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JELD-WEN, Inc.

Production Specialist

JELD-WEN, Inc.

. Operate production equipment safely and efficiently .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeDodson • Louisiana • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating production equipment safely and efficiently, performing quality tests, and maintaining accurate records. Proficient in following safety procedures and conducting preventive maintenance tasks to ensure optimal production line performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Production Equipment OperationForklift OperationQuality Testing and Data InterpretationPreventive MaintenanceSafety Procedures Compliance

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Hard Skills
Production Line KnowledgeQuality Specifications UnderstandingPackaging Specifications ApplicationEquipment InspectionMaintenance Tasks Execution
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
ForkliftProduction EquipmentQuality Testing Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Lockout/Tagout TrainingConfined Space TrainingFall Protection TrainingPPE Compliance
Industry Keywords
SQDCIHousekeepingHazard CommunicationEmergency PreparednessBlood-borne Pathogen Prevention

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Operate production equipment safely and efficiently
  • Dump dumpsters and hoppers safely and clean spills
  • Stack skins correctly at outfeed and remove marked reject skins
  • Monitor rip saw operations and parameters and resolve irregularities
  • Perform saw blade changes safely
  • Monitor humidification water application
  • Monitor prime line packaging, bundle marking, and door skin packaging
  • Optimize material usage and notify operators of line needs
  • Assist with booth, line, and prime line cleanups
  • Store products and materials in appropriate locations
  • Perform quality tests and act on quality data
  • Participate in SQDCI
  • Ensure finished door skin loads are labeled and stacked correctly
  • Maintain housekeeping throughout assigned production areas and the facility
  • Communicate with operators, assistants, management, and personnel across shifts regarding quality, process conditions, supplies, maintenance needs, hazards, accidents, adjustments, and changes
  • Maintain complete and accurate written and electronic records and data
  • Inspect equipment for wear or malfunction and notify maintenance and management
  • Perform or assist with maintenance and preventive maintenance tasks
  • Complete daily forklift inspections
  • Learn other departmental jobs to provide short-term coverage
  • Perform other duties assigned by management

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Ability to operate production equipment safely and efficiently
  • Ability to operate a forklift and other equipment as necessary
  • Knowledge of the production line in the assigned area
  • Knowledge of equipment components, sub-systems, support systems, and terminology
  • Ability to perform, interpret, and act on assigned quality tests/data
  • Ability to understand and apply packaging specifications, quality specifications, and customer needs
  • Ability to perform maintenance and preventive maintenance tasks
  • Ability to complete daily forklift inspections
  • Ability to understand and follow company safety procedures and training, including Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Ergonomics, Forklift, PPE, Emergency Preparedness, Hazard Communication, Electrical Safety, and Blood-borne Pathogen Prevention
  • Required PPE includes eye protection, hearing protection, gloves when handling skins, and fall protection when applicable
  • Steel toe footwear required on the plant floor
  • Must maintain required tools for use on the job
  • Must complete assigned training and not perform untrained work
  • Overtime may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical and dental benefits
  • Generous leave policies
  • Retirement program