Basic Function:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide overall leadership, mentoring, and direction to plant and management team members to ensure employee health and safety. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and policies, procedures, and processes.  In addition, this position involves the identification and communication of operational risks within the facility, and the development of business strategies to mitigate those risks.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop an understanding of caramel color production, powder processing, and packaging/shipping operations to proactively identify and mitigate safety risks.
• Provide strategic leadership to implement, sustain, and continuously improve the company’s ISO 45001 Certification, embedding best practices across the organization.
• Partner with company management to drive accountability for safety processes, ensuring procedures are fully integrated and consistently documented.
• Champion a culture of safety by observing plant operations, identifying opportunities for improvement, and leading the development of targeted safety initiatives and training programs.
• Lead and oversee safety audits in accordance with Safety Management Systems and OSHA regulations, ensuring findings are acted upon with urgency and transparency.
• Design and deliver safety training programs, both classroom and hands-on, while evaluating and enhancing their effectiveness to build workforce capability.
• Facilitate the safety committee by driving the agenda to achieve safety objectives and goals aligned with organizational priorities.

• Ensure availability, readiness, and proper use of all safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Oversee the integrity and accuracy of safety documentation, records, and reporting to support compliance and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a visible role model for safety standards, fostering a safe and sanitary work environment and reinforcing safety expectations at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrate flexibility in work schedule and approach to meet the evolving needs.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to safeguard product integrity and quality.
• Contribute to organizational success by performing other responsibilities as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered. 

Experience:

• 4 to 6 years of practical experience in industrial safety.
• ISO 45001 trained and certified.
• Experience in food processing preferred but not required.

Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of OSHA, ISO 45001, and ANSI requirements.
• Ability to read, interpret, and create sketches and blueprints.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proven leadership experience, with demonstrated ability to guide teams and drive results.
• Effective organizational and prioritization skills; self-motivated with goal-setting capabilities.

Wage/Shift/Location:

• Salaried, Non-Exempt – Annual Salary $83,000 or higher DOE                                       
• Day Shift, Monday through Friday
• Clinton, Iowa

Resumes can be sent to swatkins@tempassociates.com

If you have already registered and completed the interview process, please call our office and let us know of your interest in this opening. There is no need to complete a new application.

Long term employment opportunity in an air conditioned and causal manufacturing facility located in Mediapolis.  Good employment opportunity for dual income families and working parents.  Some mechanical aptitude is needed operate machinery. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operating machine that welds parts to the body of a resistor

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS                    

• Ability to work efficiently with hands
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Previous machine operation is preferred

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• High School Diploma/Equivalent

WORK HOURS/SHIFT

• Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

WAGE

• $14.00

SCREENING/TESTING REQUIREMENTS

• Pre-employment background screening
• Industrial/mechanical testing

If you have already registered and completed the interview process, please call our office and let us know of your interest in this opening. There is no need to complete a new application.

Machine Operator

OVERVIEW

This is a long term assignment at a manufacturing facility in Burlington.  You will be operating machines, not limited to laser cutters and presses.  You will also need to have the ability to read a tape measure and interpret work orders.   

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and assemble various products
• Check product to meet quality standards
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet production goals

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS                    

• Ability to work efficiently with hands
• Ability to use hand tools
• Ability to read and interpret a tape measure
• Ability to read and interpret a work order
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Compliance and attention to all safety regulations
• Excellent eyesight and hand/eye coordination

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma/Equivalent PREFERRED but not required

WORK HOURS/SHIFT

• 1^st Shift 6:30-5pm M-TH
• 2^nd Shift 4 pm – 3am M-TH

WAGE

• $15.25 /hr (1^st Shift)
• $15.50/hr (2^nd Shift)

SCREENING/TESTING REQUIREMENTS

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

CARPENTRY ASSEMBLY

OVERVIEW

This is a long term assignment at a manufacturing facility in Burlington.  You will be building wood products & structures that require knowledge and experience with a variety of hand tools.  You will also need to have the ability to read a tape measure and interpret work orders.   

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and assemble various products
• Check product to meet quality standards
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet production goals

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS                    

• Ability to work efficiently with hands
• Ability to use hand tools
• Ability to read and interpret a tape measure
• Ability to read and interpret a work order
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Compliance and attention to all safety regulations
• Excellent eyesight and hand/eye coordination

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma/Equivalent PREFERRED but not required

WORK HOURS/SHIFT

• 1^st Shift 6:30-5pm M-TH
• 2^nd Shift 4 pm – 3am M-TH

WAGE

• $15.25/hr (1^st Shift)
• $15.50/hr (2^nd Shift)

