Door Builder/Yard

Mead Lumber; Hays, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Flexible scheduling

Career growth

Medical, dental, vision

Group Life/AD&D

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Job summary

Mead Lumber Company in Hays, Kansas is seeking a Door Shop Assembler to safely assemble wood and metal components into finished products, load and unload trucks, handle materials, and assist customers with product selection.

Key duties include placing components on jigs, using staple guns and air nailers, operating power saws, verifying dimensions, installing connector plates, and maintaining a clean, safe work area while following all safety policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to read or learn to read a tape measure accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely operate or learn to operate a forklift.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.

Responsibilities

• Accurately place pre-cut wood components onto jigs in accordance with wall panel and door design specifications.
• Assemble components using staple guns, air nail guns, and other required tools.
• Operate power saws and other equipment to prepare materials for assembly.
• Measure and verify dimensions to ensure accuracy and quality of finished products.
• Install metal connector plates at joints per design requirements.
• Work on a door pre-hanging assembly line while maintaining expected production pace.
• Perform routine maintenance and basic upkeep on tools and equipment.
• Safely operate a forklift to move materials to appropriate areas of the shop.
• Load, unload, store, and package materials as required.
• Move completed products to the packaging/shipping area of the production line.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following all safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Blueprints

Tape measure

Attention to detail

Communication

Lifting 50 lbs

Forklift operation

Confidentiality

Job description

Hays
Heartland Building Center of Hays
2510 General Hays Road
Hays, KS 67601, USA

Company Overview: Mead Lumber Company is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50+ operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team-oriented setting.

Why Join Us?

• Employee Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will have a stake in our shared success.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support your lifestyle.
• Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, providing ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.

Job Summary: The Door Shop Assembler is primarily responsible for safely, accurately, and efficiently assembling wood and metal components into finished products in accordance with design measurements and specifications. This position is also responsible for loading and unloading trucks, handling and moving materials, and assisting customers with product selection, loading, and other service needs as necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately place pre-cut wood components onto jigs in accordance with wall panel and door design specifications.
• Assemble components using staple guns, air nail guns, and other required tools.
• Operate power saws and other equipment to prepare materials for assembly.
• Measure and verify dimensions to ensure accuracy and quality of finished products.
• Install metal connector plates at joints per design requirements.
• Work on a door pre-hanging assembly line while maintaining expected production pace.
• Perform routine maintenance and basic upkeep on tools and equipment.
• Safely operate a forklift to move materials to appropriate areas of the shop.
• Pick and pull production materials as needed to support workflow.
• Load, unload, store, and package materials as required.
• Move completed products to the packaging/shipping area of the production line.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following all safety policies and procedures.

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications:

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to read or learn to read a tape measure accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely operate or learn to operate a forklift.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.

Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer. We also offer our employees competitive pay as well as the benefits listed below:

Additional Benefits Include:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

• 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD
• Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Employment Opportunity: Mead Lumber Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected basis prohibited by law.

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