Prep Associate

<p><strong>COMPANY SUMMARY</strong></p> <p>Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1955, Lumbermen’s operates in&nbsp;Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky<strong>.</strong> A leading distributor and manufacturer, we are driven by the goal to be first choice for our employee owners, customers, and suppliers. Lumbermen’s is 100% employee-owned and committed to investing in rewarding relationships and doing the right thing in every interaction.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>POSITION SUMMARY</strong></p> <p>Located at our Byron Center, MI location, this person would be responsible for installing hinges in jambs and using a router to bore door jambs. Secondary responsibilities include learning the CNC machine and a table saw for customized product. These associates are responsible for the timeliness, accuracy, and completion of these daily operations. &nbsp;&nbsp;Day-to-day responsibilities include:</p> <ul> <li>Ensuring the proper quality, accuracy and timeliness of the prepping of all jambs for specials, line, and finish</li> <li>Properly staging all jambs for production</li> <li>Maintaining the organization, maintenance and cleanliness of the door area, assigned by the Prep Supervisor</li> <li>Ensuring that all production areas are properly supplied for the day’s work</li> <li>Performing other tasks as assigned by the Prep Supervisor</li> </ul> <p>At Lumbermen’s, our business is built on relationships.&nbsp; It’s crucial that the person selected to fill this role is a safety-minded team player who gets energy from contributing to collaborative success.&nbsp;</p> <p>This position offers a $300 annual clothing allowance to offset costs for work apparel, protective footwear, and PPE.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE</strong></p> <ul> <li>High School diploma/GED required</li> <li>Prior woodworking would be considered a plus; router, miter saws, table saws</li> <li>Prior cabinet manufacturing or trim carpentry work would be considered a plus</li> <li>Knowledge of exterior doors would be considered a plus, but not required</li> <li>CNC knowledge would be considered a plus</li> </ul> <p><strong>REQUIRED SKILLS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong communication skills</li> <li>Ability to work independently</li> <li>Safe working practices</li> <li>Natural detail-orientation</li> <li>Ability to accurately read orders and stage material to internal customer needs</li> <li>Desire to “do things right the first time”</li> </ul> <p><strong>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Ability to lift up to 75 lb</li> <li>Ability to stand for 8-10 hours/day</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>WHAT WE OFFER:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Lumbermen’s exists to enrich the lives of people by intentionally caring for all who experience us. &nbsp;You will experience a different kind of work environment and “family” here and help live out the Lumbermen’s promises of&nbsp;committing to those who count on us,&nbsp;doing what’s right,&nbsp;exercising sound business practices&nbsp;and&nbsp;earning consideration. Other benefits include:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">A collaborative and supportive work environment</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) – generous company-funded retirement</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Flexible spending/health savings account</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">401(k)</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The SOURCE – free and confidential support resources for our team</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Paid time off</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Paid holidays</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Training and development</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Advancement opportunities</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Lumbermen’s is proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace. &nbsp; In addition, Lumbermen’s will not discriminate against any employee or candidate because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We participate in E-Verify.</span></p>