PAY range starts at $18 per hour!

1st shift: Mon-Fri-5AM-2:30PM

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About Us

Are you inspired by innovation, continuous improvement, rapid vertical growth, and genuine, forward-thinking culture? Do you want to help families and communities connect to the great outdoors—all while doing something meaningful for future generations? Join our team at POLYWOOD, the leading brand of sustainable outdoor furniture.

POLYWOOD is a U.S.-based company that proudly operates from our original headquarters in Syracuse, Indiana, with an additional facility in Roxboro, North Carolina, and a burgeoning remote workforce. Since day one, we've upheld our founder’s original mission of stewardship by designing, engineering, and building beautiful outdoor furniture using sustainable materials, including landfill- and ocean-bound plastics, all with a zero-waste mindset. Our positive and inclusive culture is best described by our teams as an atmosphere of energy — a place where there is trust among each other and ongoing opportunity. Pair that with competitive pay and a suite of benefits, and you've got yourself a truly unique place to work. If you’re ready for an exciting and fulfilling career, explore our available job opportunities today.

PRODUCTION IS A VALUED DEPARTMENT

Production follows the One Piece Flow system. One Piece Flow is working as a team to complete one product at a time from off of the CNC table, through the build process, until that one product is sealed into a box and ready for shipment to our valued customers.

Area Leaders, CNC operators and assemblers work closely together to create high quality outdoor furniture. We place precisely cut pieces of plastic lumber into premade fixtures and use battery operated impact drivers to screw and fasten them together. Working at a steady pace to ensure time quotas are met while confirming that all furniture is of the highest quality before packaging for shipment. You are given all of the necessary tools and education to be considered for promotion and advancement within the company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Set up fixtures, manual drilling, and routing operations as needed for scheduled production in accordance with each machines S.O.P.
• Bolt, clip, screw, or otherwise fasten parts together for sub-assemblies or completed product
• Daily inspection and maintenance of regularly used tools and equipment in accordance with usage S.O.P. to ensure proper care
• Work on line where tasks vary as different model of same article moves along line
• Quality - Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality
• Safety and Security - Observe safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly
• Teamwork - Balance team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views

• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
• Must be able to work in shifts 8-10 hours long (longer is needed), where you are regularly required to stand, walk, and use basic sensory functions

POLYWOOD'S EMPLOYEES DEMONSTRATE:

• Ethics
• Strategic Thinking
• Professionalism
• Quality
• Safety & Security
• Adaptability
• Dependability
• Innovation

BENEFITS! BENEFITS! BENEFITS! BENEFITS! BENEFITS! BENEFITS! BENEFITS! BENEFITS! BENEFITS!

• We pay weekly on Thursdays
• Fridges and Freezers stocked for YOU with FREE Gatorade and Icee pops ALL SUMMER LONG!
• Holiday Pay
• Free EASTLAKE/FITSTOP Gym Membership immediately available after your first paycheck!
• Discounts on Furniture
• Numerous opportunities for growth!
• Culture committee events (FREE ice cream days once a month in the summer and so much more)
• Wellness Team events (Biggest loser contest and prizes and so much more)
• POLYWOOD has partnered with Wawasee Schools to run and operate a high quality and reliable Early Learning Childcare, exclusively available to our Syracuse POLYWOOD employees at a discounted price.
• Group Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term & Long Term disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Accident & Illness Insurance

PRODUCTION EMPLOYEES RECENTLY HAD THIS TO SAY ABOUT WORKING AT POLYWOOD:

• "I left and only lasted two days and came back with a whole new appreciation for how great POLYWOOD is"
• "Working at POLYWOOD is a career, it is not just an employment opportunity. POLYWOOD is where it's at."
• "Awesome experience. You stay busy in a good atmosphere, surrounded by good people."
• The work is enjoyable"
• "Variety of work"
• "Every day is different"
• "Lots of camaraderie. You are treated with respect. Opportunity to grow and learn new things. Room for growth."
• "Family Atmosphere"
• "POLYWOOD takes care of their people"
• "The destination is yours"
• "You can have a clear career path; you can decide for yourself what direction you want."
• "We promote over 90% from within"
• "Lots of opportunities! There is a home for everyone. Lots of departments and roles."
• "Everyone works hard and works together"
• "Great environment"
• "There are lots of growth opportunities"
• "Fast-paced environment, yet not stressful"
• "You are surrounded by good people"
• "All around a good experience"'
• "Always a new challenge everyday. Keeps you on your feet."
• "This department ROCKS!"
• "When you are new, the team will work with you."
• "Kind people that are willing to help you from day one"
• "Great team; everyone works well together"
• "The leaders are all super helpful - area leaders, supervisors, managers"
• "You will be shown the way. You will not just be told what to do and on your own."

PRODUCTION EMPLOYEES RECENTLY HAD THESE TIPS TO SHARE FOR NEW EMPLOYEES:

• "Keep your safety glasses on"
• "Learn how to run a screw gun early on"
• "Learn what screws go in different materials"
• "Pay attention to detail"
• "Follow through with tasks given to you"
• "Work hard if you want to grow. Take initiative."
• "Be prepared to move around a lot during your first few weeks"
• "The opportunities to grow are real. If you want to grow within the company, identify where you would like to go. Opportunities will present themselves to help you get there."
• "Don’t stress about the stuff you cannot prevent."
• "Don’t forget to eat :)"

POLYWOOD is an equal opportunity employer. POLYWOOD evaluates qualified applicants without regard to characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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