Oelwein IA, General Laborer

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At East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company.  We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone.  We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do.  Almost 40% of our workforce has over a decade of service.  Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, annual bonus program for all, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are. 

Our hiring process may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help in the initial review of applications by identifying candidates whose qualifications best match job requirements. These tools do not make hiring decisions. All final hiring decisions regarding interviews and employment are made by our employee recruiting and hiring teams.

East Penn is 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 status as a protected veteran. 

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Overview

Make a difference and join a company that powers the world. Become part of our East Penn family as a General Laborer today!

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Average wages $23 per hour plus production bonus opportunities. 

Consistent schedule and guaranteed 40 hours with opportunity for overtime.

Responsibilities

Loads, removes, or stacks different components in the battery manufacturing process.

Manually lifts or pushes different components to move them to specified location repetitively.  

Visually inspects the material and discards defects.

May have to measure components or stacks of material.

May need to weigh finished product.

May need to use some fork lift equipment.

*Maintains regular attendance.

*Ability to work mandatory over time.

Performs other duties as requested by Management.

Responsible for producing a high quality product.

Responsible for proper hygiene, housekeeping, and safety practices.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

*These tasks are considered essential elements of the job.

Qualifications

Basic Reading Skills (must be able to read and interpret 1st piece inspection)

Basic Math Skills (adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying)

Basic Computer Skills (ability to interact with computer screens)

Ability to maintain regular attendance

Ability to communicate with co-workers

East Penn Benefits

East Penn offers excellent benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Group insurance that includes vision, medical, dental and prescription coverage
• Profit sharing and 401K
• Annual bonus
• 9 paid holidays and 10 paid vacation days
• Employee assistance programs
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities