Life Academy is a post graduate program that grows employment and life-long independent living skills for students with diverse abilities. Our main goal is to build students’ confidence related to living, learning, and earning within the community.

Green Valley Enterprises, a division of Opportunities, Inc. is seeking a mission-driven Skills Trainer to join the Life Academy Team!

As a Skills Trainer, you will be working with youth in various stages of learning and career exploration.

PROGRAMS:

• 18-21 Transition Program

• Our developmentally based continuing education program for students 18-21 years pf age, incorporates systematic integration of 21st century life and career skills across the K-12 curriculum and in career and technical education programs.

• Summer LA

• Students from the age of 12 may attend our summer soft skills program to participate in job shadowing and volunteering within the community to become more aware of potential future careers.

• ASP (After School Program)

• The ASP is designed to provide youth beginning at age 12 a safe environment that supports healthy growth and development in areas that influence student success and lifelong learning. We offer individual tutoring and homework help, focus on leadership, life skills development, healthy life style, ATM (anger, time and money management) and much more!?

This is a part-time position with the opportunity for advancement and full-time career.

In this position, you will be responsible for positioning trailers between warehouse buildings in Fort Atkinson. 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Class A CDL
• Valid driver qualification 
• Pre-employment drug screen and physical

1st shift in east plant – 8 hrs 

2nd shift in west plant molding – 10 hrs

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership and coaching for the quality and overall product realization process
• Provide leadership on quality matters in the plant and examine work for accuracy, neatness, and conformance to prescribed standards
• Audit and inspect product and processes to ensure quality
• Ensure suspect product is segregated, identified, and dispositioned per process 
• Employ problem solving techniques to support the 8D process
• Conduct and assist others in investigations to determine causes of quality defects 
• Suggest and implement cost-saving ideas aligning with the eight types of waste
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist co-workers in solving work problems
• Cultivate a team environment focused on continuous improvement efforts
• Interact with the associates while conducting visual, dimensional, and process audits
• Provide recommendations to Quality Assurance to clearly communicate quality criteria 
• Review story bins for consistency of information
• Responsible for training other team members in required duties

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to read blueprints
• Understanding and ability to use measurement tools
• Proficient PC use
• Good interpersonal / communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects regularly weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally weighing up to 50 pounds.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Coordinate, motivate, mentor and direct shift activities within an established zone or area. Provide intermediate level support for operations; including quality control, troubleshooting and scheduling of personnel. Is responsible for assisting with the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of their shift and executes responsibilities in accordance with the company policies, procedures and applicable laws. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Training employees; planning, scheduling, assigning, review processes
• Verify cycle time
• Directing work, and develop CI projects.

JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide leadership and coaching; which includes participating in the accountability process for the quality and overall product realization process
• Enforce safety policies, ensuring compliance with safety rules and regulations
• Accountable for ensuring that production scheduled for completion is executed in a timely manner
• Ensure safety, work rules and 5S standards are followed and maintained. Report any lapses or issues to supervisor in a timely fashion
• Instruct team members on safe operating procedures, plant conduct, and require them to follow these instructions
• Enable effective communications between plant management, shift management, support staff and operators
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers in solving work problems 
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals
• Investigate and keep Supervisor informed of all incidents (spills, accidents, poor performance or barriers to production, MRBs, quality issues, maintenance and tooling)
• Cultivate a team environment focused on continuous improvement efforts, employing problem solving techniques to support the 8D process, and suggesting and implementing cost-saving ideas identifying with the eight types of waste
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of the production floor, department, or shift
• Responsible for scheduling or assists in scheduling operators
• Production reporting IQMS data base by shift end
• Conduct and assist others in investigations to determine causes of quality defects

