Location: Washington, IA
Company: Bazooka Farmstar
welding, final assembly, painting, the overall production schedule of numerous simultaneous projects and the quality of the final product. Essential Job Functions Organize, supervise, direct, and lead a diverse workforce. Foster a team environment and work effectively with peers from all departments.
Demonstrate excellent organizational skills with a high level of initiative, urgency, and flexibility. Interview new applicants and make recommendations for hiring, promotions, or changes of status of welders, fabrication, assembly and CIP/Manufacturing Engineer personnel. Create and manage the weekly staffing schedule for production employees to also include minimizing the amount of overtime
and determining approval of vacation or time off requests. Manage the production schedule and identify lead times to provide to the customer. Promote the CIP Program and participate in decision making and implementation of ideas submitted.
Follow company polices, standards, and specifications along with having involvement in developing these with the General Manager and Human Resources. Planning and implementation of internal training programs to continue providing personnel with a good knowledge of company products. Work with inside sales to ensure finished goods are being billed within a specified timeline. Analyze problems and cultivate alternative solutions. Enforce and practice safety
for all shop floor activities. Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 5 years of related work experience with 2 years in a related supervisory level position.
Bachelor's in Engineering preferred. Knowledge and experience with production planning including: scheduling, inventory. Strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc. Management and team management principles. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Strong leadership and motivational skills and the ability to direct multiple projects. Why Work at Bazooka Farmstar? Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401k Retirement Plan Disability Insurance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Account Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Paid Bi-Weekly or Twice Monthly Bonus Hours hourly only Safety Shoe Reimbursement Clothing Reimbursement YMCA Discount Training/ Education Reimbursement Leadership Development Program Gamechanger Recognition Program
paperwork. Coordinate all shipments for all locations. Coordinating transportation providers to ensure prompt and proper movement of shipments. Make special shipping arrangements as necessary. Work with carrier and third-party services. Communicate with carriers regarding service levels.
Ensure shipping carrier requirements and regulations are meet. Keep, maintain, and verify records on incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure accuracy. Track and respond to shipping complaints, lost items, damages, errors. Update service level reports and provide analysis on finding. Responding to customer inquiries regarding product movement and referring to proper channels. Notify customers if shipments
are delayed. Determine method of shipment by utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures rates and routes. Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with company process.
Work with managers and team members to implement new strategies and initiatives. Assists team members when needed to meet schedule. Works with area leadership to direct workflow of team members when needed. Develop process that make the supply chain more efficient and organized. Follow company polices and standards. Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities High School Diploma or GED required. 3 - 5 years' industry related experience, in freight preferred. Experience with
exporting and sending freight outside the U. S. preferred. Strong multitasking skills.
Attention to detail. Proficient computer skills with ability to learn company systems. Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and written, while assisting customers, vendors, or co-workers over the phone, email or in person. Ability to work independently, be detail oriented and organized. Flexibility to adjust work schedule, including over time, to meet business needs. Strong teamwork, leadership and motivational skills. Why Work at Bazooka Farmstar? Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401k Retirement Plan Disability Insurance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Account Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Paid Bi-Weekly or Twice Monthly Bonus Hours hourly only Safety Shoe Reimbursement Clothing Reimbursement YMCA Discount Training/ Education Reimbursement Leadership Development Program Gamechanger Recognition Program Bazooka Farmstar is an Equal Opportunity Employer
their flexibility and impact on workload. Rotational training opportunities will occur at least quarterly; with the intended outcome being rotated as needed to maximize the production schedule and account for absenteeism. Skills important in this role include: ability to handle multiple tasks, have a high sense of detail and quality, ability to learn and apply learning, and ability to work with a variety of individuals.
This position will have reporting duties to the department supervisor and ultimately to the Operations Manager. Primary Responsibilities include the following. (Other duties may be assigned. ) 1. Complete department specific workload as directed by the department supervisor
2. Effectively respond to production and quality needs 3. Ensure proper paperwork and/or documentation is being maintained at all times 4. Follow safe work habits and instructions 5.
Perform quality control inspections for all products and equipment, document results, and communicate defects as necessary. 6. Perform routine cleaning activities on production equipment and workspaces. 7. Follows SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) that govern all workload as well as those specific to each department and procedure. 8. Actively participate in problem solving and process improvement activities 9. Perform all work activities in observance of the CIVCO Values and in an effort to achieve the
CIVCO Imperatives and create a successful work environment. 10. Associates will be required to earn and retain qualification by completing training assignments annually Basic duties by Department (Job Specifications) To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position will be hired into our Labeling department, but will cross train into other departments listed below. Labeling: Assemble products per engineering specifications Read and follow SOP’s and work instructions Monitor product quality and take appropriate action Operation of production IFU printing equipment Loading of pallets and carts for internal transportation Product final packaging for shipments Monitoring and communication of supply needs Complete all appropriate paperwork Complete MAPICS transactions in a timely and accurate manner Operation of basic material handling equipment Brachy: Produce products to spec including – Brachy & Galaxy Record keeping for traceability and quality Recognize quality defects and escalate per proper procedure Ability to manage supplies, box and label orders and load/wrap/tag pallets.
Complete documentation for lot changes, clean room tags, defective items, etc. Follow proper procedures for gowning and room cleanliness standards Mold Center: Benching: including deburring, buffing, cleaning, filing, etc. Tumbling Cycling molds Detail finish work including painting, buffing, gluing and cleaning Measure and fill – gel-filled syringes General benching/deburring Bracket and Gen assembly Packaging/shipping Cleaning including pipe cleaning/benching guides, tumbling/cleaning tumbler, ultra sonic cleaning Machine Shop: Basic machine maintenance Bracket assembly Basic machine operation/loading parts CMM operation Material handling and preparation Laser welding Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 1.
