Production Associate - Fabrication

Poly Vinyl Creations services the specialty outdoor market with innovative and high quality solutions to homeowners, architects and builders alike in their needs for safety, security and the aesthetic beauty of their outdoor spaces.

Poly Vinyl Creations, Inc. works directly with industry providers and more specifically to trade-only specialists to supply them with the best in standard, custom style vinyl and ornamental products that enhance clients residential or commercial properties. By selling through distributors, Poly Vinyl Creations is able to maintain its dedicated focus to customization, running a steady and quick turnaround times, and delivery on its own fleet of trucks from any of its 4 manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the following states: Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee, North Carolina and Virginia.

We are looking for quality-minded individuals to add to our award winning team...

Our Core Values

• People First.
• Offer the solution.
• Leave no stone unturned.
• Yearn for Growth.

Your Daily Life

Poly Vinyl Creations is a manufacturing and distribution corporation of specialty outdoor products. Production personnel work in and out of open warehouses and awnings in various weather conditions.

Minimum Experience Required:

• Background in DIY projects, construction, fabrication, or other technical fields

• Experience with basic hand and power tools

• Working knowledge within the production and/ or construction related fields

Minimum Education Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) or Construction-Related Work Experience

When You See Your Money

• Weekly Pay - Direct Deposit

Position Purpose & Summary

So what is this about?

• Increasing technical knowledge in relation to fabrication and making outdoor products

• Performing in an environment where I do not do the same thing every day

• Maximizing the opportunity to learn and develop in multiple areas of production, fabrication and inventory

• Growing my technical skills in a fast paced production environment

• Expanding my experience with CNC machines, hand tools, power tools and other construction and production related equipment

• Fast-paced hands on manufacturing environment where workflows change and move rapidly, forcing you to quickly adapt to new circumstances or juggle multiple daily tasks and deadlines.

• Multiple work zones within department, allows associates to perform various tasks daily

• Fast-paced environment allows associates to work with different associates by allowing one to work and get to know other associates.

Your 5 Favorite Things

• Increasing technical knowledge in relation to fabrication and making outdoor products

• Performing in an environment where I do not do the same thing every day

• Maximizing the opportunity to learn and develop in multiple areas of production, fabrication and inventory

• Growing my technical skills in a fast paced production environment

• Expanding my experience with CNC machines, hand tools, power tools and other construction and production related equipment

Roles & Responsibilities of the Position

The main things you will be responsible for…

• Maintaining a clean, organized and safe work area and improving on any zone I may be working in at the time

• Operating various hand and power tools and other related equipment

• Stacking, organizing and combining items on various size pallets and utilizing problem-solving and critical thinking skills to minimize cost and maximize packaging for our customers

• Assembling product after it has been fabricated for assembly - I may even have the opportunity to be involved in the fabrication part prior to assembly

• Multi-tasking and cross-training within various zones in the organization

• Learning various positions to be a well-rounded employee who can perform in various zones as demand regularly adjusts among zones

• Documenting and reporting to my production lead any issues, concerns or solutions i have for a better workplace environment

• Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned that employee is capable of that is within the scope of the mission, values and goals of the company

Day to Day Activities You may be doing

• Perform daily checklists prior to operating any equipment and alert of any urgent issues immediately

• Adhere to rules, policies and procedures of the organization as well as requirements and best management practices for related industry regulations as it relates to OSHA, DOT, EPA, etc.

• Review daily production tickets and assignments and ask questions or for additional training if unsure on any ticket or assignment

• Assess material parts that I am working with while minimizing damage and scrap material and providing quality finished goods to quality control and shipping

• Submit documentation for completed and in process production tickets, affected inventory, and scrap and damaged reports at minimum

It’s Important to know WHY YOU are important…

• A Production Associate’s work affects every part of our organization and every Production Associate is a valued member of our team. While our Customer Service Representatives and Inside Sales Associates sell the product, it takes the hard work, dedication and quality focus of our production associates to provide the level of service in fabrication to our trade customers and ultimate end users of our products.

Qualifications and Skills Required of the Position

You should have basic knowledge of or capability for:

• Capability to lift 50 kbs

• Hand-eye coordination

• Ability to utilize various hand and power tools

• Basic knowledge of Regulatory agency requirements (OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc.)

• Basic math skills including problem solving skills for algebraic equations

• Basic working knowledge of industry related machinery including but not limited to CNC machines, saws, notchers, pallet jacks, etc.

• Basic oral and written communication skills

• Basic attention to detail skills

• Adaptability

• Deadline Driven

• Basic decision making skills

• Basic organizational skills

• Standard time management skills

• Active listening skills

• Proficient problem solving skills

You will like it here if:

• You enjoy when things are not static - when the days are not always the same thing over and over again

• You prefer to work both independently and as a team with a desire to be held accountable for problem solving and exceeding busy workload deadlines

• You view learning and education as hands on and as both the responsibility of the trainer as well as yourself

• You are dedicated to creating a positive working environment - whether in the office or in production - and you appreciate the ability to build value in your workplace

• Can be prepared for some last-minute urgent request from the department's leadership team

• If you are meticulous and thorough in your work and double-check your work to minimize the chances of errors

• Love working with you hands, small hand tools and various machinery

Other Things You should know to be successful

• Ability to think outside the box

• Take initiative and make things happen

• Ability to take a behind the scenes and/or supportive role within the organization

We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing a career at Poly Vinyl Creations, Inc. at one of our multiple locations.

THIS IS NOT A WORK FROM HOME POSITION.