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Production Associate

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2026
Who We Are

This position is with Helena Industries (HI). HI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC and provides production and distribution solutions to customers across a wide variety of industries. HI is one of the largest chemical toll manufacturers in the U.S. and our clients include many household name brands and large retailers.

About The Job

The Production Associate operates formulation and packaging equipment. This position also performs other production work assigned by the supervisor such as palletizing, bagging, labeling, etc. in the plant production operation under close supervision.

What Your Day Will Look Like

  • Operates processing, packaging and blending equipment.
  • Operates forklifts, hoists and/or other material handling equipment.
  • Assists in equipment clean-out and moving packaging equipment.
  • Produces finished product so that it conforms to quality assurance processes, procedures and standards.
  • May assemble cartons and/or liners, lines and pads cartons, labels containers and cartons, fill containers from spout or chute, weigh containers and adjusts quantity appropriately, affix caps to container or inserts bag into bag sealer, clean packaging containers or stamp codes onto containers.
  • Maintains a clean work environment both inside and outside the facility by using good housekeeping habits.
  • Routinely participates in problem solving activities utilizing scientific thinking and other continuous improvement techniques.
  • May be required to drive a company vehicle.
  • Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
  • Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
  • Regular and reliable attendance is required.
  • Follows all company policies and procedures.

Education & Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Six months of production experience is required.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Mathematical aptitude.
  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • Organizational skills.
  • Ability to enter production data into OPM and on batch sheets.
  • Operates and understands electronic controlled equipment.
  • Understands pneumatics, pressure and the pumping of liquids or the willingness to learn.
  • Forklift Driver Certification.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time in hot or cold temperatures.
  • Must be required to pass OSHA respirator physical.
  • Able to work rotating shifts, overtime and weekends as scheduled.
  • Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
  • Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.
  • Valid U.S. driver's license is required to drive a company vehicle. Must be able to meet all company requirements to drive a Helena vehicle.
  • Applicants for positions requiring operation of a moving vehicle or interaction with heavy equipment must meet the legal age requirement.

Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.

The work environment for this position is in a typical plant/warehouse environment where the noise level is usually moderate to loud. In this position, you will regularly work near moving equipment/mechanical parts and could be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock.

This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand, (8 hours a day or more), lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more), reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs), climbing, gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists, bending and stooping for long periods of time, working below knee levels for short periods of time and working above shoulder level for short periods.

Benefits At Helena

  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!
  • Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
  • Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
  • Three-year vesting on company-match with 1,000 hours of service.
  • Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.
  • Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.
  • Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
  • Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
  • Up to 80 four weeks of paid Parental Leave.
  • Education Assistance.
  • And much more!

For More Detailed Information About Our Benefits, Visit Helenacareers.com/benefits.

STAY CONNECTED TO THE HELENA POWERHOUSE!

Follow us on social @HelenaCareers or visit us at helenacareers.com.

Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.

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