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Date: Aug 21, 2026

Location: Dodson, LA, US, 71422

Company: Jeld-Wen Inc.

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

 

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  1. Production:
    1. Operate forklift in a safe and efficient manner.
    2. Load trailers for outbound shipments.
    3. Unload trailers with incoming shipments
    4. Assure proper relief before departing – Overtime may be required.
  1. Quality:
    1. Ensure proper labeling and packaging of finished door skin loads.
    2. Ensure trucks are loaded with correct quantities and products.
    3. Ensure all shipping records are complete and accurately maintained.
    4. Ensure loads are stacked correctly to avoid product damage.
  1. Housekeeping:
    1. Maintain forklifts and clean as needed.
    2. Assist with primeline cleanups as needed.
    3. Maintain housekeeping and organization in warehouse.
  1. Communications:
    1. Communicate with Shipping Lead and Warehouseman throughout the shift regarding process and inventory conditions.
    2. Communicate with oncoming 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.
  1. Maintenance:
    1. Complete daily forklift inspections.
    2. Be familiar with components, sub-systems, support systems, and terminology of the equipment.
    3. Perform/assist in maintenance and preventive maintenance tasks to minimize downtime
  1. General:
    1. Crosstrain and fill in for the Warehouseman and Packager as required.
    2. Abide by all company policies and procedures.
    3. Maintain required tools for use on the job.
    4. Implement and understand 5S.
    5. 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 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.

 

TASK

HAZARDS

SAFE WORK INSTRUCTION

Loading and unloading trailers.

Truck pulling away from dock while being loaded.  Failure of dropped tailers support legs while inside the trailer.

Make sure that the trailer is in contact with the dock bumpers and that the wheels are chocked.  Never enter a dropped trailer unless the nose is supported by a jack.

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).

Forklift and machine maintenance

Pinch points, chains, and sprockets.

Do not reach through mast unless it has been blocked up.  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. 

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.

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.

Dumping hoppers

Heavy loads, pedestrian traffic, blind corners, slick floors, elevated loads, forklift tipping over, other lift truck traffic, uneven and rough floors or roads, overloaded dumpsters.

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).

 


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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