Door Shop Production Associate - Rockford

Door Shop Production Associate

Rugby Architectural Building Products is a wholesale distributor of specialty building products, operating out of 26 branches throughout the United States. Our primary business is non-structural architectural grade building products sold principally to customers who create and produce end-products for the commercial, industrial, retail, residential and institutional markets.

The Door Shop Production Associate works in the door shop and supports the manufacturing and assembly of interior and exterior doors. This role involves assisting with production tasks, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, staging doors for the next day's production, and ensuring that quality standards are met. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, reliable, and able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

What's in it for you:

• Pay: $18-23/hr. dependent on experience
• Shift Times: 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. (overtime on occasion)
• Competitive Medical Dental Vision
• Corporate Wellness & Longevity Programs
• 401(k) Traditional & Roth with Match
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Great TEAM environment

Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Pull and stage doors for the next day's production, ensuring they are organized and ready for assembly.
• Load, unload, and move materials as required.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment following all safety procedures.
• Report equipment malfunctions or material shortages to the supervisor.
• Support inventory management and restocking of materials.
• Collaborate with team members to meet daily production goals.

Job Requirements (Education & Experience):

• Experience with a production environment, especially in the wood working industries, is a huge plus (machine operators, machinist, assemblers, etc)
• Experienced in forklift operation, cherry picker and similar equipment (certification preferred)
• Lumber yard/ door experience a plus.
• Skilled in verifying incoming materials against documentation, reporting discrepancies or damage, and ensuring proper inventory handling.
• An effective communicator who works well with customers and team members to resolve fabrication or delivery issues.
• Reliable and flexible, with the ability to locate, stage, and prepare materials for timely customer pickup or delivery.
• Assist our delivery drivers by loading and securing material in the truck.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Strong physical stamina this role requires a lot of physical activity. You will routinely lift and carry products from 75-100 lbs. weight with a helper.
• The functions of this position are performed in a production warehouse, consistently exposed to modest amounts of heat, dust, fumes and noise.

This role is a Safety Sensitive position and subject to routine drug screenings. At Rugby, our goal is to lead the industry! We will accomplish this goal by creating an environment where each team member is challenged to achieve their personal best using their talent, together building a community based on our values of Fairness, Commitment to Excellence, and maintaining Rugby as a Performance Meritocracy.