Sort Machine Sort Operator – 1st shift, M-F, 7am-3pm, Pay Rate $20.28/hr.

Make Your Mark. Shape Your Future.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of 54,000+ professionals in 60 countries who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER, IRWIN, LENOX and more.

What You’ll Do

As a Bulk Packager, you’ll be part of our Warehouse team located in Decorah, IA. You’ll get to:   Do pre-existing part set ups and run automatic sorting machines according to current quality standards.  The sorting machines include: Metron, Kotsu, NHK, CCM, Dowel Pin, Roll Sorters and our internal sorting machines.   Box, label and pallet product.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

SORTING MACHINE SET UP AND RUN

Sets up pre-existing parts on the automatic sorting machines, adjusting the machine sensors, machine table and roller with a minimum amount of supervision.Run fasteners through the sorting machine, ensuring parts ran through as “good parts”, meet blueprint specifications and sorting “hot” schedule is followed.Using micrometer, caliper and dial gauges, regularly checks “good” parts to ensure they continue to meet blueprint specs.Recognizes defects in parts that the sorting machine cannot distinguish.Prior to run, sets counter to reflect required pieces per box, when the box is full, seals with STAR sort label to assure customer that parts are defect free.After each sort run, logs list of parts sorted indicating part number, pieces, customer and time required to sort.Must be available to work overtime.

HOUSEKEEPING/SAFETY

Maintains cleanliness of work area reflecting “hi-tech” STAR sort image.Follows all company safety policies and procedures.

OTHER AREAS OF ASSISTANCE

Assists in other areas of the warehouse as time requires.  This includes bagging parts, packaging parts and shipping. Performs duties as requested by the Supervisor or Leadperson.

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE

As needed, cleans machine, sensors, table and rollers to ensure proper operation of machine.Grease machine at required intervals.

Who You Are

You always strive to do a good job…but wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? You care about quality – at every level. You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it. You also have: 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required:

High School diploma or GED equivalent.Ability to read blueprints.Ability to read micrometer, caliper and use dial gauges.Knowledge of IATF16949 and ISO14001 requirements.

Preferred Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of electro-mechanical equipment (fiber optics and light reflection).Knowledge of bagging requirements.Knowledge of fasteners.Previous experience on similar machine sort equipmentOther essential skills for operating similar equipment

What You’ll Receive

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan:

Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

About Us: 

STANLEY® Engineered Fastening is the global leader in precision fastening and assembly solutions, with a history spanning nearly 100 years. Our portfolio features industry-leading brands such as Avdel®, Integra™, Nelson®, Optia®, POP®, and Tucker®. We empower engineers in Automotive, Aerospace, and Industrial sectors with innovative products that ensure efficiency, reliability, and quality in manufacturing processes. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of innovation and creativity. Our skilled team develops, manufactures, and distributes cutting-edge fastening and joining solutions to meet modern engineering and manufacturing challenges. Join us and be part of a company at the forefront of technological evolution, delivering solutions that shape the future of the fastening industry.

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58,000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are 

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company. 

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development: 
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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