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Date: Sep 19, 2025

Location: Dodson, LA, US, 71422

Company: Jeld-Wen Inc.

We Make Doors – Where they lead is up to you…

 

Job Title: Production Specialist  (Fiber Utility)

 

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  1. Production:
    1. Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
    2. Dump dumpsters and hoppers safely and clean up any spills.
    3. Assure proper relief before departing – Overtime may be required.
    4. Fill in during break times, vacation, or as needed during production.
    5. Assure that assigned areas stay clean and free of clutter at all times.
  1. Quality:
    1. Participate in SQDCI.
    2. Know quality specifications and customer needs for your area.
  1. Housekeeping:
    1. Perform system clean-up tasks as required.
    2. Maintain housekeeping throughout entire facility, paying special attention to assigned area
    3. Assure that all tools, brooms, air lines are returned to their designated areas after use.
    4. Perform outside clean-up, mowing, and landscaping as required.
  1. Communications:
    1. Communicate with on coming and off going personnel to insure continuity between shifts.
    2. Communicate effectively with management regarding issues, adjustments, and changes that have taken place.  Notify them of supply issues, maintenance needs, hazards, and accidents/injuries.
    3. Maintain complete and accurate written and/or electronic records and data.
  1. Maintenance:
    1. Be familiar with components, sub-systems, support systems, and terminology of the equipment.
    2. Perform/assist in maintenance and preventive maintenance tasks to minimize downtime.
  1. 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.
      1. Quality Tech
      2. Fiberline Assistant
    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.

 

Safety Analysis

Safe Work Practices:  Wear hearing protection, safety glasses, and steel toe footwear at all times.  Stay aware of the job at hand and be alert for slippery floors.  Keep work area clean and free of debris.  Long hair must be tied back above collar.  Loose clothing is not allowed on plant floor including but not limited to: Dangling Pant Legs, Neck Ties, Long or Dangling Belts, and Hooded Sweatshirts.  No jewelry is allowed including but not limited to: Rings, Watches, and Necklaces. Use proper lifting techniques.  Watch for forklift traffic.  Maintain three points of contact and use caution when climbing stairs and ladders.  Only use an approved low-pressure device to remove fiber and sawdust from clothing.  Lockout/Tagout all sources before working on equipment.  Avoid contact with hot steam pipes.  Comply with all safety training including but not limited to: Do not operate any equipment or tools that have missing guards or safety devices, Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Ergonomics, Forklift, PPE, Emergency Preparedness, Hazard Communication, Electrical Safety and Blood-borne Pathogen Prevention.  Discuss all non-routine tasks with your manager prior to start.

 

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Eye Protection, Hearing Protection, Gloves when handling hot skins, and Fall Protection when working at unguarded heights above six feet or when traveling and/or operating any high lift equipment.  Follow special PPE requirements for pMDI resin and resinated fiber.

  • Full Face Respirator:  A full face respirator may be required when airborne fiber is present and there is a risk of contact with the fibers.  A fit test and approval to wear one will be conducted if you are required to use one.
  • Face shield and safety glasses are required:  When you are using or within 10 feet of any of the following:  die buffing wire wheels, power wire brush, cut off wheel, portable grinder, and as required for safe work practices when handling pMDI resin.
  • Dust Mask: Dust mask are required when blowing down wood fibers.
  • White suit required when in active resinated fiber areas (will be determined as needed).

 

TASK

HAZARDS

SAFE WORK INSTRUCTION

Equipment start-up.

When equipment is started most of it is beyond the operator’s line of sight.

Machines may start up automatically. Keep away from saws, pinch points, moving machinery. Recognize the startup horn. Communicate with operator of location during startup.   

Cleanup involving air chisels.

Air chisels and scrapers have sharp edges.  Resinated fibers.  Liquid resin.

Wear goggles when using air wands.  Comply with safety precautions listed in the Material Safety Data Sheets.  Lockout equipment.  Wear specified pMDI PPE when working on the resin guns, resin pump and filters.

Cleanup Equipment (Ink Jets, Change Liquid and Air Filters)

Pressurized systems, liquid slip hazard.   

Turn off equipment, depressurize, use catch pan for spills, dispose of cleanup material properly.

Skin/Trim Pileups.

Saws, conveyors, chains, belts. 

Lockout equipment before entering the saw shack to remove skins/trim pieces.  Ensure saw blades have stopped moving before reaching hands and arms into equipment.

Cleaning fiberline around belts and motors.

 

 

Conveyor pinch points.  Trim saws.  Catching air wands in rolls or belts.  Airborne or static resinated fibers. 

Keep hands and clothing away from saws and pinch points. Be sure belt and chain guards are in place. Be sure conveyor drive is locked out and stopped before unplugging.  Follow specific PPE requirements for cleaning up resinated fibers.

Handling master skins.

Burn from hot skin; pinch points on unloader belts and rollers; falling while straightening skins in the unloader.

Wear gloves when handling hot skins.  Lockout unloader belts before working on them.  Keep hands away from unloader belts and rollers while they are running. Communicate with and be sure the rest of crew knows your intentions before working on the unloader. Use fixed ladders attached to the unloader to access skins.  Move master skins carefully and follow plant specific procedures.

Resetting breakers and over loads on starters.

Arc flash, dust explosions, and shock hazards. 

Make certain the starter is not energized by turning associated equipment off with the push button or other style of switch before turning the disconnect off at the panel. Wear proper arc flash gown before opening panels. Make certain the door is latched when finished and never stand in front of the cabinet when it is being energized.

Working on elevated structures.

Slips and falls.

Analyze the situation. Wear fall protection when working at unguarded heights above six feet or when traveling and/or operating any high lift equipment.

Exterior equipment cleanup, maintenance, and repair.

Various potential hazards when working near, on, or in a baghouse, cyclones, dryer tube, etc.

Watch for traffic, slick or uneven surfaces, and follow all safety training related to the task. When doing work that is unfamiliar to you check with the manager to gain clear and complete understanding of all procedures and instructions involved.  Do not attempt to do work for which you have not been trained.  Follow lock-out training.

Repairs, maintenance, and other non-routine tasks.

Wrench slipping; lifting heavy parts; equipment starting up

Discuss safety implication associated with non-routine task with your shift manager prior to starting the work.  Use proper lifting techniques.  Use the correct tools for the job.  Do not attempt to do work for which you have not been trained.  Follow lock-out training.

Moving dies.

Lifting heavy dies (tipping).  Dies sliding off the forks. Can’t brake quickly.

Use forklift rated for the load.  Drive slowly and cautiously.  Travel with die to the back of the forks.

General Cleanup

Dust/Fiber in air, working around automated equipment

Only use compressed air on motors and areas that can’t be reached with a broom. Use approved blow down stations when blowing down yourself; be aware of pinch points and moving equipment. Follow all lock-out/tag-out procedures, use dust mask/respirators as required.


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.
 


Nearest Major Market: Alexandria Louisiana