Production Associate

84 Lumber Company; Coal Center (Washington County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

84 Lumber Company is looking for a Production Associate in Coal Center, Washington County, to work on assembly lines for building material components. Responsibilities include assembling various components, ensuring quality, and complying with company standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and possess the ability to read instructions and diagrams. Physical endurance to lift materials and work 10-12 hour shifts is required. Prior carpentry experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Read and comprehend simple instructions and diagrams.
• Lift up to 50 lbs with or without accommodations.
• Work 10-12 hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assemble building material components on assembly lines.
• Verify dimensions and ensure quality of assembled items.
• Comply with all company policies.

Skills

Ability to read and comprehend instructions

Ability to understand diagrams or blueprints

Physical endurance to stand or sit for long periods

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Ability to work 10-12 hour shifts

Prior carpentry experience

Ability to use a tape measure and hammer

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description/Job Summary

Under direct supervision the Production Associate performs one or more job assignments on an assembly or sub-assembly line to produce building material components.

Essential Functions:

• Assembles building material components such as pre-fabricated wall panels, floor and roof trusses. Processes includes insertion or positioning of materials, clamping, splicing, fitting parts and use of both hand and power tools, following supervisor's instructions and blueprint specifications.
• Places metal reinforcement plates over connecting joints and connects parts at joints, using a framing hammer.
• Verifies dimensions of precut parts and accuracy of assembly.
• Ensures that assembled items meet specific quality specifications; may propose process improvements in order to increase finished quality or efficiency of assembly processes.
• Places proper material into setup specified on cut sheet layout.
• Using assigned press stations, place and press plates on appropriate lumber by job.
• Follow production list by priority given by Assembler Lead to accomplish shift goals
• Maintain machine cleanup procedures and daily cleanup in area without exception.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures and maintain company professional standards.

Required Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions; short correspondence and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information to others one-on-one
• Ability to read and understand simple diagrams or blueprints.
• Able to stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to work 10-12 hours shifts.
• Prior carpentry experience a plus.
• Must be able to read a tape measure and use a hammer.

Required Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1 to 3 months related experience and/or training.