Growing Manufacturing Company seeks Laborers

Feel free to stop by the office M-Thurs 10am-3pm EST to fill out a formal application (recommended as we are hiring on the spot).

Jamaica Cottage Shop, Inc. is a privately held company, founded in 1995 and located in South Londonderry, Vermont. We are premier builders of fine post and beam buildings like tool sheds, cottages, tiny homes, & woodsheds.

The company continues to grow quickly with several new positions being created including many opportunities for advancement. In need of several more general go-getters willing and able to meet the physical demands necessary in Production: Lumber Pullers, Tailors, Cubers, and Sawyers.

Please review the descriptions for skill level requirements.
Leading wages, benefits, and perks in the industry.
Candidates must have a general concept of basic math, good written/verbal communication skills, and be able to meet the physical demands and fast pace while adhering to all safety protocols. Reliable transportation required. Must be able to safely lift 75 lbs without issue or concern.

We will train the right candidates on how to read a speed square, tape measure, and cut list and supply safety glasses, ear plugs, and masks. Employees must have their own boots and weather-appropriate work wear.

Lumber Pullers: Just how it sounds – identifying and pulling lumber in preparation for other departments. If you can pick up a piece of lumber and put it down, we want you! No experience or tools necessary.

Tailors: Tailors perform all cuts that the computerized saw cannot. This includes layouts, trimming of rafters, ½ lap cuts, etc. Must have a general knowledge and basic understanding of carpentry. Advanced carpentry skills not required. Must be able to read, understand, and get directions from cut lists.

Cubers: Assemble the cut pieces and components that come down the line from the saw and the tailors (“cube” the kit), sticker each piece, and strap the final kit. No cutting necessary.

Sawyers: Responsible for the saw line. Run the computerized cnc upcut saw while managing the pace and setting the kits (ensuring all materials for each kit are set up next to the line before running the kit through). Must have a general knowledge and basic understanding of carpentry, time management, and basic computer skill. Sawyers are eligible for a weekly QA bonus.

BENEFITS
(available based on position and eligibility)

· Compensation: Competitive hourly wage with progressive review and increase based on performance and attitude; OT paid after 40 hours in the weekly pay period.
· Paid Vacation, Paid Birthday, and Earned Sick Time (PTO).
· Weekly Attendance Bonus.
· Health insurance: $250 company contribution each month toward your enrollment in one of our 3 available plans. High-deductible plan includes option to open an HSA account.
· Vision and dental plans available with payroll deduction.
· Wellness incentive: reimbursements up to $200 each calendar year on authorized community programs (i.e. ski/snowboard pass, gym, yoga, tennis, golf, etc).
· Life event contribution: $100 towards positive life events (purchase of first home, getting married, having/adopting a child, etc)
· Travel stipend: for qualifying employees traveling further than 30 miles one way each workday – up to $50/week.
· Tool Allowance Reimbursement Program: employees are eligible to submit receipts for reimbursement on authorized tools/PPE up to $250 for every 1k hours worked.
· Snow Tire assistance Program

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 – $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Ability to Commute/Relocate:

• South Londonderry, VT 05155 (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable — more reliable than spontaneous
• Adaptable/flexible — enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• High stress tolerance — thrives in a high-pressure environment

This Job Is:

• Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED

Company’s website:

• www.jamaicacottageshop.com

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No

Jamaica Cottage Shop, Inc, a privately held wood manufacturing company founded in 1995 and located in South Londonderry, VT. We are a B2C direct distributor of fine post and beam buildings including storage sheds, cottages, tiny homes, garages, & woodsheds in need of additional experienced CDL Drivers to join our fleet team that includes several trucks, trailers, and drivers. Flat Bedding.

Experience with or the successful capacity to learn how to operate: Moffet, Forklift, Shed Mules, and/or Hydraulic Shed Trailers.

