• lester prairie, MN
  • $22–$23.50 Per Hour
1 day ago

Job Description

Full-time Manufacturing Associate- Plan For Excellence!

We're proud to boast a high retention rate, with many employees celebrating 20, 30 and 40 year milestones! Since 1947, Lester Buildings has grown from its modest beginnings to an industry leader - due to our employees' dedication and drive to innovate.

Why us? Simple. We offer:

  • Full Benefits
  • 401k match
  • Profit sharing
  • Informal dress code
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Small, family orientated company atmosphere
  • Discount on building materials
  • Fun company events

How a Lester Building is Constructed: https://vimeo.com/158388973

Responsibilities and Duties

This position is responsible for a variety of manufacturing processes, including sawing operations, column and truss construction, material handling, bundling, forklift operation, loading and packing lumber, loading trucks, handling hardware, receiving materials, and various other operations.

  • Assemble Trusses and Gables using hammer and tape measure
  • Operate Radial Arm Saw
  • Manually stack wood as it comes off the machine
  • Assist with finger joiner-tape measure and stack
  • Properly package and handle incoming/outgoing orders
  • Material picking
  • Verify quantities of items pulled and record in ERP system
  • Aid in cycle counts as called upon to do so
  • Package materials in a manner that ensures their safe delivery
  • Responsible for the performing daily cycle counts of various types of inventory
  • Tracking past due backorders verses incoming material
  • Unload material and handle material from truck with forklift as needed and required
  • Work in various areas of the plant based on business needs
  • Maintain clean work areas

Qualifications

  • Ability to accurately read a tape measure
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively throughout the day
  • Frequent standing/walking/stooping/turning while carrying materials
  • Ability to operate a forklift is a plus
  • Experience in manufacturing and shipping is beneficial
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Basic computer skills
  • Must be a team player

Salary Range

$22.00 to $23.50 an hour

The specific compensation offered to a candidate varies by several factors including relevant work experience, education, certifications and internal pay equity.

Benefits

We are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off and holidays. Eligible employees are offered health, dental and vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, company paid short and long term disability and basic life insurance. Education reimbursement is also available.

Equal Opportunity/AA Employer

Lester Building Systems is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Numbers & Facts

Locationlester prairie, MN
Salary$22–$23.50 Per Hour

Skills

  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Computer Skillsunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Forkliftunmatched
  • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
  • Inventory Cycle Countsunmatched
  • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
  • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
  • Order Picking/Packingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Sawingunmatched
  • Shipping/Receivingunmatched

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