Advanced Production Associate (Days)

DEPARTMENT: Finishing

LOCATION: American Games (504 34th Avenue Council Bluffs, IA)

SCHEDULE: Sunday - Thursday (10:00 PM - 6:00 AM)

PAY RANGE: Category 3

What You'll Do

This is a full-time, permanent position within a manufacturing environment, responsible for assisting in the production of charitable and lottery gaming products, including pull-tab tickets (break-open tickets) and bingo paper. The role involves working with high-speed production equipment, material handling systems, and quality assurance processes to ensure the efficient and accurate manufacturing of products.

The ideal candidate for this position will have entry-level experience in a production or manufacturing environment and a willingness to learn and grow within the company. They should have prior experience in assembly, material handling, or machine operation in a fast-paced manufacturing setting and be able to follow detailed instructions and standard operating procedures. A strong work ethic, dependability, and attention to detail are essential, along with a willingness to cross-train in multiple production roles and adapt to various tasks. The candidate should be able to work efficiently under supervision, maintaining productivity and quality standards, and demonstrate a commitment to workplace safety and adherence to company policies.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot production equipment, including die-cutting, gluing, collating, cutting, and shrink-wrapping machines.
• Load and feed pre-printed Bingo sheets into continuous feeders while ensuring proper alignment and accuracy.
• Conduct routine quality inspections on pull-tab deals before boxing to meet production and regulatory standards.
• Work closely with Gluer Operators and Die Cut Operators to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Stack, fan, and align deals to ensure proper collation, jogging, numbering, and packaging.
• Maintain machine cleanliness, perform minor maintenance, and ensure a safe work environment.
• Assemble boxes, prepare packaging materials, and pack and label finished products per customer specifications.
• Run casing programs, verify serial numbers, apply game-specific case labels, and shrink-wrap finished products with security stickers.
• Work at the imaging line's end to mix, fan, and rubber-band deals before placing them onto skids for distribution.
• Adhere to strict quality control and safety regulations throughout production.
• Perform additional manufacturing and material handling duties as assigned to support continuous production improvement.
• Support production operations in various roles, including 2-Way Feeder, Auto Collator Feeder, Die Cutter Helper, Finishing Utility, Gluer Feeder, Inspector, and Laminator Helper.
• Assist in secondary roles such as Auto Collator Delivery, Bonzai Delivery, Boxer, Caser, Cutter Helper, Hand Collator, Hand Collator Feeder, Gluer Helper, Label Maker, Material Handler, Order Puller, Packer, Palletizer, Racker, Shrink Wrapper, Slitter Feeder, Slitter Final Checker, Slitter Mixer/Stacker, and Taper as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent manufacturing experience).
• Experience working in a high-speed manufacturing or production environment preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn machine operation, troubleshooting, and adjustments.
• Basic math and computer skills for inventory tracking and data entry.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and quality control.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to read and follow printed and oral instructions in English.
• Ability to work well in a diverse environment.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder (sponsorship is not available).
• Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.

TOTAL REWARDS

Competitive Salary | Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Benefits | Employee Assistance Program | Tuition Reimbursement | Generous Paid Time Off | 401k with Company Match | Profit Sharing | Unlimited Referral Bonus Earning Potential | And More!

We appreciate all applicants; however, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Ensuring the safety of our employees and compliance with industry regulations is our top priority. Therefore, our company enforces a zero-tolerance policy regarding substance abuse and criminal activity. All job offers are contingent upon passing a rigorous background check and drug screen. Failure to meet these requirements will result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Pollard Games, Inc. dba American Games and International Gamco provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Our Company is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued and accepted. We aim to create a culture that respects and values each employee's differences. We believe that a respectful workplace is also one where a diverse group of employees can be successful, develop and build meaningful careers. We believe that embracing diversity of thought, perspectives and experiences fosters innovation and allows us to deliver better insights and solutions for our partners and is key to our continued growth and success.