General Production - Weekend

Jeld-Wen Inc. • Spokane, WA

11d • $21 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

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

Shift: Friday - Sunday 5:45 AM - 6:45 PM
Pay Rate: $21.01/ Hour with $2.50 shift differential

Who we are

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.

Job Overview

The primary role of General Production is to perform tasks with a focus on safety, quality, and productivity.

Level 1 General production starts at $21.01/hr with benefits.

Requirements

• This role requires 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
• 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.
• Candidates must be comfortable working with both manual and powered tools commonly used in manufacturing and assembly environments. These include, but are not limited to:
• Mallets
• Putty knives
• Self-retracting knives
• Diagonal cutters
• Glazing guns
• Drills
• Saws
• Sanders
• Vacuum hoists
• Mills
• Punches
• Routers
• Pallet jacks
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Stable work history with preferred 2 – 3 years of manufacturing experience. 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.

Responsibilities

• Be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Process-driven with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Assists co-workers in analyzing and correcting problems encountered in job assignments to perform work according to standard work procedures and instructions
• Additional tasks may be assigned by the Supervisor or Manager as needed to support operations.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED