Production Operator-Lay-up 2nd shift

Clayton Homes•Morristown, TN

About The Position

The Production Operator-Lay-up performs the functions of Feeder, Panel Flip, Door Build, and Sorter. Layup team members are required to learn all four duties and rotate between them after building 15 stacks of 30 doors per stack. As a Feeder, the operator reviews the Traveler Ticket to verify door and stile sizes, visually inspects parts for defects, and consistently feeds the stile, rail, lock block, and core in the required order. The operator maintains the Top Door Builder’s pace, follows the daily Production Building Schedule, and cleans the work area at the end of the shift. As a Panel Flip operator, the team member checks door skins for defects, maintains the Door Builders’ work pace, follows the daily Production Building Schedule, and cleans the work area at the end of the shift. As a Door Builder, the operator assembles interior doors from door skins, stile, rail, lock block, and core; ensures parts are correctly positioned; visually checks parts for defects; maintains a pace of 30 assembled doors per 8:30 minutes; and cleans the work area at the end of the shift. As a Sorter, the operator reviews part numbers on the Traveler Ticket, inspects parts for defects, removes defective parts and records scrap on a tracking document, and places the stile, rails, lock block, and core on the parts cart in the correct positions and quantities. The operator cleans the work area at the end of the shift.

Requirements

  • Consistently attends work and arrives on time.
  • Dependable and able to follow instructions and respond to Team Leader and Supervisor direction.
  • Meets productivity standards, completes work in a timely manner, and strives to increase productivity.
  • Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
  • Balances team and individual responsibilities.
  • Can read, write, and perform basic mathematics.
  • Can use a tape measure for accuracy.
  • Can repetitively lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Can stand and walk for up to four hours at a time.
  • Can perform repetitive pushing, pulling, and lifting.
  • Can work in a fast-paced environment and maintain the team’s pace.

Responsibilities

  • Learn and perform the Feeder, Panel Flip, Door Build, and Sorter duties, rotating after building 15 stacks of 30 doors each.
  • Review Traveler Tickets to verify door size, stile size, and part numbers.
  • Visually inspect door parts and skins for defects and ensure correct positioning and quality.
  • Feed stile, rail, lock block, and core through the feeder in the specified order while maintaining the Top Door Builder’s pace.
  • Assemble interior doors from door skins, stile, rail, lock block, and core, maintaining the stated production pace.
  • Remove defective parts and record scrap on the tracking document.
  • Place parts on the parts cart in the correct positions and quantities.
  • Follow the daily Production Building Schedule and maintain the required work pace.
  • Clean the work area at the end of each shift.

Benefits

  • Flexible health, dental, and vision benefits package for full-time team members.
  • Competitive 401(k) program with investment options and company matching after one year for full- and part-time team members.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Employee Assistance Programs.
  • Paid time for volunteering through the Clayton Impact program.
  • Physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual, and occupational wellness programs available online or in person.
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