General Production

General Production

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a General Production to join our growing team. VPI Quality Windows is a commercial division of JELD-WEN, Inc. that focuses on manufacturing windows and patio doors for multi-family construction with a particular focus on apartments, dormitories, senior living, and hotels. The primary role of General Production is to perform the general production/line duties as directed in the lamination department with a focus on safety, quality, reliability, and productivity. This is an entry level manufacturing position with a strong emphasis around learning the basic lamination process and performing the line duties around said processes. This includes infeeding/outfeeding of the lamination machines, as well as bundling/packaging of vinyl lineals (finished goods). Level 1 General production starts at $21.01/hr with benefits.

The company's mission is to deliver on time, high quality, contemporary laminated finishes that elevate the aesthetic of our window and door products, providing customers with beautiful, design forward custom color options that reflect today's architectural trends.

Principal Job Duties and Responsibilities include: actively supporting and participating in the company's safety and health program, learning all General Production Lamination roles as needed to support production needs daily, understanding the products we use and how to locate and stage in a way to maximize productivity, performing infeed and outfeed duties- loading and unloading the lamination equipment and be able to perform all associate IQC (Quality Checks) specific to each role, assisting other team members through gathering materials, moving units, changing machine over and loading and unloading products, assisting co-workers in analyzing and correcting problems encountered in job assignments to perform work according to standard operating procedures, following documented Standard Work within their work cell/assigned area and "flex" to different positions to support production output in a professional manner, depending on assigned area, may be expected to perform quality checks, finish products in full, and assist in loading trucks, must able to work/stand for full shifts and perform all duties as required for the General Production role, must be willing to do housekeeping including cleaning restrooms, sweeping and mopping floors and production area.

Position Requirements include: consistent physical activity throughout the shift, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying materials weighing up to 50 lbs independently and up to 100 lbs with team assistance, work may involve repetitive motions and working in a fast-paced assembly line manufacturing environment, employees must be able to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day on hard surfaces, frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and climbing may be required to access materials and operate equipment, ability to read and interpret production paperwork and labels, ability to work in hot, humid environments, demonstrated proficiency in using metrology instruments and recording inspection data, personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times, and employees are expected to maintain a safe and clean work area, overtime may be required, sometimes on short notice, to meet production goals, must meet daily production rates while maintaining quality standards for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods, advancement opportunities are available, with a strong emphasis on promoting from within, candidates must be comfortable working with both manual and powered tools commonly used in manufacturing and assembly environments.

Required Skills and Experience include: high school diploma or equivalent, stable work history with preferred 2 – 3 years of manufacturing experience, lamination experience is a plus, recent graduates are encouraged to apply, strong verbal and written communications skills, proven problem solving and organizational skills, works well in a team environment with a diverse workforce, ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism.

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.

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 $21.01 to $32.64 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.