Production Direct Support Professional

Rate: $16.08/hour

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Hourly

Location: Achieva Pallets and Packaging Bridgeville, PA

Sign On Bonus: $2,000

Make a Meaningful Impact

Are you a mission-driven individual looking to make a difference in someone's life? Achieva is seeking caring, compassionate, and reliable individuals to support people with disabilities in achieving independence, connection, and personal fulfillment through employment. At Achieva, we view employment as a cornerstone of living a life of personal significance. If you have a shared vision for the employment of people with disabilities and want to apply your skills to a rewarding opportunity, we welcome you to apply.

About Achieva

For over 70 years, Achieva has been committed to supporting and including individuals with disabilities and their families. We envision a community where everyone leads a life of personal significance. Achieva provides personalized services and opportunities that respect each person's unique aspirations.

Position Summary

The Production Direct Support Professional at Achieva Pallets and Packaging in Bridgeville trains team members on a discrete range of task assignments in accordance with the implementation strategies outlined in their Individual Support Plans (ISP) and related production plans and schedules. This role actively supports the personal outcomes of individuals while assisting with job setups, productivity tracking, machine operation (once trained), and daily reporting. Reports directly to the Plant Manager within the Employment Supports department.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the achievement of individuals' personal outcomes.
• Implements the Individual Support Plan (ISP) by providing direct supervision and training support to assigned Team Members.
• Maintains all required ISP documents addressing task assignments and implementation strategies, reporting results daily to the Plant Manager.
• Implements production plans and schedules while adhering to delivery dates, quality standards, and target productivity levels.
• Assists in initial job set-up and the development of production standards as required.
• Compares actual workflow implementation to the proposed production plan daily, suggesting method or job set-up alterations when appropriate.
• Reports productivity data, behavioral changes, and equipment difficulties to leadership as assigned.
• Drives a forklift and safely operates other plant machinery once trained.
• Identifies and reports safety issues within the assigned task range.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in industry, manufacturing, or Human Services.
• Knowledge of manufacturing standards, production methods, and industrial tools.
• Ability to learn and safely operate a forklift and plant equipment.
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License.
• Required clearances: Act 33 (Child Abuse), Act 34 (Criminal Record), and FBI Background Check.

Benefits Include

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low employee contributions
• Company-Paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributions after one year
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and family support
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays to support work-life balance

Why Join Achieva?

• Purposeful Work: Empower individuals with disabilities through hands-on employment training and directly impact your local community.
• Supportive Culture: Be part of a values-based, inclusive team guided by Respect, Passion, Ethics, Change, and Teamwork.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Achieva advocates with, empowers, and supports people with disabilities and their families throughout their lives.Achieva is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is committed to creating a workplace and community where all individuals feel respected, included, and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

To request a reasonable accommodation, contact our Human Resources Department at 412-995-5000 ext. 650 or email hrsupport@achieva.info.