Production Specialist

QXO • Dallas, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Specialist supports manufacturing and production operations by assisting in the cutting, assembly, and handling of building materials. This hands-on role helps ensure products are produced accurately, safely, and efficiently in a fast-paced, physically active environment. The role follows production work orders and specifications, performs quality checks, prepares workstations and materials, and works with supervisors and team members to meet production goals. The position is primarily performed in a manufacturing and production environment, with exposure to machinery, moving equipment, dust, noise, vibration, and varying temperatures. Required PPE must be worn in designated production areas. Overtime, weekends, or extended hours may be required based on production schedules.

Requirements

• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
• Willingness and ability to learn manufacturing processes, equipment, and product requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to safely use basic hand and power tools after training.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately and consistently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive physical tasks.
• Ability to regularly lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds; assistance or mechanical equipment is used for heavier materials.
• Frequent use of hand tools, power tools, and production equipment after appropriate training.
• Required PPE must be worn in designated production areas.
• Overtime, weekends, or extended hours may be required based on production schedules.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous manufacturing, production, construction, carpentry, warehouse, or related experience is a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with work orders, blueprints, layouts, or technical drawings is a plus.
• Previous experience with hand tools, power tools, or production equipment is a plus.
• Experience within truss, building components, millwork, or other building-products manufacturing is a plus.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce building products according to work orders, layouts, and specifications.
• Read and interpret production paperwork, blueprints, and measuring tools to ensure accuracy.
• Measure, mark, position, and fasten materials using hand and power tools.
• Inspect materials and completed products to ensure quality and compliance with specifications.
• Identify and remove damaged or non-conforming materials.
• Set up workstations, tools, and materials for production runs.
• Move completed products to staging or designated production areas.
• Perform quality checks and support changeovers as needed during production.
• Maintain awareness of production schedules and workflow priorities.
• Follow all safety policies, PPE requirements, and operational procedures.
• Inspect tools and equipment before use and report safety or maintenance concerns.
• Operate equipment and machinery safely and responsibly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area.
• Work closely with supervisors and team members to meet daily production goals.
• Communicate production issues, material shortages, or quality concerns promptly.
• Support continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health care benefits.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Benefits for union-represented roles are determined by the applicable collective bargaining agreement and may differ from standard company benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed