Prep Associate

Lumbermen's

Cottage Grove, MN today
Workplace
On-site
Location
Cottage Grove, MN
Who can apply
Based in the United States: you usually need the right to work there

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About the role

WHO WE ARE:

Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1955, Lumbermen’s operates in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Minnesota.  A leading distributor and manufacturer, we are driven by our mission to enrich lives by intentionally caring for all who experience us.  We are employee owned and relationship powered.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

Located at our Byron Center, MI location, the person in this position would assist with preparation of exterior entry doors and components to be finished by our state-of-the-art finishing system.  Day-to-day responsibilities include:

* Sanding, taping, and preparing doors and components for paint and/or stain finish application * Ensuring the proper quality, accuracy, and timeliness of preparation of all finished doors in order to meet quality and on-time delivery standards * Working with all areas of finish department to ensure that they have the proper parts and pieces when they need them * Assisting in cleaning and maintenance of assigned work area * Performing other tasks as assigned by the Finish Supervisor

At Lumbermen’s, our business is built on relationships.  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.

This position offers a $300 annual clothing allowance to offset costs for work apparel, protective footwear, and PPE.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

* High School diploma/GED required * Prior painting/staining experience (preferably in doors or comparable field)

REQUIRED SKILLS

* Strong communication skills * Ability to work independently * Safe working practices * Natural detail-orientation * Ability to accurately read orders and stage material to internal customer needs * Desire to “do things right the first time”

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

* Ability to lift up to 75 lb * Ability to stand for 8-10 hours/day

WHAT WE OFFER:

Lumbermen’s exists to enrich the lives of people by intentionally caring for all who experience us.  You will experience a different kind of work environment and “family” here and help live out the Lumbermen’s promises of committing to those who count on us, doing what’s right, exercising sound business practices and earning consideration. Other benefits include:

* A collaborative and supportive work environment * ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) – generous company-funded retirement * Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance * Flexible spending/health savings account * 401(k) * The SOURCE – free and confidential support resources for our team * Clothing allowance (for applicable roles) * Paid time off * Paid holidays * Training and development * Advancement opportunities

Lumbermen’s is proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace.   In addition, Lumbermen’s will not discriminate against any employee or candidate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We participate in E-Verify.

Minnesota Hourly Range $21—$24 USD

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