Drivers transport wooden buildings, in both kit form and/or fully assembled, to the client following all safety and regulatory practices as well as those outlined with the DOT. Building Pre-Cut Kits are large palleted packages that weigh several thousands of lbs. Fully Assembled buildings are completely built and must be maneuvered carefully to the installation site, unloaded, blocked, and leveled in the safest way possible so as not to cause any harm, injury, or damage to the equipment, the product, or the client’s property.

This is a physically demanding position. Candidates must be able to safely lift and maneuver a minimum of 75lbs without issue or concern multiple times a day. They must also have general working mechanic skills to trouble-shoot and fix any on-the-road issues.

Each trip is different with no set routes as road closures and/or road maintenance schedules, construction, and other factors affect direction.

You will be joining the crew that reports to the dispatch office (Logistics Coordinator). Busy time is spring to December with shop work in down-time and between loads.

Paid training includes working alongside another driver.

Check out videos at the bottom of the page at this link https://jamaicacottageshop.com/free-shipping/

Additional Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Daily Truck/Equipment Inspections.
• QC checks on product prior to leaving for delivery.
• Perform Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly Truck Inspections, Maintenance and Cleaning, as required and/or instructed.
• Direct contact with the public (following social distancing protocols). Must support and maintain the company’s public image as a respectful representative and not act, speak, or represent oneself in a way as to negatively affect the company’s reputation and/or public image.
• Always remain drug and marijuana -free. No alcohol consumption on the job or prior to starting shift.
• Flexible and willing to perform shop and yard duties that may be necessary, as instructed.

Experience & Skill Requirements

• Candidates must have a valid CDL-A or CDL-B license. Those with a CDL-B license must be willing to work towards their CDL-A license.
• Clean driving and safety record and be able to pass a background test.
• Must be experienced in driving Wide Loads.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time while maintaining focus.
• Ability to safely lift a minimum of 75 lbs without issue or physical repercussion concerns.
• Candidate must be able to troubleshoot and fix general mechanical issues to the best of their ability. Experienced Mechanic skills are a Plus.
• Multi-task with quick shifts in direction and solid communication and organization skills with little to no supervision.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of all DOT regulations and safety protocols.

Benefits

• Compensation: Competitive hourly wage with OT past 40 hours each week. All taxes withheld according to state/federal law.
• Weekly Attendance Bonus: for qualifying candidates.
• Health Insurance: $250 company contribution each month toward your enrollment in one of our 4 available plans. HSA option available.
• Vision and Dental plans available with payroll deduction.
• Retirement: matching 401(k).
• Paid Time Off: Vacation/Earned Sick Pay, PTO Awards, Birthday Paid Day Off.
• Uniforms with paid cleaning service.
• Wellness Incentive: $200/calendar year.
• Life Event Contribution: $100 per positive event (i.e., have or adopt a child, buy your first home…).
• Travel Stipend: for qualifying employees who work a minimum average of 30 hours each week on-site in South Londonderry, VT who travel further than 30 miles one way each workday – up to $50/week.
• Cell Phone Stipend: for qualifying employees who work a minimum average of 30 hours each week and use their personal cell phone for logistics communications. Employee is responsible for having and maintaining their own equipment and ensuring it meets all company requirements for IT security and policies.
• Snow Tire Assistance Program for qualifying employees who work a minimum average of 30 hours each week.
• Tool Allowance Reimbursement Program: employees are eligible to submit receipts for reimbursement on authorized tools/PPE up to $250 for every 1k hours worked.
• Substantial Discounts on JCS Products including kits, buildings, materials, etc.
• JCS Swag when available: hats, hoodies, sweatshirts, etc.

No phone calls, please.
Best to apply via Indeed or in person here at the shop in South Londonderry, VT, Monday – Friday 7am – 3:30pm

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Home daily
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Ability to Commute/Relocate:

• South Londonderry, VT 05155 (Required)

Experience:

• CDL Driving: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDL-A or CDL-B License (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Trucking freight handling:

• Secure freight by hand

Type of Freight:

• Flatbed

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable — more reliable than spontaneous
• Autonomous/Independent — enjoys working with little direction
• High stress tolerance — thrives in a high-pressure environment

Company’s website:

• www.jamaicacottageshop.com

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

The Graphic Designer will assist in the development, improvement, maintenance, and management of the website and other and digital and print media. The graphic designer will work supporting various activities and must collaborate positively with the web and design team.

