General Production

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a General Production to join our growing team.

Position: General Production

Location: Rantoul, IL

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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;
• Assists in the assembly operations as directed by management to achieve the goals and objectives of JELD-WEN
• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to appropriate plant personnel including, but not limited to, Group Leaders, or Group Managers or quality control personnel
• Labels finished products to match appropriate paperwork
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and 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, pants, close toed 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.
• Perform repetitive type assembly functions using hand or power tools, and applicable machinery and equipment to assist in the assembly of the JELD-WEN product line
• Retrieve raw materials, semi-finished, and finished products for proper assembly; Must check the quality of material pulled from raw stock and manufactured materials, and assure correct type, amount, and appropriate dimensions for assembly
• Places materials and parts in specified relationship to each other

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately
• Ability to multiply, divide, add and subtract
• Must have the ability to read and comprehend basic verbal and written instructions
• Ability to work in an environment where exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and machines, vibrations and loud noises.
• Ability to adhere to all safety protocols including OSHA guidelines as mentioned above are mandatory.
• Ability 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.
• The ability and motivation to learn
• The ability to work in a manufacturing and fast paced environment
• Very energetic and enthusiastic
• Responsible attitude
• Results driven
• Must be able to pass background check and drug screen
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment

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. Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees will accrue up to 15 days’ vacation leave annually and receive ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees can also enroll in the following company benefit programs including, 401k Retirement Savings Plan, Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Employee Discount Program.

Expected pay for this role is between $22.19 to $23.13 per hour and is based on experience and qualifications.

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.