Production Specialist

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

Shipping/Receiving Associates work as part of a team to load and unload merchandise from carriers and receive goods in detail while checking the quantity and quality of merchandise. This individual is required to be licensed to use powered forklift which may be used when loading and unloading trucks and moving freight from receiving to designated staging areas. A successful candidate must have a high level of work commitment, attention to detail and the ability to learn and follow procedures.

Position Responsibilities:

• Loading and unloading merchandise using designated equipment
• Receiving special orders as well as stock replacement.
• Identifying and reading vendor packing slips, carrier shipping documents, UPC labels and other documents and comparing to purchase orders to ensure accuracy.
• Counting carton freight and merchandise to satisfy freight bill.
• Following appropriate procedures to ship and receive transferred merchandise.
• Researching shipment/paperwork discrepancies and resolving scheduling or delivery issues/conflicts.
• Maintaining lift equipment.
• Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Moving freight from receiving to designated staging areas using the appropriate equipment and communicating with the Shipping Team to ensure merchandise is optimally staged.
• Cleaning and maintaining shipping and receiving areas (e.g. removing pallets and cardboard boxes from the floor, clearing area to make room for new merchandise)

Experience/Knowledge Required:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings and possible evenings.
• Excellent communication skills and customer service skills.
• Excellent decision-making ability and problem-solving skills.

Who We Are

Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, JELD-WEN is a leading global manufacturer of high-performance interior and exterior building products, offering one of the broadest selections of windows, interior and exterior doors, and wall systems. JELD-WEN delivers a differentiated customer experience, providing construction professionals with durable, energy-efficient products and labor-saving services that help them maximize productivity and create beautiful, secure spaces for all to enjoy. The JELD-WEN team is driven by innovation and committed to creating safe, sustainable environments for customers, associates, and local communities. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide; LaCantina™ and VPI™ in North America; Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe; and Corinthian®, Stegbar®, and Breezway® in Australia.

In 2022, Newsweek named JELD-WEN as one of America’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 discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.

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