SUMMARY

The Production Associate will be responsible for safely and efficiently constructing the walls, floors, and trusses in the fast-paced production plant. This could involve operating semi-automated equipment, reading and following blueprints, performing manual labor duties, and inspecting material products for quality and accuracy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Crosstrain in wall, floor and truss areas as needed
• Read and follow blueprints and diagrams
• Operate and monitor semi-automated equipment
• Lift, move and maneuver various sizes of wood and raw materials
• Load raw materials into machinery and move finishes pieces to framing and sheeting areas as needed
• Inspect both raw materials and finished products for quality
• Work in a fast-paced environment

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Maintain Wausau Homes core values (Integrity, Humility, Stewardship, Work Ethic, Passion)
• Basic math and reading skills
• Ability to utilize hand tools
• Ability to read blueprints (construction/carpentry knowledge a plus, but not required)
• Able to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis and climb up and down ladders as needed
• Ability to diagnose and correct errors

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior production and/or construction knowledge strongly preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud; this position involves working in an indoor construction environment with running equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of team members assigned to this job.