Production Associate - 3rd Shift

Production Associate, 3rd Shift

Bowling Green NORTH

JOIN A TEAM THAT CHANGES LIVES

Principle Business Enterprises, Inc. (PBE) is a family-run, value-driven organization with big hearts and true passion for what we do. Celebrating over 60 years of service to the healthcare field and over 30 years as a pioneer in the development of incontinence and moisture management solutions, we''re living our mission to improve the lives of caregivers, those who wear our products and our workforce. Our commitment includes innovative and life-changing products; positive partnerships with customers and suppliers; wellbeing programs that support our Associates and their families; and community support.

We offer excellent health benefits including free access to onsite and a local health clinic, paid personal and vacation time, an annual profit-sharing bonus, a 401k plan with a company match, company-paid disability and life insurance, and more. We also offer many perks that recognize our associates' hard work and allow them to have fun! We are a safe and clean manufacturing plant looking for respectful, team-oriented candidates who have a great work ethic and thrive in a fast-paced environment focused on safety, continuous improvement and producing quality products that help the lives of others.

Learn more about PBE's culture and benefits by clicking here.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Bag and package absorbent products efficiently so as to maintain constant flow of production.
• This position is hourly. The base pay is $19.25 per hour. We also pay a $1.00 shift premium for 2nd or 3rd shift.
• Associates are eligible for their first pay increase after 90 days.

SPECIFIC 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 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 and draw and interpret bar graphs
• Utilize common sense to understand and carry out detailed but non-complex written and/or oral instructions
• Use basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide, units of measurement, whole numbers, common fractions, & decimals)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Communication: must have the ability to convey and understand key job concepts in English.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, and/or crouch.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must have close, distance, color, & peripheral vision abilities along with depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.