SCREENING/TESTING REQUIREMENTS

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

PRODUCTION/ASSEMBLY

OVERVIEW

This is a long term contract opportunity that may lead to a full-time position.  These positions require assembly of wire harness components.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specification, and parts lists
• Gathers parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials
• Assembling  of placement of wires of varying colors onto boards
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS                    

• Ability to work efficiently with hands
• Ability to understand and work with a variety of hand tools
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Compliance and attention to all safety regulations
• Excellent eyesight with the ability to identify colors

WORK HOURS/SHIFT

• Monday – Friday - 4:00pm-12:30am
• Overtime possible on Saturday/Sunday

WAGE

• $14.00/hr. DOQ

OVERVIEW
This is a long term assignment at a manufacturing facility in Burlington. This is considered light industrial work. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Palletizing cans and scrapping cans
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
• Ability to work efficiently with hands
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Strong attention to detail
• Compliance and attention to all safety regulations
• Excellent eyesight and hand/eye coordination

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• High School Diploma/Equivalent

WORK HOURS/SHIFT
• Monday – Friday
o 1st Shift 7am - 3pm
o 2nd Shift 3pm – 11pm
o 3rd Shift 11pm - 7am

WAGE
• $13.00/hr.

SCREENING/TESTING REQUIREMENTS
• Pre-employment background screening
• Pre-employment drug testing

If you have already registered and completed the interview process, please call our office and let us know of your interest in this opening. There is no need to complete a new application.

HOSE ASSEMBLY

OVERVIEW
This is a Temp-to-Hire job opportunity at a manufacturing facility in Burlington responsible for preparing tubing for shipment.  Will use various tools and techniques to conform to standard operating procedures and optimize program for efficient use of equipment and material.  Ability to ensure quality product.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read work order instruction and performs work as assigned by work order sheet
• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to department
• Maintains work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and followed prescribed safety regulations
• Use of compressed air gun to remove contaminants, apply necessary fittings, O-rings, oil, caps and plugs, and inspect finished product prior to packing for shipment
• Pack finished goods into correct packages and place produce into designated pallets

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
• Repetitive motion: Heavy grasping, frequent forceful grasping, pushing and pulling
• May be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, vibration, chemical and noise exposure
• Equipment used – includes but not limited to screwdriver, hammer, various size wrenches, calipers, tape measures, and various pneumatic and hydraulic tools
• Safety; General safety – Glasses and steel toes must be worn at all times
• Frequently required to stand and walk
• Frequent lifting up to 20 pounds – occasionally up to 50 pounds, rarely over 51 pounds

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• N/A

WORK HOURS/SHIFT
• Monday – Saturday
• 7:00 am to 3:30 pm 40 hours $14 - + Sat OT 5am-1pm
• 3:30pm to 12:00 am 40 hours $15/hr + Sat OT 1pm-9pm

WAGE
• 1st Shift - $14
• 2nd shift- $15

SCREENING/TESTING REQUIREMENTS
• Pre-employment background screening

If you have already registered and completed the interview process, please call our office and let us know of your interest in this opening. There is no need to complete a new application.

Temp to hire position in Wapello – very light industrial work

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hanging tubes (up to 8lbs) on the paint line or taking them off and putting them on carts
• Gathers parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials
• After experienced in hanging tubes, may learn to run a punch press or other machine
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS                    

• Ability to work efficiently with hands
• Ability to understand and work with a variety of hand tools
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills

WORK HOURS/SHIFT

• 1st shift – 5:00am-2:30pm (Mon-Fri)
• 2^nd shift – 2pm-10:30pm (Mon-Fri)

WAGE

• $14.00 - $15.00

SCREENING/TESTING REQUIREMENTS

• Pre-employment background screening

If you have already registered and completed the interview process, please call our office and let us know of your interest in this opening. There is no need to complete a new application.

OVERVIEW

This is a Temp-to-Hire job opportunity at a manufacturing facility in Burlington.  Entry level welding position.  Prior welding experience NOT required.  Willing to train.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lays out, positions, and secures part and assemblies according to specifications using straightedge combination square, calipers, and ruler
• Welds components and assemblies using  welding equipment
• Welds components in flat, vertical or overhead positions
• Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS                    

• Dependable and reliable
• Mechanical and technical aptitude
• Ability to stand for 8-10 hours
• Strong hand/eye coordination
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to learn to read and decipher blueprints and other written drawings and models

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Prior welding experience and/or educational training in welding trade a plus, but not required
• AWS Certified not required, but could result in a higher wage.

WORK HOURS/SHIFT

• 1st and 2nd shift opportunities available

WAGE

• $13.00 - $20.00, DOQ

SCREENING/TESTING REQUIREMENTS

• Pre-employment background screening & drug testing
• Weld Test may be requested

If you have already registered and completed the interview process, please call our office and let us know of your interest in this opening. There is no need to complete a new application.