JELD-WEN, Inc.
JELD-WEN, Inc.
JELD-WEN, Inc. is a global manufacturing company producing and distributing interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products for residential and commercial applications. Founded in 1960, the company operates across manufacturing, construction, and sustainability, with a focus on product performance, energy efficiency, and responsible production. Its large, diverse workforce supports ongoing improvement in the way building products are designed, made, and delivered to customers.

Production Specialist – Dodson, Louisiana (Onsite)

Production Specialist responsible for operating and maintaining primer-line equipment at JELD-WEN, a global doors and windows manufacturer. The role includes quality testing, equipment cleanup, forklift operation, and production support.

Description

  • Run production equipment safely and efficiently
  • Blend raw materials and oversee primer and humidification-water application
  • Track prime-line performance and settings, correct irregularities, and support maximum runtime
  • Control material usage and alert the operator when the line requires support
  • Complete booth and system cleaning activities
  • Conduct, interpret, and respond to quality tests and results
  • Take part in SQDCI activities
  • Keep the prime line, paint kitchen, humidification deck, and quality-testing areas orderly
  • Coordinate with operators, packagers, incoming and outgoing staff, management, maintenance, and safety personnel
  • Keep written and electronic records and production data accurate and complete
  • Check equipment for wear or faults and report problems
  • Carry out or support maintenance and preventive-maintenance work to reduce downtime
  • Use forklifts and other required equipment
  • Train for and cover other department roles during breaks, lunch periods, and vacations
  • Follow company policies and procedures and complete additional assigned work

Requirements

  • Operate production equipment safely and efficiently
  • Mix raw materials and monitor primer and humidification-water application areas
  • Interpret assigned quality tests and data and take appropriate action
  • Apply line parameters and grading specifications correctly
  • Recognize equipment components, subsystems, support systems, and related terminology
  • Perform or support maintenance and preventive-maintenance activities
  • Understand the responsibilities of a Prime Line Operator
  • Learn other department roles for temporary coverage
  • Operate a forklift and other required equipment
  • Keep the tools required for the position available and maintained
  • Use required PPE, including eye and hearing protection, gloves when handling skins, and fall protection at unguarded heights above six feet or when operating high-lift equipment
  • Complete and follow required training and procedures for safety, lockout/tagout, confined spaces, fall protection, ergonomics, forklifts, PPE, emergency preparedness, hazard communication, electrical safety, and blood-borne pathogen prevention
  • Work overtime when required

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and benefits packages
  • Medical and dental coverage
  • Generous leave programs
  • Retirement plan

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