Prep Associate

Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1955, Lumbermen’s operates in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. A leading distributor and manufacturer, we are driven by the goal to be first choice for our employee owners, customers, and suppliers. Lumbermen’s is 100% employee-owned and committed to investing in rewarding relationships and doing the right thing in every interaction.  

Located at our Byron Center, MI location, this person would be responsible for installing hinges in jambs and using a router to bore door jambs. Secondary responsibilities include learning the CNC machine and a table saw for customized product. These associates are responsible for the timeliness, accuracy, and completion of these daily operations.   Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the proper quality, accuracy and timeliness of the prepping of all jambs for specials, line, and finish
• Properly staging all jambs for production
• Maintaining the organization, maintenance and cleanliness of the door area, assigned by the Prep Supervisor
• Ensuring that all production areas are properly supplied for the day’s work
• Performing other tasks as assigned by the Prep 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.   

• High School diploma/GED required
• Prior woodworking would be considered a plus; router, miter saws, table saws
• Prior cabinet manufacturing or trim carpentry work would be considered a plus
• Knowledge of exterior doors would be considered a plus, but not required
• CNC knowledge would be considered a plus

• 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”

• 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
• 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, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We participate in E-Verify.