Production Associate III - Pre-Finish

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Read and understand door work orders sent to the door shop for building. Stay up-to-date and knowledgeable about door terminology and various components to ensure accuracy and quality expectations are met. Responsible for painting and staining doors and trim parts in accordance with SOP’s for the provided order paperwork and established quality expectations. Apply finish (paint or stain) to doors and components using HVLP paint applicators, paint drying ovens, and pneumatic and hand tools (as needed).Review finished products for quality utilizing wet mill gauges to verify that proper application techniques have been used prior to transferring products to assembly. May be required to complete minor to intermediate assembly tasks and preparation of doors and components utilizing chemicals, paint, hand tools, saws, routers, and pneumatic tools. Tasks may include, but are not limited to the following: Assisting with touch-ups. Preparing, applying, and installing Simulated Divided Lites (SDL’s) as specified on work orders. Reviewing order paperwork before beginning production to ensure accuracy of finished products. Reviewing all products and orders before, during, and after production to ensure that quality standards are met before transferring products to the next stage of production and before packaging products for transportation. Utilizing tablets and software for documentation. Completing tasks in accordance with SOP’s for the provided order paperwork and established quality expectations. Assist in packaging products as needed. Understand that product packaging must be done per specifications to prevent damage during transportation. Responsible for performing and/or partnering with the Senior Maintenance Manager or branch Maintenance Technician to complete routine maintenance and inspections of equipment. Work with team pre-finish and/or door shop leadership to analyze and resolve challenges, develop and implement improvements, and maintain a safe work environment. Work to maintain a safe and clean environment while achieving department productivity goals. Understand and follow OrePac safety rules and regulations. Forklift duties may be assigned to this position to manipulate and move products. Any assigned forklift duties will first require taking and passing a forklift training course and obtaining a certificate. Forklift duties will include staging and/or stacking material neatly and safely, operating the forklift in a safe manner, filling the forklift with propane fuel, and regularly checking the forklift fluid levels.

REQUIRED SKILLS: Knowledge of HVLP spray gun adjustments and ability to adjust the gun to achieve a quality finish. Ability to read, write, and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations. Ability to adhere to all facets of safety policies and procedures, including wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as designated by OrePac’s safety program. Ability to perform all essential responsibilities of the job in a safe manner. Ability to compute basic math problems to include addition, subtraction, and multiplication. Demonstrated attention to detail and the ability to follow established quality standards. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Mechanical aptitude. Experience with hand tools, power tools, and the ability to read a tape measure. Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment within a team or individually with minimal to no supervision while achieving quality and timely completion of assigned tasks to achieve customer satisfaction.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).Proficiency as a pre-finish Production Associate I & II.2 or more years of experience in painting or finishing environments with experience applying SDL’s and using an HVLP spray gun (preferred, but not required).Any combination of education, training, or experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position will be accepted in place of the education and/or experience requirements listed for this role.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Regularly required to see, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, the ability to adjust focus, and peripheral vision. Regularly use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. Regularly reach with hands and arms. Regularly lift/move/manipulate up to 60 pounds and occasionally team lift/move/manipulate up to 100 pounds. Regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods. Regularly steer, reach, and handle various materials or equipment if forklift operation duties are assigned to the position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/loud. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in hot conditions. DRESS CODE:All employees are expected to wear clothing appropriate for the nature of OrePac business and the type of work being performed. Clothing should be tasteful.

SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Report all incidents and accidents to one’s immediate supervisor immediately or within 24 hours. Maintain the work area in a safe and healthful condition. Report, and whenever possible correct, unsafe working conditions to branch leadership. Operate vehicles while in the course of employment in a safe and lawful manner. Provide assistance to reduce or eliminate workplace hazards. Comply with company drug testing policies and procedures. Comply