What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Helper (Woodshop) position at JONATHAN LOUIS INTERNATIONAL?
Description
The Production Helper – Woodshop is responsible for supporting daily operations within the Woodshop Department by maintaining cleanliness, organization, material flow, and overall production support activities. This position plays an important role in ensuring a safe, efficient, and organized work environment that supports production goals and operational efficiency within the manufacturing facility.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Maintain daily housekeeping of the Woodshop production area, including sweeping floors, emptying waste containers, and removing scrap wood, unused materials, and debris.
- Assist with organizing tools, supplies, equipment, and workstations to support efficient production operations.
- Move, sort, stage, and transport raw materials, wood components, and finished goods throughout the production area as needed.
- Support machine operators, assemblers, and production teams with material handling and workflow needs.
- Assist with maintaining inventory organization and proper storage of materials and supplies.
- Identify and report safety hazards, damaged materials, equipment concerns, or housekeeping issues to leadership promptly.
- Follow all company safety procedures, policies, and production guidelines.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with company standards and housekeeping expectations.
- Support teamwork and collaboration across departments to ensure efficient movement of materials and production workflow.
- Represent Jonathan Louis International (“JL”) positively and professionally in interactions with coworkers, leadership, visitors, and customers.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support operational and departmental needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- 1–3 years of manufacturing, warehouse, woodworking, or production support experience preferred.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and move materials, wood components, and equipment within established weight guidelines.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to dust, noise, varying temperatures, and limited climate control.
- Ability to safely use basic hand tools, cleaning equipment, and material handling equipment as required.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) including hearing protection, eye protection, and other safety equipment as required. Top of Form