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Machine Room Handler | 3 Day Work Week | Thurs-Sat

    • Job Tracking ID: 512885-903743
    • Job Location: Des Moines, IA
      Des Moines
    • Job Level: Entry Level (less than 2 years)
    • Level of Education: Any
    • Job Type: Full-Time/Regular
    • Date Updated: October 20, 2025
    • Years of Experience: Less Than 1 Year
    • Starting Date: ASAP
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Job Description:

SUMMARY
An Assembler works as an effective member of a team to assemble product in a timely manner according
to work instructions, engineering drawings, and quality guidelines to produce quality products. This
position requires the ability to complete routine operations on a continual basis.


PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Performs a specific step of the manufacturing process as part of a team, according to work
instructions, engineering drawings.
2. Inspects the quality of the materials and work in process.
3. Produces product in a timely manner as outlined by department supervision and management.
4. Operates any equipment, tools, fixtures, etc. needed to perform the assigned job.
5. Cleans and sterilizes cells and totes.
6. Keeps aisles and walkways clear of pallets.
7. Organizes and maintains 5S throughout the Converting and Warehouse areas.
8. Orders supplies from the warehouse and restock items throughout the Converting area.
9. Performs duties above at a faster speed on the most difficult products.
10. Returns kits to the Storeroom and stage in the Returns area.
11. Cross-trained to work in Surmasis Clean Room.
12. Cuts cores to various lengths using the Core Cutting machine.
13. Collects garbage bins throughout the manufacturing area and empty into a compactor or roll-off
dumpster.
14. Retrieves kits and raw materials from the Warehouse as needed.
15. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job. Punctuality and regular
attendance are crucial for efficient plant operations, safety, and morale.
16. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required.


AUTHORITY
1. Requests necessary supplies and resources required to complete the jobs assigned.
2. Alerts supervision of problems with materials, tools, fixtures, machinery, etc.
3. Suggests improved or alternate methods of assembling product

Experience and Skills:

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Able to perform routine tasks on a continuing basis.

2. Able to correctly use required tools, fixtures, machines, etc. involved in the manufacturing process.

3. Able to correctly inspect according to instructions, engineering drawings, and training.

4. Able to recognize quality problems with materials and work in process.

5. Able to complete an inspection step in a timely manner as outlined by leadership.

6. Good work attendance and dependability.

7. Able to communicate and work with others as a team.

8. Train to Surmasis work instructions and processes.

9. If working nights or shifts with minimal supervision, must pass a criminal background check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily required to stand. The employee is
regularly required to use hands to grasp, finger or handle objects and reach with hands and arms. The
employee is frequently required to talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or exert force
from 25 up to 75 pounds. Push and/or pull up to 300 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.


WORK ENVIRONMENT
Majority of time spent at a workstation on a production line as part of a team assembling product. May
need to operate machinery or use tools and/or fixtures as part of the assembly process.

Benefits

401(k), Minimum Essential Coverage Plan (MEC)