Production Operator- 3rd Shift
- Location
- Cresco, IA (USA)
- Listed
- Today
Benefits Include
- Medical, Dental, and Prescription, 401k Retirement Plan, Health Savings Account, Life/ Critical Illness, 2 weeks paid vacation (prorated 1st year based on hire) and 13 paid holidays
- Offers of Employment are subject to successful completion of Pre-Employment Drug and Background Screenings and successful completion of a 60-day probationary period.
Role Responsibilities
- Assembly of multimedia filters utilizing Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions, operates of various types of machinery to process materials/assemblies.
- Inspect parts using quality inspection tools such as calipers, height gages, etc. per testing instructions and procedures.
- Utilizes hand tools, measuring devices, adhesive applicators, and paper media cutting equipment in a safe and compliant manner
- Report labor, production, scrap and other information into production systems.
- Wear proper safety equipment (PPE)and follow Safety Protocols throughout the plant.
- Keep work area always organized, perform preventative maintenance as needed.
- Flexibility to move from line to line or position to position as needed including rotation for ergonomic purposes.
- May be required to assist with training, instruction, or mentorship of employees in training.
- Complies with all DOT, HAZMAT, Donaldson Safety and Environmental policies/laws/rules and company codes of conduct and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
- Perform a variety of tasks safely throughout the day in a fast-paced work environment.
- Interact constructively and effectively with all plant employees while following Donaldson company policies/procedures.
- Ability to work in a team environment toward a common goal, react to change productively, and demonstrates ability to perform other tasks as assigned.
- Maintains a pattern of regular and predictable attendance and is able to work non-traditional shifts and weekends if required.
- Able to work in fast paced Industrialized environment with equipment including motorized vehicles, rotating equipment, manual and power hand tools and production lines.
- Ability to lift/carry 25lbs frequently and 50lbs occasionally. Ability to stand for long periods.
- Successful completion of the pre-hire applicant process including Drug & Background screenings prior to employment and a 60-day probationary period after hire.
Immigration Sponsorship Not Available
- 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.
About Donaldson
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.
As a Production Operator in Cresco, IA, follows Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions to safely and efficiently produce multimedia filters utilizing various types of operational lines and equipment. This role requires the utilization of hand tools, measuring devices, adhesive applicators, and media cutting equipment during production as well as calipers and gages to conduct quality inspections.
3 rd shift hours are 10pm-6am Sunday through Thursday and Fridays as needed (10pm-4am).
Starting pay is $24.55/hr. ($23.05 base rate + $1.50/hr Shift Differential)
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
Donaldson Company has been made aware that there are several recruiting scams that are targeting job seekers. These scams have attempted to solicit money for job applications and/or collect confidential information, Donaldson will never solicit money during the application or recruiting process.
Donaldson only accepts online applications through our Careers | Donaldson Company, Inc. website and any communication from a Donaldson recruiter would be sent using a donaldson.com email address. If you have any questions about the legitimacy of an employment opportunity, please reach out to to verify that the communication is from Donaldson.
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.
From Donaldson's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 14, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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