Production Associate

Lumbermen's; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Training and development

Clothing allowance

Job summary

Lumbermen’s, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is seeking an entry-level production teammate for its Finishing division. You will assist with producing interior and exterior wood products, run basic machinery, load/unload, verify counts, and help package finished material.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and a steady pace aligned with machine output. Training is provided, and a $300 clothing allowance supports work apparel and PPE.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates have an eye for detail and work well in a team-based environment.
• Ability to maintain a consistent pace based on machine output.
• Willingness to assist in other areas as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in startup, running, and cleaning of machinery.
• Load and unload product on machinery.
• Verify counts for order accuracy.
• Label and package finished material.
• Assist in warehouse cleaning and organization.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Desire to learn

Team player

Tape measure use/read

Education

No formal education/experience required

Job description

Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1955, Lumbermen’s operates inMichigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Minnesota. A leading distributor and manufacturer, we are driven by the goal to be first choice for our employee owners, customers, and suppliers. Lumbermen’s is 100% employee-owned and committed to investing in rewarding relationships and doing the right thing in every interaction.

POSITION SUMMARY

Located in our Finishing division, the person in this position would assist with the production of a variety of interior and exterior wood and composite materials. Specifically, the responsibilities for this position include:

• Assisting in preparation of startup, running, and cleaning of machinery
• Loading and unloading product on machinery
• Verifying counts to ensure order accuracy
• Labeling and packaging of finished material
• Assisting in cleaning and organization of warehouse
• Performing other tasks as assigned by Supervisor

Ideal candidates for this position have an eye for detail and enjoy working in a team-based environment. This job requires working at a consistent pace based on machine output.

At Lumbermen’s, our business is built on relationships. It’s crucial that the person selected to fill this role is a safety-minded team player who gets energy from contributing to collaborative success.

This position offers a $300 annual clothing allowance to offset costs for work apparel, protective footwear, and PPE.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• No formal education/experience is required. Training is offered.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Desire to learn new skills
• Willingness and desire to help out in other areas as needed
• Ability to use and read a tape measure

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively
• Ability to stand for the duration of your shift

WHAT WE OFFER:

Lumbermen’s exists to enrich the lives of people by intentionally caring for all who experience us. You will experience a different kind of work environment and “family” here and help live out the Lumbermen’s promises ofcommitting to those who count on us,doing what’s right,exercising sound business practices,and earning consideration. Other benefits include:

• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) – generous company-funded retirement
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible spending/health savings account
• 401(k)
• The SOURCE – free and confidential support resources for our team
• Ulliance Life Advisor EAP
• Clothing allowance (for applicable roles)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Training and development

Lumbermen’s is proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace. In addition, Lumbermen’s will not discriminate against any employee or candidate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We participate in E-Verify.