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Congratulations on taking the first step to working at SoftLite! As one of the largest employers in Streetsboro, we take tremendous pride in all we have to offer our employees. Take some time to learn about us and what we have to offer:

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Current Open Positions:

SoftLite is looking for efficient 1st shift assemblers in our manufacturing facility in Streetsboro, OH.

We are looking for individuals who take pride in their work and are self-motivated but are also a team player. Our assemblers are responsible for the beginning-of-the-line assembly and must have great attention to detail and the ability to keep up on the production line. All employees are able to work their way up to the next level and learn more skilled tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Verifying specifications by measuring completed components
  • Following detailed assembly instructions, processes, and procedures to build custom orders
  • Assembling components by examining connections for correct fit; fastening parts and subassemblies
  • Identifying and using hand tools, such as screw guns, drills, scrapers, snips, hammers, chisels, etc, to perform assigned duties
  • Maintaining quality process control checks and following standard work instructions
  • Escalating quality, safety, and productivity concerns using proper chain of command
  • Ability to work as a member of a team

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to read, write, and understand English
  • Able to stand for a 10-hour shift
  • Daily duties may require lifting 30-50 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to apply physical mobility (bending, pushing, pulling, lifting, and twisting) to perform all line duties
  • Ability to use hand tools, such as screw guns, drills, scrapers, snips, hammers, chisels, and any other tool required to perform duties
  • Familiarity with safety protocols in a manufacturing environment; safety glasses, hearing protection, wearing cut-resistant gloves and sleeves, and steel-toed or composite-toed shoes or boots
  • Must be able to work overtime during the week and on Saturdays as needed
  • These positions are not located on the bus line. You must have your own reliable transportation

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous manufacturing and/or assembly experience a plus but not required

 BENEFITS:

  • Weekly pay
  • Casual dress code
  • Health insurance – medical/dental/vision/accident, and critical illness
  • Vacation time accrual
  • Three (3) sick days – eligible upon hire
  • Paid (8) federal holidays and (2) floating holidays – eligible upon hire
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Basic general life insurance at 2x annual salary
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • $95 annual boot allowance
  • Referral bonus program
  • Window discounts
  • Employee events, contests, and giveaways
  • COVID vaccinations not required

 SCHEDULE:

  • Monday to Thursday onsite
  • Occasional Friday overtime (with advance notice)
  • 1st Shift – 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

SoftLite is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Veteran, or disability status.

Business Developers | Regional Sales Managers – SoftLite Windows and Doors

Headquarters:    Streetsboro, OH 

AVAILABLE AREAS: North Central (WI, MN, ND, SD) and Northeast/New England

The regional sales manager (RSM) works to improve the dealer channel’s market position and achieve financial growth. The RSM builds key customer relationships, identifies new business opportunities, negotiates and closes business deals, and maintains extensive knowledge of product lines and current market conditions.  

Deliverable Outcomes:

  • Manage all relationships and sales activities with existing and potential SoftLite customers. This includes annual business planning, training and marketing support activities, resolving and correcting all relationship, product, pricing, credit, shipping, lead-time, and day-to-day business issues in a timely manner.
  • Assess and cultivate strong business relationships with window and door- focused trade partners whose segment focus aligns with SoftLite’s product portfolio.
  • Support existing clients to ensure they are satisfied and positive. Sales calls may require presentations about solutions and services that meet or predict the client’s future needs.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop a pipeline of new business while capturing knowledge of the market. Track and record activity on accounts and build forecast sales targets (and ensure they are being met).
  • Adopt the finest product knowledge and presentation skills in the window and door industry. Plan approaches and pitches. Work with marketing staff using market and competitive knowledge to help identify and develop the company’s unique selling propositions and differentiators.
  • Develop and maintain a highly collaborative and positive working relationship with SoftLite’s leadership team, manufacturing division, and company personnel.
  • Identify opportunities for campaigns, services, and distributions channels that will lead to increased sales. Maintain correct channels or distribution and proper mapping in each market to collect maximum market share while minimizing market conflict.
  • Work seamlessly with manufacturing on project flow and product production as well as new product development.
  • Participate in pricing solutions and service.
  • Adhere to travel and entertainment cost-center budgets.
  • Ensure customer showrooms correctly exhibit our products with the most current revisions – always looking first-class and up-to-date.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • 2-5 years of applicable work experience within the window and door industry
  • Networking, prospecting, motivation to sell, closing skills, ability to identify customer needs and challenges, market knowledge, and professionalism.
  • Demonstrates the ability to speak to large groups using multiple delivery methods.
  • Significant experience in negotiating with customers and successfully resolving disputes
  • Evidence of strong analytical and fact-based planning skills
  • Self-motivated with the ability to operate independently or in a team environment to achieve results
  • Excellent organizational, leadership, and analytical skills
  • High level of proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Travel will be required an
  • Full-time, Monday-Thursday (onsite) – four, 10-hour shifts
  • 1st Shift (7 a.m. – 5::30 p.m.)
  • Occasional Friday overtime – with advance notice
  • Pay: From $19.00 per hour 

The shipping loader is responsible for taking ownership of collecting, organizing, and manually loading products with the assistance of hand carts. Products consist of windows from finished goods into trailers in order of stops list on shipping pack list. Forklifts are not used in our shipping department.

This position is responsible for making sure all units are secured in such a way as to prevent damage to product and promote safe unloading for outsourced carriers and customers.

Qualifications:

  • Ability to to read production labels, production paperwork, and match batch and/or order numbers accurately
  • Ability to work as a team/assist as needed with working cross functionally
  • Knowledge of basic shipping disciplines and assume safety guidelines while loading and working on the docks
  • Previous experience/knowledge of shipping software
  • Work in-line with the mission statement of the company, while maintaining a clean and safe working environment
  • Additional responsibilities as required by management
  • Meet physical demands of the position. Must be able to lift/move 50-100 lbs. on regular basis

Through the glass from day 1:

  • Weekly pay
  • $95 boot allowance (yearly)
  • Vacation time – earned monthly
  • Paid (8) federal holidays and (2) floating holidays

As well as:

  • Casual dress code
  • $500 Referral Bonus per referral
  • Health insurance – medical, dental, vision, basic life at 2X salary, short- and long-term disability, accident & critical illness
  • 401(k) with company match
  • FMLA
  • Window discounts!

We are a rapidly growing manufacturing company that prefers to promote from within based on employee performance, evolution, and attendance. As a member of our team, your growth opportunities are limitless!

SoftLite is a part of Cornerstone Building Brands, an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

SoftLite Windows & Doors manufactures premium vinyl replacement windows and patio doors. Since 1934, we have built a strong reputation and solid partnerships with our dealers. We offer a broad, option-rich vinyl window product line and excel with large-scale dealers. As a pioneer in vinyl windows, 11-time ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year winner, and nine-time Sustained Excellence winner, SoftLite is proud to offer a wide variety of styles to suit any budget and aesthetic sensibility.  

SoftLite is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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