Production Associate - Exterior

DW Distribution; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

DW Distribution is seeking a Production Associate for our Exterior division in Lancaster, TX. The role focuses on assembling pre-hung door units, with potential cross-training across warehouse, production, and packaging areas.

You will perform tasks on the production line, move materials using a forklift, and ensure accuracy of orders and measurements while adhering to safety guidelines. High school diploma and 1–2 years in related industries are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• 1–2 years in wood products, cabinetry, construction, millwork or similar industries preferred.
• Forklift experience/certification highly desirable.
• Basic math and measurement skills are helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-hung door production tasks as assigned by supervisors.
• Maintain steady work pace to align with the assembly line and minimize errors.
• Safely operate machinery as directed and follow safety rules.
• Take accurate measurements to ensure product quality and follow work tickets.
• Utilize forklifts to move materials within the plant and stage products for loading.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Reading work tickets

Education

High school diploma

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.
• Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.
• 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.