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Production Specialist
JELD-WENDodson, LA, US, 71422, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Feb 2026
About the role
We Make Doors – Where they lead is up to you…
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Production:
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- Operate the equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- Dump dumpsters and hoppers safely and clean up any spills
- Assure proper stacking of skins at outfeed and remove marked reject skins as needed
- Assist operator to monitor all operations and parameters of the rip saw and take steps to resolve any irregularities while insuring maximum run time
- Perform saw blade changes in a safe and efficient manner
- Monitor application of humidification water
- Monitor all aspects of prime line packaging, bundle marking, and take steps to resolve any irregularities while insuring maximum run time
- Optimize material usage and notify operator of line needs to do so
- Assist with booth and line clean ups in a safe and efficient manner
- Ensure product and materials are stored in appropriate locations
- Monitor all aspects of door skin packaging and notify packager of any irregularities
- Assure proper relief before departing – Overtime may be required
- Fill in during break times, vacation, or as needed during production
- Assure that assigned areas stay clean and free of clutter at all times
- Quality:
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- Ensure proper labeling of finished door skin loads
- Perform, interpret, and act on assigned quality tests/data
- Participate in SQDCI
- Remove any press line marked rejects from production
- Ensure finished skin loads are stacked correctly to avoid product damage
- Understand, associate, and apply packaging specifications to operational decisions
- Know quality specifications and customer needs for your area
- Housekeeping:
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- Perform system and area clean-up tasks as required
- Maintain housekeeping throughout entire facility, paying special attention to assigned area (prime line, paint kitchen, and humidification deck, under /around saws, shuttle carts, finished skin storage and packagers areas)
- Assure that all tools, brooms, air lines are returned to their designated areas after use
- Maintain forklifts and clean as needed
- Assist with primeline cleanups as needed
- Communications:
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- Communicate with operators and assistants throughout the shift regarding skin quality and process conditions
- Communicate with on coming and off going personnel to ensure continuity between shifts
- Communicate effectively with management regarding issues, adjustments, and changes that have taken place. Notify them of supply issues, maintenance needs, hazards, and accidents/injuries
- Maintain complete and accurate written and/or electronic records and data.
- Maintenance:
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- Be familiar with components, sub-systems, support systems, and terminology of the equipment
- Make rounds as directed, be watchful for worn or malfunctioning equipment, and notify maintenance and management
- Perform/assist in maintenance and preventive maintenance tasks to minimize downtime
- Complete daily forklift inspections
- General:
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- Know and understand all safety procedures
- Will be required to learn and understand other jobs in the department for coverage of short periods of time, including breaks, lunch and vacation.
- Production Specialist I
- Operate a forklift and other equipment as necessary
- Abide by all company policies and procedures
- Maintain required tools for use on the job
- Be knowledgeable of production line in your area.
- Perform all other duties assigned by manag
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