Production Specialist

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

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

Hiring Now – Immediate need for new Manufacturing Team Members

American Building Supply (ABS), a subsidiary of Jeld Wen, and one of the Nation’s largest wholesale suppliers of Doors, Door Hardware, Windows, and Millwork, currently has positions available for Production Specialist to assist our Manufacturing Division in providing value-added goods and services to our customers.

JELD-WEN is one of the world’s largest door and window manufacturers, with more than 22,000 employees operating in 24 countries globally. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, JELD-WEN designs, produces and distributes an extensive range of interior and exterior doors, wood, vinyl and aluminum windows.

Depending on assignment, our team members may do any of the following duties: 

• Custom stain matching and stain formula control in the stain lab
• Respirator certification requirement
• Hazardous waste certification required for acetone, waste stain, sealer, and top coat
• Specialized training on finish stain/finish paint application
• Sealant application training through SW for proprietary clear finish
• Hazardous/flammable material management certification requirement for all stain storage, mixing, and wasting
• Proprietary training to dyes, dispersions, and colorants for custom color match development utilizing ‘StainWare’ software proprietary to SW and custom stain formulation
• Training and utilization of LAB reading and graph evaluation for LAB reading and color match consistency
• Read production tag and interpret proper program to run on machine
• Detect and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety rules.
• Routinely checks machine setup, tooling and calibration for routing doors and door components.
• Exercise focused mental concentration in the presence of high-speed cutting and milling equipment
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally team lifting anything exceeding 50 pounds
• Perform mathematical valuations, as well as read and understand technical drawings
• Start of shift preventative maintenance inspection
• Material preparation and material handling
• Other general warehouse duties as needed
• Work overtime as needed to satisfy customers demands

Previous experience in a manufacturing or similar environment is preferred, but not required.

What we offer:

• As well as a safe, challenging & fast paced working environment
• Competitive Benefits, including Paid Time Off, Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, 401k and Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunities to cross-train, enhance your skillset and advance your career

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. Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees will accrue up to 15 days’ vacation leave annually and receive ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees can also enroll in the following company benefit programs including, 401k Retirement Savings Plan, Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Employee Discount Program.

Expected pay for this role is between $27.03 to $29.03  per hour and is based on experience and qualifications.

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.