General Production

Jeld-Wen Inc.•Spokane, WA

11d•$21 - $32

About The Position

JELD-WEN is seeking a General Production employee for VPI Quality Windows, a commercial division that manufactures windows and patio doors for multi-family construction, including apartments, dormitories, senior living, and hotels. The role performs manufacturing tasks with a focus on safety, quality, and productivity. Work includes preparing vinyl lineals for production through lamination; sawing and machining vinyl and metal for window and door assembly; and assembling and glazing windows and patio doors on an assembly line. Employees are expected to meet daily production rates while maintaining quality standards and to keep their work area safe and clean. Advancement opportunities are available, with an emphasis on promoting from within. Other tasks may be assigned by a Supervisor or Manager as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Stable work history.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Problem-solving and organizational skills.
Ability to work well in a team environment with a diverse workforce.
Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism.
Ability to read and interpret production paperwork and labels.
Proficiency in using metrology instruments and recording inspection data.
Ability to work with manual and powered tools commonly used in manufacturing and assembly environments.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with team assistance.
Ability to perform repetitive motions and work in a fast-paced assembly-line manufacturing environment.
Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day on hard surfaces.
Ability to bend, reach, twist, and climb as required to access materials and operate equipment.
Willingness to wear personal protective equipment at all times and maintain a safe, clean work area.
Overtime may be required, sometimes on short notice, to meet production goals.

Nice To Haves

Two to three years of manufacturing experience; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Prepare vinyl lineals for production using a lamination process.
Saw and machine vinyl and metal in preparation for window and door assembly.
Assemble and glaze windows and patio doors through an assembly-line process.
Work with minimal supervision while maintaining focus on safety, quality, and productivity.
Follow standard work procedures and instructions.
Assist co-workers in analyzing and correcting problems encountered in job assignments.
Meet daily production rates while maintaining quality standards for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
Maintain a safe and clean work area and wear required personal protective equipment.
Complete additional tasks assigned by a Supervisor or Manager to support operations.