Production Associate - 1st Shift

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

• Assemble products and package components using hand and power tools, following verbal and written instructions, including blueprints
• Perform a variety of tasks/roles throughout the day in a steady-paced production environment
• Conduct required quality checks and complete required documentation (e.g.., scrap sheets, logs, data gathering, first/last piece inspection reports)
• Set ups and operates various machines and equipment
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives, including maintaining a clean and safe work environment using 6S principles
• Use computer for production-related tasks such as data entry and creating labels
• Operates various material handling equipment such as power pallet jacks, lifts and packaging wrappers
• Performs multiple tasks, and rotates from position to position as required in the production process
• Use appropriate PPE for the task assigned
• Regular attendance and ability to work overtime

While this list is representative of essential job duties, it is not an all-inclusive list of duties required to perform this role. Other duties may be assigned to fulfill Donaldson's mission, vision and strategic plan objectives.

• Successfully pass an aptitude test covering basic math principles, reading directions and understanding diagrams
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. on a regular basis and stand for long periods of time
• Work overtime as needed
• Ability to read blueprints, and understand verbal and written instructions
• Able to use hand/power tools, measuring equipment such as gages, calipers, indicators, scales, and tape measures
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to work with computers, label makers, etc. Communicate effectively orally and in writing

• Previous work experience in a production or industrial environment
• Ability to learn new tasks and train in other positions

Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.). Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

Donaldson Company helps solve some of the world's most complex filtration and contamination control challenges, and is one of the largest global providers of unique filtration technologies and high-quality filters and parts. Our filtration technologies and products are used every day, in a variety of industries and environments, including aerospace, agriculture, construction, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, power generation, transportation and many more.

Key to our success, our 14,000 employees support customers at sales, manufacturing and distribution centers from over 140 locations on six continents. The filtration market continues to grow. Customers' needs for filtration solutions continue to evolve. And the opportunities for our products and our people continue to expand.

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