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education/Training - High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum Experience: 2 to 4 Years in a Manufacturing Environment preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set-up and operate a variety of production equipment and auxiliary equipment and check specifications of parts as required following established procedures. 
• Select, install, and adjust alignment of drills, cutters, dies, guides, and holding devices, using templates, measuring instruments, and hand tools.
• Set machine stops or guides to specified lengths as indicated by scales, rules, or templates.
• Comply with safety guidelines, rules, regulations and procedures as well as maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner.
• Maintains a clean work area.
• Diligently ensures that stock and finished goods are not mixed.
• Assist Supervisor in training of new personnel on proper job procedures, quality requirements and safety procedures.
• Instruct other workers in machine set-up and operation.
• Operate overhead hoist/crane to position materials.
• Make minor electrical and mechanical repairs and adjustments to machines and notify supervisors when major service is required.
• Observe machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary.
• Perform minor machine maintenance, such as oiling or cleaning machines, dies, or work pieces, or adding coolant to machine reservoirs.
• Position, adjust, and secure stock material or work pieces against stops, on arbors, or in chucks, fixtures, or automatic feeding mechanisms, manually or using hoists.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to perform assembly or other manual, fine or secondary activities.
• Able to perform machine adjustments and changeovers.
• Able to operate multiple machines and inspect/chart multiple parts at the same time.
• Meets productivity standards; strives to increase productivity and able to meet goals pertaining to requirements.
• Interpret blueprint specifications, set-up cards, control plans and manufacturing instructions and use various inspection equipment or gauges to verify product quality and plot statistical data as required; generally involving several part numbers at a time.
• Able to perform statistical process control charting.
• Practical understanding of shop mathematics.
• Read blueprints or job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions and to plan operational sequences.
• Record operational data such as pressure readings, lengths of strokes, feed rates, and speeds.
• Remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from work pieces, using files, hand grinders, wire brushes, or power tools.
• Promote 5S mentality and push for strong housekeeping principles.Knowledge: Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. 
• Hands on experience using measurement devices, i.e. calipers, micrometer, height gage, etc. 
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) procedures and applications. 
• Experience using computer software products, i.e. MS Excel, MS Word.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare raw materials for production by picking, measuring, mixing, staging and delivery
• Load and unload raw materials by operating a forklift to the required job location
• Review the production schedule to effectively perform material/color changes for upcoming production
• Correctly mix materials to ensure the proper level of color concentrates, additives, and/or regrind is being used
• Perform material and color changeovers
• Operate material blenders and grinders

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals to determine material calculations
• Ability to speak, read, and write the English language
• Seasoned forklift experience
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and background check
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and and related experience accrued on-the-job training Equipment operation

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, able to climb ladders and steps safely without assistance
• Able to frequently lift, push and pull loads up to 40 lbs. without the use of an assisting device
• Visual acuity to identify color variations.

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pre-Tax Financial Benefit Programs
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supply production areas with materials, load materials to/from pallets, shelves, and trucks
• Input of electronic inventory transactions 
• Receive incoming material, verify counts, and perform accurate data entry 
• Use computer software to enter weight and dimension information, etc. 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of inventory, Kanban and/or Manufacturing Storage Systems 
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions and engineering prints 
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, along with standardized written documentation
• Knowledge of software and Microsoft Office
• Previous operation of forklift, lift cranes, hand jack, and hand/air powered tools of 2 years 
• Possession of a Valid Driver’s License and be able to drive a box truck if assigned
• May be required to lift up to 50lbs alone and 70lbs with assistance. Lifting of up to 30lbs will happen regularly.

This position is in a modern production facility with heat and air conditioning, though candidates will have to work in outdoor elements, daily, for short periods of time. 

REQUIREMENTS:

• ​MIG welders are preferable 
• One year welding experience or equivalent
• Must have good communication skills
• Lift up to 50lbs regularly and up to 70lbs on occasion 
• Ability to kneel, bend and reach

This position is a 2nd shift welding  (temp to hire) position. 2nd shift starts either at 2:30pm or 3:30pm.

The pay rate, depending on position, starts at $24/hour (DOE) with a 2nd shift premium of $2.50/hour. 

Currently looking for First (5:30am to 2:00 pm) and Second shift (1:45pm to 9:30 pm) Extrusion Operators.

Do you want to be part of a manufacturing company that gives you the opportunity to learn new skills and train in a variety of positions? Come and work for a company that cares about its employees, has an excellent safety record, and offers a very generous benefit package. In addition to generous sick, holiday and vacation pay, 401K plan with an above average employer match, health care from Blue Cross Blue Shield and subsidies over 75% of the health care premium costs are offered.

The Extrusion Operator position will be responsible for operating a key part of the manufacturing process. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Run the extrusion equipment in a manner that will have direct influence on the quality of the products and the productivity of the plant
• Work in an autonomous environment where the operator is directly responsible for his/her own work. 
• The work is naturally spread out from other workers, and the company adheres to strict COVID protocols

REQUIREMENTS:

• Manufacturing experience is preferred, but training will be provided to the right candidate. 
• A general interest in mechanical equipment 
• An enjoyment and pride in working to manufacture high-quality products is desired 

Other job benefits include Life, Dental, Vision and bonus opportunities. We are currently accepting applications for full-time production openings.

DAY LABOR - 3rd Shift

Finishing Associates--

Interested candidates will possess: 

• A strong mechanical aptitude
• have the ability to perform basic math 
• Have good written and verbal communication skills
• Prior experience troubleshooting and resolving equipment and print related problems is beneficial