Ability to read and understand written instructions. 2. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. 3. Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words or sentences. 4. The ability to communicate ideas in speaking so others will understand 5.
Near vision- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). 6. Ability to demonstrate basic computer skills 7. Ability to demonstrate basic math and computation skills 8. Ability to walk while carrying weight, sit and stand as needed, climb ladders, lift, push, pull, and use whole body movements to complete tasks 9. Ability to work in a team environment 10. Ability to prioritize and complete tasks 11. Regular predictable onsite attendance is required. 12. Face-to-face interaction with team members, peers and management to complete all work and provide support, 13.
Ability to work more than 40 hours per week (overtime) if needed on business demand. Physical Requirements: The requirements described here are representative to those an employee encounters while preforming the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requirements definitions Never: Not performed or required. Seldom/Rare: One time per hour up to times per 8 hour shift. Occasional: Up to 1/3 of day; 1 x every 30 minutes; 1 – 2.6 hours Frequent: 1/3 to 2/3 of day; 1 x every 2 minutes; 2.7-5.3 hours Constant: Greater than 2/3 of day; 1 x every 15 seconds; 5.3-8 hours Sit: Rare.
Occasional. Workers may have option to sit on certain line runs. Workers have option to sit during work breaks. Stand/Walk : Constant. Workers stand to perform tasks through the work shift. Workers stand on level concrete floor with available anti-fatigue mats. Walking occurs in the facility on even concrete surfaces. Worker will walk between work areas, while transporting packages and moving pallets with pallet jacks. Worker will negotiate around tables and work stations.
Worker also walks up to 100 yards from parking lot to their work area. Low Level Work: Frequent. Defined as a low level work position with one’s back upright, knees and hips flexed and buttocks adjacent to heels. Workers squat when removing boxes off pallet (6 inches) for staging, when loading or unloading skids, when retrieving packages off bottom of cart at 8.5 inches or orange racks at 6 inches. Steps: Occasional. Workers negotiate 10 inch steps on a stair step ladder to get corrugate or cases off second level of racks. Balance: Constant. Worker must maintain balance to prevent falling when walking, standing, negotiating steps, and sitting.
Bend/Stoop: Occasional. Defined as bending body forward or laterally by bending spine at the waist, requiring use of the lower extremities and back muscles. Workers must also stoop over a 34 inch bin to remove corrugate while emptying cardboard. Reach: Constant: Workers perform horizontal reaching up to 16 inches for work tasks. Occasional. Workers must reach horizontally 33 inches at a height of 69 inches for labels. Occasional. Tape gun and scissors require vertical reach of 59 -69 inches. Boxes are picked from staging at heights up to 70 inches (step stool available).
Twisting: Occasional. Workers twist while picking components for boxes in labeling, sweeping floors and wiping areas down. Handle/grasp: Constant. Handling/grasping includes, but is not limited to handling boxes, tools, piles of corrugate, cleaning equipment, product and pelican boxes. Fine Manipulation: Constant. Pinching/fingering to handle labels, fold corrugate, cut foam and pack boxes Lift: Constant. Lifting of 0-3 lbs with handling corrugate, labels and product from a height between 6-60 inches. Frequent. Workers lift up to 15-30 lbs from a height between 6 and 60 inches and place on cart at 8.5 inches to adjustable tables.
Rare. Workers lift 3^rd party boxes up to 50lbs from heights 6-60inches to cart at 8.5. Workers also lift paper boxes 43 lbs from 6-54inches to cart at 8.5inches an place on desk at 40inches. Carry: Frequent. 15lbs cases will be lifted from height of 6-60 inches and carried between 5-10 feet. Occasional. Workers carry 23-30lbs cases 5-10 ft. Workers have option to use cart for transfer. Push/Pull: Frequent. Workers push/pull receiving cart with up to 7lbs of force at waist level up to 10 feet from staging area to work station.
Occasional. Workers push/pull pallet jacks with up to 25lbs of force at waist level from warehouse to staging area up to 100 feet. Rare. Workers push/pull cardboard cart with up to 15lbs of force up to 100 feet to cardboard shoot. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while preforming the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Constantly exposed to moving mechanical parts. 2. Exposure to latex 3.
The noise level in the work environment is usually frequent. 4. Work tasks performed on level surface 5. Environmental temperature will vary. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Manufacturing or operation jobs refer to positions involved in the creation of products and overseeing the processes used to produce them. These roles may encompass tasks on the factory floor, such as assembly, machining, quality control, or on a managerial level, coordinating and optimizing the workflow, equipment, and staff. Key characteristics of these jobs include a focus on efficiency, safety, and adherence to production schedules and standards. Since they often take place in industrial settings, hands-on skills, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of machinery and manufacturing technology are essential. Additionally, these jobs contribute significantly to a company's output and overall success.
Manufacturing or Operations jobs pertain to roles involved in the production of goods and management of supply chains. These positions can range from hands-on tasks such as assembly line work, machining, and quality control, to supervisory roles overseeing production processes and logistics. Characteristics of these jobs often include a focus on efficiency, productivity, and adherence to safety protocols. Employees in this sector typically engage with physical products and manufacturing equipment, and may work in structured shifts within factories or production facilities. Advancement in this field frequently hinges on technical expertise, process management skills, and the capacity to optimize workflows.
