What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shed Shop Associate position at Mead Lumber?
Company Overview: Mead Lumber Company is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50 operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team-oriented setting.
- Employee Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will have a stake in our shared success.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support your lifestyle.
- Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, providing ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.
Job Summary: The Shed Shop Associate is responsible for various tasks within our shed shop, including assisting in production, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and ensuring a safe and efficient work environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in a hands-on, production-oriented environment and possess a strong attention to detail and safety.
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Pull all materials for all Shed Shop productions.
- Build sheds, landings, stair stringers, and other manufactured inventory to company standards.
- Meet production deadlines for all manufacturing in the Shed Shop.
- Fill out production sheets and related paperwork in regulation with manufacturing.
- Survey properties for site builds as needed.
- Work safely in accordance with OSHA rules and regulations.
- Learn company products throughout the yard, culture, and company procedures primarily in customer service and Shed Shop Production.
- Maintain accurate tracking of all manufactured inventory as well as inventory used in the manufacturing process.
- Responsible for keeping the Shed Shop and related areas clean and organized.
- Experience in prior framing, construction is desired.
- Knowledge of building materials is desired.
- Ability to analyze technical problems, determine root causes and develop remediation strategies for permanent resolutions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to recommend changes to drive business objectives.
- Ability to assess situations to determine the importance, urgency, and risks, making clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
- Ability to read, write, and do simple math calculations.
Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer. We also offer our employees competitive pay as well as the benefits listed below:
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD
- Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD
- Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) Plan
- Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
Equal Employment Opportunity: Mead Lumber Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected basis prohibited by law.
