General Production

Jeld-Wen Inc.•Rantoul, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

JELD-WEN is seeking a General Production employee to support assembly operations and finished-product production at its Rantoul, Illinois plant. The role involves gathering and checking materials, using hand and power tools, and operating applicable machinery and equipment to meet production goals. The employee performs repetitive assembly tasks, positions parts and materials for assembly, and labels finished products to match the appropriate paperwork. The employee must identify and report defective materials or questionable conditions, maintain a clean and orderly work area, follow plant safety policies and OSHA guidelines, and report unsafe conditions to supervision. Other duties may be assigned by management. The role requires working in a manufacturing environment that may include exposure to fumes, airborne particles, moving machinery, vibration, and loud noise, as well as the ability to lift and move materials weighing 10 to 75 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read a tape measure accurately.
Ability to multiply, divide, add, and subtract.
Ability to read and comprehend basic verbal and written instructions.
Ability to work in an environment with fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and machines, vibrations, and loud noises.
Ability to adhere to safety protocols, including OSHA guidelines.
Ability to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to occasionally and/or frequently lift or move stock, materials, and unfinished or finished production materials weighing between 10 and 75 pounds.
Ability and motivation to learn.
Ability to work in a manufacturing and fast-paced environment.
Energetic and enthusiastic attitude.
Responsible attitude and results-driven approach.
Must pass a 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

Gather materials and use appropriate hand tools, machinery, and equipment to support assembly and finished-product production and achieve production goals.
Assist with assembly operations as directed by management.
Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to appropriate plant personnel, including group leaders, group managers, or quality control personnel.
Label finished products to match the appropriate paperwork.
Keep the work area and equipment clean and orderly, follow prescribed safety regulations and OSHA guidelines, and report unsafe conditions to supervision.
Perform repetitive assembly functions using hand or power tools and applicable machinery and equipment.
Retrieve raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished products for assembly; check material quality, type, quantity, and dimensions.
Place materials and parts in the specified relationship to each other.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.