General Production

Jeld-Wen Inc.•Pataskala, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Production Associate supports manufacturing operations by assisting with the assembly of JELD-WEN products using hand and power tools, machinery, and equipment. This role is responsible for gathering materials, performing repetitive assembly tasks, labeling finished products, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met in a fast-paced production environment. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, able to perform physical work, and motivated to learn while contributing to daily production goals.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Ability to read a tape measure accurately
Ability to multiply, divide, add and subtract
Must have the ability to read and comprehend basic verbal and written instructions
Ability to work in an environment where exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and machines, vibrations and loud noises.
Ability to adhere to all safety protocols including OSHA guidelines as mentioned above are mandatory.
Ability to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally and/or frequently lift and/or move stock, materials and unfinished and finished production oriented materials in and near their work areas that weigh between 10 and 75 pounds.
The ability and motivation to learn
The ability to work in a manufacturing and fast paced environment
Very energetic and enthusiastic
Responsible attitude
Results driven
Must be able to pass background check and drug screen
Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment

Responsibilities

Gathers the necessary materials, uses the appropriate hand tools, and operates applicable machinery and equipment in the various plants to support the assembly floor and the finished product while achieving production goals, quotas and objectives
Assists in the assembly operations as directed by management to achieve the goals and objectives of JELD-WEN
Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to appropriate plant personnel including, but not limited to, Group Leaders, or Group Managers or quality control personnel
Labels finished products to match appropriate paperwork
Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations per plant policies and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines
This includes, but is not limited to, the use of safety glasses, ear plugs, masks, pants, close toed shoes, and associated safety equipment in order to be on the plant floor and assemble the product, and perform the job duties in a safe and efficient/effective manner; Reports unsafe conditions to appropriate supervision
Performs other duties as assigned by management.
Perform repetitive type assembly functions using hand or power tools, and applicable machinery and equipment to assist in the assembly of the JELD-WEN product line
Retrieve raw materials, semi-finished, and finished products for proper assembly; Must check the quality of material pulled from raw stock and manufactured materials, and assure correct type, amount, and appropriate dimensions for assembly
Places materials and parts in specified relationship to each other