Production Specialist
Date: Sep 21, 2026
Location: Dodson, LA, US, 71422
Company: Jeld-Wen Inc.
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Job Title: Production Specialist I (Primeline Assistant)
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Production:
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- Operate the equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- Mix raw materials and monitor application areas of primer and humidification water.
- Assist operator to monitor all operations and parameters of the prime line and take steps to resolve any irregularities while insuring maximum run time.
- Optimize material usage and notify operator of line needs to do so.
- Assure proper relief before departing – Overtime may be required.
- Perform booth clean ups in a safe and efficient manner.
- Quality:
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- Perform, interpret, and act on assigned quality tests/data.
- Participate in SQDCI
- Understand, associate, and apply line parameters and grading specifications to operational decisions.
- Housekeeping:
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- Perform system clean-up tasks as required.
- Maintain housekeeping along prime line, paint kitchen, humidification deck, and quality testing areas.
- Communications:
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- Communicate with prime line operator and packager throughout the shift regarding skin quality and process conditions.
- Communicate with on coming and off going personnel to ensure 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:
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- 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 maintenance and management.
- Perform/assist in maintenance and preventive maintenance tasks to minimize downtime
- General:
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- Know and understand all duties and responsibilities of Prime Line 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.
- Production Specialist (Finish)
- 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.
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. Use ladders going in and out of paint kitchens. Discuss all non-routine tasks with your manager prior to start.
This position is a tier pay position. Criteria for each pay level is:
Pay Level 1 – Learning and performing job as required
Pay Level 2 – Able to perform assigned tasks/duties efficiently and lower level positions
Pay Level 3 – Able to perform assigned tasks/duties and lower level positions, along with the
ability to train associates to perform these tasks/duties
Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Eye Protection, Hearing Protection, Gloves when handling skins, and Fall Protection when working at unguarded heights above six feet or when traveling and/or operating any high lift equipment. Face shield and safety glasses are required: When you are using or within 10 feet of any of the following: wire wheels, power wire brush, cut off wheel, portable grinder, bench grinder.
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TASK |
HAZARDS |
SAFE WORK INSTRUCTION |
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Priming skins |
Skin handling, runner handling (splinters), storage conveyors, slippery floors, straightening heavy loads of skins, scissor lifts, conveyor belt nip points. |
Wear gloves. Stay off of storage conveyors unless off and locked out. Keep floors clean and dry. Get help straightening loads. Keep all scissor lift guards in place and do not place any body parts on or under lifts. Do not approach nip points unless equipment is off and locked out.
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Paint Booth Cleanup |
Booth chains, muscle-skeletal injuries from heavy lifting, paint dust, high-pressure paint system, slippery work surface, scrapers have sharp edges. |
Wear gloves. White suits are also available. Never clean trough unless booth chains and paint supply are off and locked out. Use proper lifting technique. Keep booth work surfaces clean and dry to avoid slip hazards. Use caution when scraping trough. Never scrape towards any body part. |
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Adjusting infeed suction cups |
Scissors lift, pinch points, automated equipment. |
Stay off scissors lift and conveyor unless turned off and locked out. Lock out feeder prior to adjusting equipment. |
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Cleaning paint booth air filters |
Paint dust, dust explosion, muscle-skeletal injuries from heavy lifting. |
Wear gloves and dust mask. Be sure mask fits correctly. Do not perform welding or cutting in the in vicinity. |
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Cleaning paint tips & paint filters |
High pressure paint system, pinch points, slippery work surface. |
Lockout paint supply prior to beginning work. Never lean into or over paint chains to clean tips. Keep work surfaces clean and dry to avoid slip hazards. |
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Changing paint pumps
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Primer can cause skin and eye irritation. Pumps are heavy. Wrench slips. |
Wear latex gloves and safety glasses. Lockout hydraulic motor and paint bleed off pump pressure before beginning work. Follow Jeld-Wen lockout procedures. Get help or extra equipment to lift the pump. Use properly sized wrenches for the task. |
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Monitor and fill paint use tote. |
Do not over fill paint use tote. Keep hands and loose clothing away from paint mixer. |
Carefully monitor paint use tote and do not over fill. Keep hands and body parts clear of paint mixer.
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Cleaning humidification spray tips |
Pressurized humidification spray system, pinch points, slippery work surface. |
Wear latex gloves and safety glasses. Lockout supply water and bleed off pressure before beginning work. Never lean over conveyor to clean tips. Use properly sized wrenches for the task. Keep work surfaces clean and dry to avoid slip hazards.
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Machine maintenance |
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When doing work that is unfamiliar to you check with the task supervisor 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. |
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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. Make certain the door is latched and never stand in front of the cabinet when it is being energized. Never open an electrical panel unless wearing the appropriate arch flash gear and PPE. |
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Moving loads of door skins or supplies with a forklift. |
Unstable loads and stacks. Heavy loads, pedestrian traffic, blind corners, slick floors, elevated loads, forklift tipping over, other lift truck traffic, uneven and rough floors or roads. |
Use backstops when available. Don’t exceed lift capacity of the forklift. Use your horn to warn pedestrians of forklift traffic, slow down at blind spots. Travel with empty forks as close to the floor as possible. Use absorbent to dry wet surfaces. Carry loads as close to the floor as possible. Carry loads back on the forks. Do not carry riders. Use caution when working in congested areas. Follow all JELD-WEN lift truck procedures. (YOU ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT). |
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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. |
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Cleaning Oven Filters. |
Dust, confined space. |
Lockout procedures, confined space procedures, dust masks. |
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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