring that all products are stored in the warehouse according to the customer specifications. The Material Handler is responsible for keeping warehouse clean, neat and orderly.  Additionally, this position inspects forklifts to verify that they are in proper working condition.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Responsible for placing product in designated rows in warehouse neatly, evenly and accurately
• Supply production area with needed raw materials
• Assist in moving product into the print room when needed
• Knowledgeable in operating stretch wrap/shrink wrap machine
• Ensure labeling and packaging are correct prior to moving product into warehouse
• Communicate with shipping and production supervisors daily
• Knowledge of proper loading procedures to assist loaders when needed

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
• High school diploma or General Education degree (GED); vocational school; demonstrated mechanical ability
• Two or more years related experience and training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Required to stand for long periods; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Good hand-eye coordination is essential.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 100 pounds. Required to regularly push or pull a pallet jack with 1500 pounds load.
• Frequently exposed to fumes, or airborne particles.
• Will work near moving mechanical parts, and occasionally in outside weather conditions.
• Previous production experience a plus but not required

KEY BEHAVIORAL TRAITS
• Commitment to Task: Able to take responsibility for actions and outcomes and persist despite obstacles; give dedication to the position; demonstrate dependability in difficult circumstances and show a sense of urgency about getting results.
• Communication: Able to clearly present information through the spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talk with internal / external customers; listen well.
• Customer Focus: Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery.
• Ethics/Social Behavior:  Understands and integrates legal, ethical, and social considerations into decisions and behaviors.
• Flexibility/Adaptability: Able to remain open-minded and change opinions on the basis of new information.
• Organization of work / Attention to detail:  Arranges and prioritized activities, time and allocation of resources in setting realistic and measurable goals
• Decision Making & Problem Solving: Able to act in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues; able to use reason, even while dealing with emotional topics; review facts and weigh options.
• Professional /Job/ Business Knowledge:  Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of own job.
• Quality/CIP: Able to maintain high standards despite pressing deadlines
• Teamwork/Networking: Effectively works with others within and outside department

SHIFT
3rd shift 11PM-7AM (Mon-Fri)

WAGE
$18+

Contact Christine at cfear@tempassociates.com or call 563.263.6589 if interested. Must provide updated resume to be considered.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Answer, process, and direct incoming telephone calls.
• Support Commodities Merchandising team with daily activities by enhancing work processes and increase efficiency.
• Prepare reports and summarize data of commodities purchased, positions held and book value.
• Maintain best practices for commodities business process and complete requests for enhancements as required.
• File and document various information for the businesses we support.
• Identify, develop, and implement inter departmental projects to achieve departments initiatives.
• Serve as business process informant for computer systems within the department.
• Audit internal processes, procedures, and reports to ensure accuracy and accountability.
• Seek stakeholder input on all changes and approval from Manager or VP of Commodities.
• Provide coverage as directed for Commodities, Merchandisers.
• Work cross-functionally as team to develop and execute projects.

EDUCATION:
• Associate’s Degree or equivalent relevant experience

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
• 2 or more years of experience in an administrative role
• Strong working knowledge of computer software including MS Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
• Ability to represent the company in a professional manner
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills
• Ability to share job responsibilities with other members of the Commodities team
• Positive Attitude

OVERVIEW

Large Steel Mill in Blue Grass Iowa is looking for a full time 1st shift janitor.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Sweeping, moping, and vacuuming floors.
• Cleaning bathrooms, offices and break areas.
• Wiping down and using cleaning materials.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
• Dependable and reliable.
• Cleaning experience preferred.

WORK HOURS/SHIFT
• Monday through Friday 6am to 2:30pm.  Weekends off. 

WAGE
• $16/hr

BACKGROUND SCREENING/REQUIREMENTS
• Pre-employment background check and drug test required.
 

 See Mike Thomas or call (563)263-6589 for more information.

