Career Opportunities at JELD-WEN: General Production 1st Shift

We Make Doors – Where they lead is up to you…

SUMMARY OF GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION:

Under direct supervision, the General Production position performs work of moderate difficulty and repetitive assembly operations using hand tools and  associated machinery and equipment to assist in the manufacturing and assembly of the full array of JELD-WEN products including, but not limited to, Windows, Exterior Doors, Interior Doors, Patio Doors, and all other JELD-WEN related building products.

This is a 1st shift position with hours starting from Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Gathers the necessary materials, uses the appropriate hand tools, and operates applicable machinery and equipment  in the various plants to support the assembly floor and the finished product while achieving production goals, quotas and objectives


• Provides guidance to other personnel in the assembly operations as directed by management to achieve the goals and objectives of JELD-WEN as written above


• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to appropriate plant personnel.


• Labels finished products to match appropriate paperwork


• Maintains the work area, tools, machinery and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and performs preventive maintenance on same.


• Tends machines to perform force fitting or fastening operations on the assembly line


• Follows prescribed safety regulations per plant policies and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.


• This includes, but is not limited to, the use of safety glasses, ear plugs, masks, steel toed boots/shoes,  and associated safety equipment in order to be on the plant floor and assemble the product, and perform the job duties in a safe and efficient/effective manner; Reports unsafe conditions to appropriate supervision; Performs other duties as assigned by management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative, but not all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.


• The employee must occasionally and/or frequently lift and/or move stock, materials and unfinished and finished production oriented materials in and near their work areas that weigh between 10 and 75 pounds. Reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be reviewed and considered on a case-by case basis.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and machines, vibrations and loud noises. All safety protocols including OSHA guidelines as mentioned above are mandatory.

KNOWLEDGE AND/OR ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Must be at least 18 years old with a HS diploma or GED


• Must be Adaptable, Reliable, Detail oriented, Energetic & Safety minded.


• Must be able to work on your feet all day in a fast-paced production environment.


• Must have reliable transportation & ability to work unexpected overtime.


• Manufacturing/Production experience preferred.


• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug screen.

Please note that this position description/job title is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. These duties may change at any time with reasonable notice to the employee at the discretion of management.

About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. 

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide, LaCantina® and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit corporate.JELD-WEN.com or follow LinkedIn.

JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Best Employers’ and by Newsweek as one of the ‘World’s Most Trustworthy Companies’. 

What we offer

Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. As a global organization, specific benefits may vary, however typically including medical & dental, generous leave policies, retirement program, etc.

JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.

JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.