When you work with the Public Service Department of the City of Grinnell you will be doing a little bit of everything.  That's why we are looking for a Jack or Jill of All Trades.  Be outside spring, summer, and fall and never get bored making the streets, roads, and City a better place to drive, live, and be! This is a 40 hour a week position.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS                    

• Valid Driver’s License
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Okay being outdoors

WORK HOURS/SHIFT

• Monday – Friday 7 am – 3 pm (can vary)

Duties:

• Assist in various maintenance of roads
• Help with general groundskeeping of public spaces
• General cleaning of facilities
• Other duties as requested

WAGE

• $15/hr.  

Temp to Hire position in Montezuma or Grinnell.  This job is responsible for pulling and assembling orders for shipment.  You will be working in a fast paced warehouse and this is considered light industrial work.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read work orders and receive verbal instructions for work assignments
• Fill and complete order receipts, and package orders for shipping
• Transport filled orders to and from shipping area
• Operate and maintain materials handling tools
• Other duties as may be assigned by management

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS                    

• Dependable and reliable
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.  
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma/Equivalent
• Previous warehouse experience is a definite plus

WORK HOURS/SHIFT

• Monday – Friday 8-4:30pm (Montezuma)
• Monday – Grinnell 6:30-3pm (Grinnell)

WAGE

• $14.50/hr.

SCREENING/TESTING REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass a criminal background check
• Drug Screen
• Must have High School Diploma or GED

Our client company in Newton, IA has a temp to hire opportunity for an Equipment Operator. The purpose of this job is to assist in manufacturing biodiesel. This position requires flexibility in job responsibilities to support various aspects of operations. All technicians are expected to be able to perform all job tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

Safety
• Support our vision zero policy to eliminate any recordable incidents or injuries.
• Safety, loss control & environmental responsibilities include:
o Utilizing the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to accomplish the job tasks
o Being aware and making management aware of potentially hazardous conditions
o Locating and correcting noticeable odors, leaks or visible emissions
• Prepare equipment for mechanical repairs, clear, lockout/tagout and assist with repairs as needed.
• Manage hazardous waste.
• Follow all safety guidelines regulated by client, OSHA, or other regulatory agencies.
• Learn and assist with general facility maintenance and housekeeping, including equipment inspection and monitoring throughout the facility.
• Maintain clean work environment in all areas of the process.

Biodiesel System Operations 
• Follow standard safety, operational, and quality procedures.
• Assist in load out and receiving functions, which include preparing trucks and rail cars for shipment and loading products (oils and fats, process ingredients, and process chemicals).
• Learn to manufacture and load specialty oil products and properly document work completed.
• Monitor operating equipment (pumps, valves, pressure/temperature readings, fans and chemical treatment systems) designed to control the variables of the water treatment systems.
• Assist with weekly and monthly inspections of the rotating equipment and safety equipment such as fire monitors, fire extinguishers and hoses.
• Keep an open line of communication between inside and outside operating personnel and report all abnormalities.
• Operate forklift and rail equipment.
• Learn how to read drawings and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&ID).
• Learn to operate the biodiesel master control system. This includes operations of the main master control, process production system, along with recording data and generating system reports on a timely basis.
• Perform minor mechanical repairs.

Quality Control 
• Learn to perform various quality control functions for: oil, biodiesel, glycerin, recovered fatty acid, and water.
• Perform visual inspection of all types of inventory and measuring physical inventory on a 

periodic basis, which may involve working at heights.
• Operation of lab equipment to ensure sample quality

Perform other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent
Experience Required: 6-12 months general work experience preferred. Previous chemical processing or related experience preferred.
Skills Required: General knowledge of computers, basic mechanical and electrical skills, and attention to detail

WAGE:

$20-23/hr. DOE

OVERVIEW

Our Grinnell client is looking for a couple new welders to join their team.  This is a temp to hire position.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Welding steel, aluminum and other various metals. MIG and TIG welding knowledge *required*

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior machine operation (press brakes, roll formers, and sheers) and welding (MIG & TIG).  Experience with sheet metal, aluminum and galvanized steel. 
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• HS Diploma or GED
• MIG and TIG Welding experience (sheet metal, steel, aluminum experience)
• Machine Operator Experience

WORK HOURS/SHIFT

• Monday – Friday 7:00am – 4:00pm Some overtime is required

WAGE

• $19/hr. --- once hired on you will go to a piece rate!

BACKGROUND SCREENING/REQUIREMENTS:

• Background check and drug screen required.

Our Client Company in Newton, IA is looking to hire several Senior Welders.  Fort his position  you must have experience in welding, and also assembly. Assemblers are required to set up jigs and fixtures as well as assemble parts per blueprint instructions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Welds components and assemblies using welding equipment
• Lays out, positions, and secures part and assemblies according to specifications using straightedge combination square, calipers, and ruler
• Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations
• Inspects grooves, angles, or gap allowances using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments
• Melts lead bar, wire, or scrap to add lead to join or to extrude melted scrap into reusable form
• Set up jigs and fixtures according to blueprints and work instructions
• Assembly parts according to blueprints and work instructions
• Other duties as may be assigned by management

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS                    

• Ability to work efficiently with hands
• Welding certified
• Five years of welding experience
• Reliable and dependable with the ability to be at work on time everyday
• Knowledge and ability to read blueprints
• Knowledge of setting jigs and fixtures
• Ability to function as a team member
• Ability to lift 25-50 lbs.
• Pre employment background screen and drug testing required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• High School Diploma/Equivalent
• Prior welding experience in some capacity

WAGE

• $21.68-23.06/hr.

SHIFT

• 6am – 2:30pm Monday – Friday some overtime REQUIRED

Our client company has a Herb Packaging position available. This is considered a temp-to-hire position. This is a fast paced yet casual work environment that allows you to wear jeans everyday.  Must be able to stand for long periods of time as well as have good hand dexterity.  No previous experience is required.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Packing herbs for shipment
• Pull product
• Clean bins
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS                    

• Dependable and reliable
• Ability to stand for longer periods of time
• Able to lift (on occasion) up to 50lbs.
• Good attitude
• Ability to do repetitious duties

HOURS

• 7am - 4:30pm (HOURS CAN VARY – SOME OVERTIME REQUIRED)

WAGE

• $13/hr.

BACKGROUND SCREENING/REQUIREMENTS

• Drug screen required
• Dependable transportation/attendance

Our client company located in New Sharon, IA is looking to adding a packaging laborer to their team. The Packaging Laborer performs repetitive work station operations in the Packaging Department. This position is responsible for all activities in the packaging room as directed by the Operator Lead and or Associate.

Responsibilities:

·         Package the quantity of cases and or bags as required by the schedule

·         Assist in maintaining all documents such as pre-op checklist, pack sheets, metal detectors, lot numbers, etc.

·         Package products in a clean environment, at the specific weighs, and with the correct and legible lot numbers as per Core Procedure

·         Refer to set-up sheets for production requirements.

·         Make sure that all packaging materials used film, boxes, valve pack bags, pallets, etc. are in acceptable condition and quality. Report any problems to Operator Lead and or Associate

·         Maintain GMP`s

Qualifications and Experience:

·         High school diploma or equivalent

·         Ability to communicate effectively

·         Ability to work with outside services, customers, and auditors under supervision of the Lead Operator/Associates

·         6-12 months of general manufacturing experience is preferred.

·         Pass criminal background check and drug screen

Shift:

·         1^st shift (hours of work would be between 6:30am – 3pm)

Wage:

$17/hr.

Our client company in Victor, IA is looking for Press Operators. Press operators work independently to make, pack and ship good parts to our customer’s specifications. Operators need to work at a productive pace and communicate any issues with a supervisor or quality (QA) member. Operators will be asked to multi task and run more than one press at a time. Your attendance and work ethic are essential to a positive work environment. This is a temp to hire position.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Operators work for 8-12 hours a day pending their dedicated schedule.
• Operators are required to document production and record product daily.
• Operators must be able to use tools of the trade, such as but not limited to: Knives, clippers, drills, pin gauges, and tape gun.
• Operators work should be neat and tidy. Please write legibly as possible, tape and labels need to be straight and applied properly.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Operators must be able to read, understand and follow written instructions, quality alerts and other required information.
• Operators need to be prepared to stand for most, if not all, of their shift.
• Operators need to be able to identify, record and dispose of rejected parts correctly.
•  Attendance and being punctual is a must.
• Drug screen and background check required

HOURS:

*Dependent on shift*

PAY:

2^nd – 15.25/hr.

3^rd – 15.50/hr.

Work in the paint department at a manufacturing facility in Grinnell, IA.  This is considered Temp-to-Hire and will require long periods of standing as well as lifting up to 75 lbs.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Paint/Hang Parts
• Perform quality checks to ensure products meet specifications
• Other duties as may be required by management

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS                    

• Dependable and reliable
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to stand for 8 hours
• Strong hand/eye coordination
• Strong attention to detail
• Steel Toed Boots/Shoes required

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• High School Diploma/Equivalent

WORK HOURS/SHIFT

• 6 am – 4:30 pm Monday – Thursday

WAGE

• $15.50/hr starting wage

SCREENING/TESTING REQUIREMENTS

• Pre-employment background screening
• Pre-employment drug screening

OVERVIEW

This is a full-time job opportunity that is considered Temp-to-Hire in Iowa.  You will be working for a well establish call center troubleshooting and answering customer questions via phone, e-mail and web chat. Various shift options to choose from between 12am to 7pm, weekends may be required. You must submit a resume with the online application to be considered for these positions. Training and work will be done from the comfort of your home! YOU MUST BE A CURRENT IOWA RESIDENT!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answering incoming support calls and e-support contacts
• Generate and record accurate activity records in the appropriate tracking systems
• Perform appropriate telephone support to ensure that customer questions are answered completely
   

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Computer literacy
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and other types of CRM software
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Active listening skills
• Ability to troubleshoot
• Dependability, adaptability & flexibility
• Ability to follow policy and procedures

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• High School Diploma/Equivalent
• Experience working in customer service call center and/or an office setting is a plus
• Must have internet services established in your home
• Equipment will be provided

WAGE

• $14-17/hr.

SCREENING/TESTING REQUIREMENTS

• Pre-employment drug screen required