OVERVIEW
The Mechanic will be responsible for locating sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation.  Mechanics remove defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.  The Mechanic determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.  Additionally, Mechanics will need to document any maintenance that may take place.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and repairs on cup packagers and carton sealing.
• Perform preventive maintenance of Paper Machinery (PMC) and Thermoforming Cup Forming Machines.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repair of carton sealer and related conveying equipment.
• Properly and accurately, complete all required records keeping, ordering and other necessary paperwork.
• Proper use and adherence to Lockout/Tagout Procedures.
• Must follow precise instructions and directions.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical diagrams.
• Perform other duties as directed.
• Practice good housekeeping.
• Obey all safety rules, regulations and policies.
• Perform tool changeovers on PMC and Sherwood cup forming machines.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Vocational school in related subjects desired; demonstrated mechanical ability; six months or more related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Regularly required to stand for long periods; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools and controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Good handgrip strength is required.
• Good hand-eye coordination is essential.
• Frequently required to climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Work near moving mechanical part, and occasionally in outside weather conditions.
• Ability to work in high room temperatures and humidity.
• Exposed to and/or inhale fumes and/or airborne particles from cleaning fluids, mineral oil, synthetic gear oils, paint and Isopropyl Alcohol.
• Exposed to machine parts operating at extremely high temperatures.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Read and comprehend complex, detailed instructions and correspondence.
• Write simple correspondence.
• Effectively present information orally in a one-on-one or small group situation.
• Apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed written or verbal instructions.
• Deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide, in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Read a ruler in 1/32 of inch increments, dials, micrometers and various pieces of measuring equipment to within .001 of inch accuracy.

KEY BEHAVIORAL TRAITS

• Commitment to Task: Able to take responsibility for actions and outcomes and persist despite obstacles; give dedication to the position; demonstrate dependability in difficult circumstances and show a sense of urgency about getting results.
• Communication: Able to clearly present information through the spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talk with internal / external customers; listen well.
• Customer Focus: Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery.
• Ethics/Social Behavior:  Understands and integrates legal, ethical, and social considerations into decisions and behaviors.
• Flexibility/Adaptability: Able to remain open-minded and change opinions on the basis of new information.
• Organization of work / Attention to detail:  Arranges and prioritized activities, time and allocation of resources in setting realistic and measurable goals
• Decision Making & Problem Solving: Able to take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues; able to use reason, even while dealing with emotional topics; review facts and weigh options.
• Professional /Job/ Business Knowledge:  Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of own job.
• Quality/CIP: Able to maintain high standards despite pressing deadlines
• Teamwork/Networking: Effectively works with others within and outside department.

SHIFT
1st shift 7AM-3PM (Mon-Fri)

WAGE
$24+ Depending on experience

Contact Christine at cfear@tempassociates.com or call 563.263.6589 if interested. Must provide updated resume to be considered.

OVERVIEW
- Remove, Install and Start molds
- Perform Insert changes along with Bail Pin Changes

RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Know all mold set ups.

2. Maintain all mold records for service and update when molds need to be serviced

3. May include having to do work not related to job functions, clean shop, work on line

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
1. Proper training is necessary to perform this job.

2. Must be familiar with machine shop tools

Preferred experience, skills, & abilities
1. Prior experience with HDPE injection molding machines

2. Must know how to operate tools necessary to do job

3. Proper PPE to do jobs

SHIFT
1st shift 7AM-3PM

WAGE
$24+ Depending on Experience

Contact Christine at cfear@tempassociates.com or call 563.263.6589 if interested. Must provide updated resume to be considered

OVERVIEW

Muscatine Lighting company is in need of production mig welders to work in their fabrication areas.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Weld parts for outdoor lighting systems.
• Grind and finish welds.
• Material Handling - lifting up 50 lbs.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
• 2 years of mig welding experience or school training.

WORK HOURS/SHIFT
• Monday through Thursday 5AM to 3:00PM.
• Some overtime maybe required including Saturdays.

WAGE
• $18 per hour

BACKGROUND SCREENING/REQUIREMENTS
• Pre-employment drug testing and background check.

See Mike Thomas (563)263-6589, mthomas@tempassociates.com

OVERVIEW

Muscatine Lighting company is in need of 1st shift outside shipping people.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Material Handling – loading trucks and securing loads with straps and wood supports.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Ability to work outside on top of flatbed truck trailers.  

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
• Dependable and reliable.
• Hand/eye coordination to swing a hammer to nail boards together.  

WORK HOURS/SHIFT
• 5:30AM to 1:30PM
• Overtime can be required.  50 hour work weeks are common. 

WAGE
• $16 per hour.  

BACKGROUND SCREENING/REQUIREMENTS
• Pre-employment drug testing and back ground check.

See Mike Thomas (563)263-6589.  mthomas@tempassociates.com