Position Purpose:
The Building Components Production Associate is responsible for the safe, efficient, and accurate manufacturing of roof trusses, floor trusses, and wall panels according to engineered specifications, production schedules, quality standards, and customer requirements. This position supports all aspects of building component production, including material handling, component assembly, equipment operation, quality inspections, and workplace organization. The Building Components Production Associate plays a critical role in ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and accurately while supporting the Company's commitment to customer service, operational excellence, employee development, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
Production and Assembly, Material Handling, Quality Control, Safety and Compliance, Housekeeping and Organization, Teamwork and Communication, and Continuous Improvement activities including assembling components to engineered specifications, operating equipment safely, performing quality inspections, maintaining production standards, supporting inventory accuracy, promoting workplace safety, contributing to operational improvement efforts, and performing other duties as assigned. Responsibilities may vary based on business needs and operational demands and may include tasks outside the employee's regularly assigned duties, provided such assignments are consistent with Company objectives and the employee's qualifications and training.
Direct Manager Direct Reports:
Reports directly to the Building Components Production Lead or Building Components Production Manager. Direct Reports: None.
Travel Requirements:
No routine travel required. Occasional attendance at company training programs, meetings, safety events, operational support activities, customer service support, field repairs, product service work, and other off-site assignments necessary to support customer needs and Company operations may be required.
Physical Requirements:
Regular standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, repetitive movements, ladder use, and safe operation around production equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
Working Conditions:
Manufacturing environment with exposure to seasonal temperatures, wood dust, noise, forklifts, moving machinery, and fast-paced production schedules.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED preferred; ability to read a tape measure, basic math skills, follow instructions, work safely in manufacturing environments, and demonstrate reliability and teamwork.
Preferred Qualifications:
Manufacturing, construction, building materials, component manufacturing, forklift, pneumatic tool, and OSHA training experience.
Minimum Education:
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
Preferred Education:
Technical, vocational, or trade school training related to manufacturing, construction, woodworking, or industrial operations.
Minimum Years Of Work Experience:
No prior experience required.
Competencies:
Safety Focus, Quality Orientation, Accountability, Teamwork, Communication, Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, and Continuous Improvement.
Job Location:
Lumber Suppliers - Virden700 S Springfield St Virden, IL 62690
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221, or by email to: [email protected] with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.
Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay, discretionary bonuses, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating), medical/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life and short-term disability, plus optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance. All benefits subject to eligibility.
Should a Candidate be submitted to fill a position by a recruiting or staffing services agency (“Agency”), the Company has no obligation to pay the Agency any fee for submission, offer, placement or any service without a fully executed contract of service covering the engagement.Skills Required
- Ability to read a tape measure
- Basic math skills
- Ability to follow instructions
- Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment
- Reliability and teamwork
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift up to 50 pounds, perform repetitive movements, and use ladders
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Manufacturing, construction, building materials, or component manufacturing experience
- Forklift experience or training
- Pneumatic tool experience or training
- OSHA training
- Technical, vocational, or trade school training related to manufacturing, construction, woodworking, or industrial operations
SRS Distribution Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Variable compensation in sales and incentive programs for drivers create meaningful earnings upside beyond base pay. Top performers in sales report materially higher total compensation than base.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan and broad employee equity participation point to accessible ownership opportunities. A large distribution of equity value to thousands of employees underscores tangible upside beyond cash pay.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical and dental plan options, vision, HSA/FSA, and company‑paid life and disability indicate robust core coverage. Added supports like an EAP and virtual doctor care expand the health and wellbeing offering.
SRS Distribution Insights
What We Do
SRS Distribution is the fastest growing distributor of building products in the United States. Our talented team of industry experts focus all efforts on delivering the highest quality products and services to bring true value to every contractor. This commitment is evident in two exclusive SRS offerings developed with customers in mind: TopShield, our premium product line covering any roofing project end-to-end, and Roof Hub, our real-time project management tool that offers operational insights and updates on the go or from your desk. As a people-first company, SRS offers highly motivated and engaged employees a career path in an entrepreneurial inclusive culture where the corporate office works for the field and not the reverse. Not only does SRS care deeply about customers and employees, but also the communities in which we operate. Raise the Roof Foundation supports veterans and military families, disaster relief efforts and I local assistance for children and families in crisis. SRS is a private company led by a management team of industry veterans who understand the needs of the professional roofing contractor. SRS has grown rapidly through acquisition and the opening of multiple new locations since our February 2008 inception. SRS enjoys strong investor and banking relationships and a solid balance sheet to enable us to remain a high-growth company in the years ahead. SRS also aims to become the most attractive distribution partner to our many valued suppliers by forming collaborative relationships built on trust and friendship that date back many decades. SRS has a very narrow product focus with roofing making up almost 95% of sales. This focus allows us to enjoy a broader and deeper inventory of roofing products at each location than many of our competitor
