Production Craftsman I - Exterior Stainer - Waudena

WHO WE ARE:

Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Schofield, Wisconsin, Wausau Supply Company has a history of providing top-quality building materials to authorized retailers across the United States. As a proud 100% employee-owned company, we are dedicated to not only serving our customers but also ensuring that our employees have a direct stake in our success. We distribute building materials from the industry's leading manufacturers to authorized retailers from the western Rocky Mountains to the east coast. In addition to our distribution capabilities, Wausau Supply Company is known for its high-quality manufactured brands, including Diamond Kote Siding System, Waudena, ChamClad and Taylor Entrance Systems. These brands reflect our commitment to innovation, safety, service and integrity. Our territory continues to expand as we continuously strive to meet the demands of our customers with nineteen distribution centers and five fabrication and finishing facilities across the United States.

At Wausau Supply Company, we are driven by a passion for excellence and a dedication to service, ensuring that we remain a trusted partner in the building materials industry for generations to come.

BENEFITS we offer:

• $1,000 Sign on Bonus

• 3 weeks paid vacation within 1st year

• 9 paid holidays

• 100% Employee Owned

• Employee Stock Ownership Program ~Employer funded with an average retirement contribution of up to $4 per hour

• 401K Retirement Fund - Additional opportunity for employee to contribute

• Health, Dental, Vision, Short Term/ Long Term Disability

• Employee Assistance Program

• Opportunity for advancement

• Training and development

• Employee Material Purchase Program

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL BE DOING:

The Waudena Production Craftsman Stainer is responsible for the consistent preparation and finishing of our stained product to meet the highest quality expectations of our customers. It is the responsibility of the Production Craftsman Stainer to be aware of all production goals and anticipate problems that could impact long term goals, including quality control and establishing high standards of workmanship. In order to be effective, an individual must be fluent with communication and it is imperative that positive relations with all internal levels of the organization remain uncompromised.

Duties to include, (but not limited to):

• Consistently demonstrates and incorporates principals of safety for self and others into daily activities
• Develops and maintains a clean, safe working environment and ensures participation in safety programs and required trainings
• Safeguards Company property while maintaining acceptable level of productivity
• Reads work-orders and performs work as assigned by management team
• Attach appropriate labels, documents, tags to products and/or packages
• Maintain production pace, while meeting daily production goals
• Preparing surfaces of stained products prior to staining, hand-apply custom stains to door panels and entrance system parts
• Use a shop management workflow software, including hand-held scanners, to facilitate the electronic movement of work orders, inventory, and other production critical parts through the production process
• Performs all duties in a manner that promotes team concept and encourages team effort
• Performs other duties as assigned that would lead to successful operation of department, team and/or company mission

Production Position Demonstrates Ability to:

• Quality minded to ensure the product lives up to the reputation that Waudena Entrance Systems has established
• Ability to communicate effectively, define problems, collect data and draw valid conclusions with all levels of the organization and team
• Apply an artistic talent and touch to hand wiping stain on door system parts
• Being observant, able to identify issues, stop and correct the issue
• Ability to read paperwork, interpret instruction and exercise good judgment
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time

Education / Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Working Demands / Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds
• Ability to stand/bend-twist/lift/walk for long periods of time
• Work 10 hour shifts minimum

Reports to: Finishing Supervisor

Conclusion: This position will exemplify the high standards that have come to be associated with WSC. As an ESOP owner, acting with honor, integrity, and positivity is imperative. The Production Craftsman Stainer's prime objective is to ensure quality standards remain uncompromised.