General Production
About The Position
JELD-WEN is hiring an entry-level General Production associate for the VPI Lamination Department, which manufactures laminated finishes for windows and patio doors used in multi-family construction. The position supports lamination production with an emphasis on safety, quality, reliability, and productivity. Duties include learning basic lamination processes; infeeding and outfeeding lamination machines; preparing, loading, and racking vinyl material; and bundling and packaging finished vinyl lineals. The role also supports production flow, quality checks, and housekeeping.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Stable work history; preferred 2–3 years of manufacturing experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Ability to work well in a team with a diverse workforce.
- Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with professionalism.
- Ability to read and interpret production paperwork and labels.
- Demonstrated proficiency using metrology instruments and recording inspection data.
- Ability to work and stand for full shifts and perform the duties of the role.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with team assistance.
- Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day on hard surfaces, with frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and climbing as needed.
- Ability to work in hot, humid environments and in a fast-paced assembly-line manufacturing environment involving repetitive motions.
- Willingness to wear required personal protective equipment and maintain a safe, clean work area.
- Comfort using manual and powered tools commonly used in manufacturing and assembly.
Nice To Haves
- Lamination experience.
- Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Familiarity with metric tape measures.
Responsibilities
- Support and participate in the company’s safety and health program.
- Learn and perform General Production Lamination roles as needed to meet daily production needs.
- Identify, locate, and stage products and materials to maximize productivity.
- Follow verbal and written instructions from department leads and supervisors.
- Load and unload lamination equipment and perform role-specific in-process quality checks.
- Gather materials, move units, change over machines, and load and unload products to assist team members.
- Help analyze and correct work-assignment problems and follow standard operating procedures.
- Follow documented Standard Work and flex between positions to support production output.
- As assigned, perform quality checks, finish products, and help load trucks.
- Meet production rates while maintaining quality standards for raw materials, work in progress, and finished goods.
- Maintain a safe and clean work area and perform housekeeping, including cleaning restrooms and sweeping and mopping floors and production areas.
- Perform additional tasks assigned by a supervisor or manager to support operations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance for employees and their families.
- Up to 15 days of vacation leave accrued annually.
- Ten paid holidays per calendar year.
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
- Prescription Drug Plan.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee Discount Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
