Production Specialist
Date: Jun 18, 2025
Location: Dodson, LA, US, 71422
Company: Jeld-Wen Inc.
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Production Specialist I (Fiberline Assistant)
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Production:
- Operate the equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- Use proper start-up, operational, and shutdown procedures.
- Monitor all the operations and parameters in your area of the fiber department and take steps to resolve any irregularities while insuring maximum run time.
- Assure proper relief before departing – Overtime may be required.
- Perform die work in a safe and efficient manner.
- Perform all hourly checks and document.
Quality:
- Perform, and interpret, assigned quality tests/data.
- Participate in SQDCI.
- Know and understand grading specifications and apply them to operational decisions (specifically with cosmetic inspections and weight/thickness program).
- Quality Technician:
- Operate a forklift and other equipment as necessary.
- Abide by all company policies and procedures.
- Maintain required tools for use on the job.
- Perform all other duties assigned by management.
Housekeeping:
- Perform system clean-up tasks as required.
- Maintain housekeeping throughout entire fiberline, paying special attention to assigned area
- Assure that all tools, brooms, air lines are returned to their designated areas after use.
- Dump all trash cans and empty all skin carts as needed.
Communications:
- Communicate with fiberline operator throughout the shift regarding skin quality and process conditions.
- Communicate with on coming and off going personnel to insure continuity between shifts.
- Communicate effectively with management regarding issues, adjustments, and changes that have taken place. Notify them of supply issues, maintenance needs, hazards, and accidents/injuries.
- Maintain complete and accurate written and/or electronic records and data.
Maintenance:
- Be familiar with components, sub-systems, support systems, and terminology of the equipment.
- Make rounds as directed, be watchful for worn or malfunctioning equipment, and notify the fiberline operator, maintenance and management.
- Perform/assist in maintenance and preventive maintenance tasks to minimize downtime.
- Perform blade changes as scheduled or as needed on end cut saw.
General:
- Know and understand all job duties of the Fiberline Operator.
- Will be required to learn and understand other jobs in the department for coverage of short periods of time, including breaks, lunch and vacation.
- Fiber Trainee
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, generous leave policies, 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.
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