Production Specialist

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Production Specialist to join our growing team.

1. Production:
   1. Operate the equipment in a safe and efficient manner
   2. Dump dumpsters and hoppers safely and clean up any spills
   3. Assure proper stacking of skins at outfeed and remove marked reject skins as needed
   4. Assist operator to monitor all operations and parameters of the rip saw and take steps to resolve any irregularities while insuring maximum run time
   5. Perform saw blade changes in a safe and efficient manner
   6. Monitor application of humidification water
   7. Monitor all aspects of prime line packaging, bundle marking, and take steps to resolve any irregularities while insuring maximum run time
   8. Optimize material usage and notify operator of line needs to do so
   9. Assist with booth and line clean ups in a safe and efficient manner
   10. Ensure product and materials are stored in appropriate locations
   11. Monitor all aspects of door skin packaging and notify packager of any irregularities
   12. Assure proper relief before departing – Overtime may be required
   13. Fill in during break times, vacation, or as needed during production
   14. Assure that assigned areas stay clean and free of clutter at all times
2. Quality:
   1. Ensure proper labeling of finished door skin loads
   2. Perform, interpret, and act on assigned quality tests/data
   3. Participate in SQDCI
   4. Remove any press line marked rejects from production
   5. Ensure finished skin loads are stacked correctly to avoid product damage
   6. Understand, associate, and apply packaging specifications to operational decisions
   7. Know quality specifications and customer needs for your area
3. Housekeeping:
   1. Perform system and area clean-up tasks as required
   2. Maintain housekeeping throughout entire facility, paying special attention to assigned area (prime line, paint kitchen, and humidification deck, under /around saws, shuttle carts, finished skin storage and packagers areas)
   3. Assure that all tools, brooms, air lines are returned to their designated areas after use
   4. Maintain forklifts and clean as needed
   5. Assist with primeline cleanups as needed
4. Communications:
   1. Communicate with operators and assistants throughout the shift regarding skin quality and process conditions
   2. Communicate with on coming and off going personnel to ensure continuity between shifts
   3. Communicate effectively with management regarding issues, adjustments, and changes that have taken place.  Notify them of supply issues, maintenance needs, hazards, and accidents/injuries
   4. Maintain complete and accurate written and/or electronic records and data.
5. Maintenance:
   1. Be familiar with components, sub-systems, support systems, and terminology of the equipment
   2. Make rounds as directed, be watchful for worn or malfunctioning equipment, and notify maintenance and management
   3. Perform/assist in maintenance and preventive maintenance tasks to minimize downtime
   4. Complete daily forklift inspections
6. General:
   1. Know and understand all safety procedures
   2. Will be required to learn and understand other jobs in the department for coverage of short periods of time, including breaks, lunch and vacation.
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   3. Operate a forklift and other equipment as necessary
   4. Abide by all company policies and procedures
   5. Maintain required tools for use on the job
   6. Be knowledgeable of production line in your area.
   7. Perform all other duties assigned by management

About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. 

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide, LaCantina® and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit corporate.JELD-WEN.com or follow LinkedIn.

JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Best Employers’ and by Newsweek as one of the ‘World’s Most Trustworthy Companies’. 

What We Offer

Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. As a global organization, specific benefits may vary, however typically including medical & dental, retirement program, etc.

JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.

JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.