Production Associate - 3rd Shift

About the role

Principle Business Enterprises, Inc. (PBE) is a family-run, value-driven organization with over 60 years of service to the healthcare field and over 30 years as a pioneer in incontinence and moisture management solutions. The mission is to improve the lives of caregivers, product users, and the workforce through innovative products, positive partnerships, wellbeing programs, and community support. This position bags and packages absorbent products efficiently to maintain constant production flow. It is an hourly role on 3rd shift.

Responsibilities

• Pull absorbent products from machine, bag, and place on bag-sealing machine
• Pack sealed bags of absorbent products into boxes and push through case sealer
• Move cases from conveyor to pallet
• Inspect materials, products, and containers at each step of the process
• Sort seconds and package
• Label and assemble boxes
• Clean and complete record keeping as needed
• Assist on change overs as directed
• Read and interpret documents (safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, procedure manuals)
• Fill out routine reports and communicate effectively
• Compute rate, ratio, and percent; draw and interpret bar graphs
• Use common sense to understand and carry out detailed but non-complex written and/or oral instructions
• Apply basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide, units of measurement, whole numbers, common fractions, decimals)

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; or three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Must be able to convey and understand key job concepts in English
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. (visa sponsorship not available)

Physical requirements

• Stand for long periods of time; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, and/or crouch
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; ability to adjust focus

Benefits

• Excellent health benefits including free access to onsite and local health clinic
• Paid personal and vacation time
• Annual profit-sharing bonus
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• Additional perks recognizing associate contributions

Pay

Base pay is $19.90 per hour. A $1.00 shift premium is paid for 2nd or 3rd shift. Associates are eligible for their first pay increase after 90 days.

Schedule

3rd shift position.