General Laborer - 2nd Shift

Forte Opening S; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Forte Opening Solutions seeks a General Laborer for 2nd shift in a door manufacturing environment. You will participate in loading, unloading, assembling, and moving doors, rotating through tasks to support production flow.

Responsibilities include following schedules, performing quality checks, operating hand and power tools, and safely using a forklift. A strong attendance record and willingness to work safely are required.

Qualifications

• Read, understand, and follow production schedules.
• Read production orders and schematics; adjust equipment parameters as needed.
• Gather materials according to production schedules for smooth workflow.
• Perform quality checks to meet manufacturing specs.
• Communicate professionally to support product flow in the plant.
• Maintain downtime records and production information as appropriate.
• Perform housekeeping duties.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a safe work environment by following all safety rules and Target Zero philosophy.
• Read, understand, and follow production schedules ensuring correct product is made at the right time.
• Follow production orders and schematics; adjust equipment parameters to meet specs.
• Gather materials per schedules to sustain continuous door crafting flow.
• Perform quality checks throughout to ensure specifications are met.
• Communicate effectively to support product flow in the plant.
• Maintain downtime records and production information.

Skills

Read production specs

Data entry / update databases

Measurement with tape & calipers

Hand tools & power tools

Forklift operation

Lift 60lbs; occasional 100lbs

Fractions to decimals math

Read work instructions

Excellent attendance

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift trucks

Calipers

Tape measure

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

# General Laborer - 2nd ShiftNorthumberland, PA 17857## OverviewCategoryManufacturing## DescriptionAt Forte Opening Solutions, we don't just manufacture doors; we create pathways to possibilities. We empower our employees to shape the future of our industry. Join a team where craftsmanship meets cutting-edge technology, and where your ideas can open new doors. Together, we build not just products, but a culture of excellence and collaboration.**Overview** A General Laborer is responsible for performing various tasks to aid daily operations throughout the door manufacturing process. Their duties include loading and unloading doors or raw materials, assembling, crafting, and correct movement of doors throughout the manufacturing process. General Laborers are cooperative and willing to apply their skills in a variety of venues by regularly rotating positions to achieve success.**What you will do:** • Contribute to and foster a safe work environment by upholding all safety rules and procedures, asking questions when unsure, and embracing our Target Zero philosophy. • Read, understand, and follow production schedules ensuring the right product is manufactured at the right time and at the right place. • Follow production job orders and schematics, this position adjusts/sets equipment parameters and ensures applicable parameters are achieved. • Gather materials as needed based on established production schedules to ensure a continuous and efficient door crafting process. • Perform quality checks throughout the production process, ensuring manufacturing specifications are achieved. • Communicate professionally and effectively to support product flow through plant. • Maintain downtime records and production information as appropriate • Perform housekeeping duties## Qualifications**What you will need:** • Preferably one year experience in manufacturing setting • HS Diploma or GED preferred • Able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:** • Use a computer to read order specifications, update databases, and retrieve/update data as required. • Able to accurately take measurements using a tap measure and calipers. • Use hand tools, power tools and drive fork trucks and use push carts in a safe and efficient manner. • Ability to lift up to 60lbs and on occasion push/pull 100lbs, also to sit, kneel and stoop. • Must be able to add & subtract fractions and whole numbers and convert fractions to decimals. • Ability to read, follow, and understand work instructions from both written and verbal sources and basic writing skills. • Excellent attendance record • Commitment to your team members, self-motivation, and accountability to safety & quality.