Door Assembly Technician - Fast-Paced Production

D.W. Distribution; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

D.W. Distribution in Lancaster, TX is seeking a Production Associate for the Exterior division.

You will be responsible for assembling pre-hung door units, maintaining line pace, and safely operating equipment. This role requires basic math and attention to detail, with potential cross-training across warehouse, production, and packaging operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of experience in wood products/millwork or related industry.
• Forklift certification desirable.
• Ability to perform basic math and take measurements.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-hung door production tasks as assigned by supervisors.
• Maintains a work pace that matches the assembly line pace with minimal errors and no delays.
• Safely utilizes machinery as directed.
• Performs accurate measurements to ensure product quality.
• Follows work tickets to ensure order accuracy.
• Utilizes forklifts for movement of materials within the plant.
• Receives materials from vendors and ensures order accuracy; stores materials properly.
• Receives production orders and arranges materials to optimize workflow.
• Receives special orders and ensures accuracy.
• Receives product from the line and prepares it for delivery.
• Marks products for delivery and oversees safe transport by forklift.
• Stages product to enable efficient loading and delivery.

Skills

Door assembly experience

Forklift operation

Basic math & measurements

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift operation certification

Job description

D.W. Distribution, an SBP brand is currently hiring Production Associates for our Exterior division within our Door Fabrication facility in Lancaster, TX. The Production Associate is a fast-paced position whose major responsibility is the assembly of pre-hung door units. The Production Associate will typically be assigned to one specific operation of the DDF but may be cross-trained and utilized in other areas depending on business needs. The three main operational areas of the DDF include warehouse operations, production operations and post-production packaging operations.

Essential Functions

• Performs pre-hung door production tasks as assigned by their supervisors.
• Maintains a work pace that matches the pace of the assembly line without excessive errors, and without causing delays
• Safely utilizes machinery as directed
• Performs accurate measurements to ensure the quality of the product
• Follows work tickets to ensure the accuracy of the order
• Utilizes forklifts for the movement of materials within the DDF Plant
• Receives materials from vendors, ensures the order’s accuracy and properly stores the materials within the warehouse
• Receives production orders, picks materials need by the production staff, and arranges them in ways that makes order productions efficient
• Receives special orders from the DeSoto Millwork Branch, and ensures its accuracy
• Receives the product from the production line
• Appropriately marks the products for delivery to the customer
• Utilizes forklifts to allow for the safe transportation of the product from the production line to the staging area
• Stages the product in a manner that allows for efficient loading and delivery

Safety

• Complies with all OSHA safety requirements, work rules and regulations
• Utilizes proper body mechanics when lifting objects up to 50 pounds, and gets assistance for lifts of greater than 50 pounds
• Reports unsafe conditions and behaviors to their supervisor
• Maintains the cleanliness of their work areas

General/Administrative

• Supports the company vision and mission, and demonstrates the corporate core values in all professional activities.
• Complies with all OSHA safety requirements, work rules and regulations.
• Compiles and maintain all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.
• Follows systems and procedures outlined in company manuals.
• All other duties as requested by management.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum of 1-2 years working in an industry involving wood products, cabinetry, construction, millwork or other similar industries.
• Solid, dependable history of safe, consistent work
• Experience and certification in forklift operations is highly desirable
• The ability to do basic math and take measurements is highly desirable.

We seek to serve people first, and we operate according to a moral compass aimed at doing what is right even when it is hard. DW Distribution brings this values-based perspective to each of our employees, our customers, our suppliers, and our communities. We do not underestimate the power of our employee’s ability to have a uniquely positive impact on the people around us.

We are proud to have the best team in our industry. We have experienced a tremendous amount of growth as a company. This growth has served not only our customer base but has also provided significant opportunities for advancement amongst our employees.

DW Distribution is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy of DW Distribution not to discriminate in hiring and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, military status, genetic information, or other protected class status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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