Unverferth Hiring at Expanded Iowa Manufacturing Plant

Mar 13, 2024

After completion of a major 5,000-square-foot facility and renovations at its Shell Rock, Iowa plant, Unverferth Manufacturing is looking to hire 45-55 additional people to support increased demand and diversification of product lines, according to a recent Farm Equipment article. Featured upgrades include expanded manufacturing space and storage room, tube lasers, overhead lifts, LED lighting, robotic sorting and fiber lasers.

Each piece of machinery is manufactured from start to finish on site, so welders, painters, overhead crane operators, assemblers and other machine operators are needed, according to a recent KCRG-TV9 article. This includes predominately second shift workers, and while experience is preferred, it’s not required.

Employee benefits are a big draw for local workers who stay for the no cost health insurance, 15% profit sharing retirement contribution, safe working environment and good work life balance, says KCRG-TV9. Unverferth is one of Butler country’s largest employers at the Shell Rock manufacturing facility.

Source : Farm Equipment

Video: FLEECED! Sheep Shearer Hands Over Clippers!

It's sheep shearing day at Ewetopia Farms! ?? Our Dorset lambs and ewes are getting fleeced — and for the first time, our shearer hands over his clippers to a beginner. We finish shearing the last of our adult ewes and this year’s Dorset ewe lambs.

From moving the sheep between barns, loading them into chutes, and watching the wool come off, this is always one of the most satisfying days on the farm. But this video has a twist — we welcomed a new helper, Gian, who’s not only lending a hand but also learning how to shear! With guidance from our experienced shearer, he got a crash course in sheep shearing and even tried his hand at shearing a couple of lambs himself.

You’ll see firsthand how both teacher and student handled this unique challenge. Shearing is more than just removing wool — it’s about sheep health, comfort, and giving us a closer look at the flock. It’s always amazing to see the transformation from woolly sheep to freshly shorn ewes and lambs.