Production Associate

Production Associate

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. We're focused on exciting opportunities within the home, security and commercial building markets. Our driving purpose is to elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.

At Fortune Brands, we're building something big. We're advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. We're delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. To make it all happen, we've transformed our workplace into an environment where smart, ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential.

When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

Job Description

This role will primarily support our Finishing Team, but can provide support in various departments, which may include some or all of the following:

• Operate mobile equipment to transport materials as directed
• Assist other team members with physically moving/carrying materials from one location to another
• Utilize hand tools to assemble small component made-to-stock parts (ex. hinges), while meeting or beating established production quotas
• Prep rails by attaching all gaskets, basic hardware, and setting blocks to the rail for the assembly process
• Pull materials for manufacturing and ensure physical inventory records are maintained
• Prepare and protect products, as needed, for the Packing Department
• Prep parts for the finishing process
• Remove bars from the dip tank following its cycle and hang bars on racks for the drying process
• Move parts and extrusions in and out of the ovens
• Support the Warehousing Team to pull inventory, as needed, according to the production schedule
• Perform physical counts of inventory on hand
• Perform inspections, as needed, to ensure quality parts; immediately report damaged or scratched materials
• Provide support for thermal break machining functions
• Assemble various fenestration products, in alignment with the production schedule
• Visually check parts and/or glass for scratches, dings, and dents prior to assembly
• Assist with housekeeping, organization, and continuous improvement projects as assigned

Maintain a clean and safe environment

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
• Ability to safely lift up to 50lbs on a frequent basis
• Previous experience with hand tools
• Ability to complete basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to read a tape measure

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 2 Years of experience in a related position, preferably in carpentry, construction, and/or manufacturing
• Ability to meet and maintain certification requirements to operate various types powered industrial trucks (ex. forklift, aerial lift, scissor lift, etc.)
• Ability to meet and maintain certification requirements to operate overhead cranes
• Experience with reading shop drawings
• General computer skills

Additional Information

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates' unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Fortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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