What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Associate - Day Shift position at Palmer-Donavin?
The Production Associate is responsible for reading work orders, identifying door specifications, and preparing materials to support production operations. This role involves fabricating and assembling fiberglass, aluminum, and wood products while maintaining quality standards, operational efficiency, and workplace safety throughout the manufacturing process.
Success in this role requires attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, safe material handling, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
Shift: Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3pm (overtime as business requires).
Starting Pay: $21.50/hr
Key Responsibilities:
- Read work orders to determine door specifications and required components.
- Locate, pull, and modify door slabs and parts to meet custom order specifications.
- Use hand and power tools, including routers, saws, drills, and nailers, to fabricate and assemble fiberglass, aluminum, and wood products.
- Move doors and materials between production stations, including handling products weighing up to 75 pounds.
- Inspect completed work for defects, production errors, and quality concerns while making necessary corrections.
- Perform shop cleanup, light maintenance, and other assigned duties to support daily production operations.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following established safety procedures and operational standards.
Qualifications:
- Experience working in a manufacturing, distribution, or operations-oriented environment preferred.
Requirements:
- Satisfactory result on a pre-employment drug screening
Benefits:
Our employee owners enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:
- Company performance bonuses
- Overtime opportunities and weekly pay
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Up to 112 hours of PTO in the first year
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
- Employee discounts on a wide range of home building materials
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Parental leave
- Wellness program
- Safety bonus
- Ongoing training and development
- And much more!
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