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Production Associate

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In-Office
Virden, IL
20-24 Hourly
Entry level
In-Office
Virden, IL
20-24 Hourly
Entry level
Manufactures roof trusses, floor trusses, and wall panels according to engineered specifications. Performs material handling, component assembly, equipment operation, quality inspections, inventory support, housekeeping, and safety compliance. The role requires physical labor, accurate work, teamwork, and participation in continuous improvement activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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Position Purpose:
The Building Components Production Associate is responsible for the safe, efficient, and accurate manufacturing of roof trusses, floor trusses, and wall panels according to engineered specifications, production schedules, quality standards, and customer requirements. This position supports all aspects of building component production, including material handling, component assembly, equipment operation, quality inspections, and workplace organization. The Building Components Production Associate plays a critical role in ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and accurately while supporting the Company's commitment to customer service, operational excellence, employee development, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:
Production and Assembly, Material Handling, Quality Control, Safety and Compliance, Housekeeping and Organization, Teamwork and Communication, and Continuous Improvement activities including assembling components to engineered specifications, operating equipment safely, performing quality inspections, maintaining production standards, supporting inventory accuracy, promoting workplace safety, contributing to operational improvement efforts, and performing other duties as assigned. Responsibilities may vary based on business needs and operational demands and may include tasks outside the employee's regularly assigned duties, provided such assignments are consistent with Company objectives and the employee's qualifications and training.

Direct Manager Direct Reports:
Reports directly to the Building Components Production Lead or Building Components Production Manager. Direct Reports: None.

Travel Requirements:
No routine travel required. Occasional attendance at company training programs, meetings, safety events, operational support activities, customer service support, field repairs, product service work, and other off-site assignments necessary to support customer needs and Company operations may be required.

Physical Requirements:
Regular standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, repetitive movements, ladder use, and safe operation around production equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Working Conditions:
Manufacturing environment with exposure to seasonal temperatures, wood dust, noise, forklifts, moving machinery, and fast-paced production schedules.

Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED preferred; ability to read a tape measure, basic math skills, follow instructions, work safely in manufacturing environments, and demonstrate reliability and teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications:
Manufacturing, construction, building materials, component manufacturing, forklift, pneumatic tool, and OSHA training experience.

Minimum Education:
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.

Preferred Education:
Technical, vocational, or trade school training related to manufacturing, construction, woodworking, or industrial operations.

Minimum Years Of Work Experience:
No prior experience required.

Competencies:
Safety Focus, Quality Orientation, Accountability, Teamwork, Communication, Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, and Continuous Improvement.

The base salary for this position typically falls within the range of $20.00 to $24.00 per hour. Starting wage may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position being offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. SRS Distribution offers additional competitive and non-financial benefits. Hourly associates may be eligible for overtime based on business needs. Depending on the role, associates may also be eligible for performance-based bonus programs, commissions, car allowance or automobile and fuel program, and reimbursement for travel expenses in accordance with company travel policy.

Job Location:

Lumber Suppliers - Virden

            

700 S Springfield St Virden, IL 62690

As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221, or by email to: [email protected] with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.

Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay, discretionary bonuses, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating), medical/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life and short-term disability, plus optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance. All benefits subject to eligibility.

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Should a Candidate be submitted to fill a position by a recruiting or staffing services agency (“Agency”), the Company has no obligation to pay the Agency any fee for submission, offer, placement or any service without a fully executed contract of service covering the engagement.

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