Prep Associate

The role

The Prep Associate assists with the preparation of exterior entry doors and components for a finishing system. This includes sanding, taping, and loading the paint line.

What you will do

• 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
• Loading and unloading the paint line according to the daily schedule
• Working with all areas of finish department to ensure they have proper parts and pieces
• Assisting in cleaning and maintenance of assigned work area
• Performing other tasks as assigned by the Finish Supervisor

Required qualifications

• High School diploma/GED
• Prior painting/staining experience
• 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

Nice to have

• Prior painting/staining experience preferably in doors or comparable field

Benefits

• 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
• $300 annual clothing allowance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Training and development
• Advancement opportunities

Before you apply

• Lumbermen’s is a drug and alcohol-free workplace
• We participate in E-Verify

About the company

Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1955, Lumbermen’s is an employee owned leading distributor and manufacturer operating in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Minnesota.