Essential Functions:

Working within the set of brand guidelines the Graphic Designer would

• Assist in the maintenance and development of website content, processes, and functions.
• Assist in the Development of design templates to support data flow from different applications.
• Assist in the creation of e-mail marketing documents and campaigns.
• Assist in the creation of documents for digital and print.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in fields related to Design, Web Development, and /or Marketing
• WordPress/ WooCommerce experience
• Familiar with HTML, HTML5, CSS
• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign and Adobe Illustrator is essential. AfterEffects, Premier Pro. are a plus)
• Experience in social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Photography experience is a plus
• Must communicate effectively and professionally.
• Must have a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated proficiency in prioritizing, organization, and time management.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Knowledge of and experience with Crystal Reports, SAP, CSS and PHP, SQL, HANA, XML is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High level of creativity
• Having an “eye” for good layout and design
• Working within brand guidelines Positive, “can-do” attitude to add to our current culture
• Flexible, adaptable, calm under pressure
• Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
• Proficiency with technology and ability to quickly and efficiently learn various software programs and platforms
• Demonstrated effectiveness in a fast-paced work environment managing multiple competing deadlines
• Self-starter, able to independently move projects forward, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
• Solid organizational and project management skills, with high attention to detail
• Ability to communicate in a polite, professional manner with a variety of stakeholders
• Have a firm grasp on various marketing platforms, channels, and best practices, including social, digital, and email marketing

Please include a link to your portfolio for review and/or have documents that you can share via hard copy or PDF.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 – $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Digital Marketing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Marketing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Job Duties:

• Draft mockups of website designs, brochures, iconography, and any other marketing materials required
• Work on multiple projects at once, and consistently meet draft deadlines
• Other duties as requested

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Adaptable/flexible — enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Autonomous/Independent — enjoys working with little direction
• Innovative — prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
• High stress tolerance — thrives in a high-pressure environment

Company’s website:

• www.JamaicaCottageShop.com

Company’s Facebook page:

• https://www.facebook.com/JamaicaCottageShop

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Jamaica Cottage Shop, Inc. is a privately held company, founded in 1995 and located in South Londonderry, Vermont. We are premier builders of fine post and beam buildings like tool sheds, cottages, tiny homes, & woodsheds.

Job Responsibilities:

• Add to and elevate the current office culture with a friendly, upbeat, and team-dedicated personality ready to learn and rise to a new challenge.
• Top priority is to resolve customer product and service problems from past, current, or pending orders using One Call Resolution when possible.
• Listen to client concerns and issues, extract necessary data to understand their problem, analyze information quickly to narrow down the root cause and then supply solutions while following company policies, terms, and conditions.
• Serve clients via phone, email, social media, and face-to-face by providing product and service information and facilitating customer service issues.
• Manage large amounts of inbound calls and emails relating to support or service issues in a timely but nurturing manner and shift tasks quickly and efficiently.
• Revise and maintain client accounts by recording all correspondence, case information, and resolutions using our in-house system – SAP Business One CRM/ERP.
• Run cost analysis for each case and resolve within authorized budget or escalate to management.
• Communicate efficiently with other departments to gather and analyze data on a case-by-case basis.
• Maintain monthly Service Reports that include product or service information, issue, cost analysis, and root cause.
• Assist management in the R&D of potential new products/services and/or boosting current products/services by collecting and logging product issues and analyzing data compiled for monthly Service Reports.
• Continue to evolve and grow by keeping up to date with company, product, service, and industry information, policies, and processes.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Maintain professional communication and etiquette at all times regardless of client tone and behavior.
• Some nights, weekends, and holidays required with a willingness to be open to a flexible schedule for the right candidate.

Qualifications / Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and level-headed while practicing professional conflict management and resolution standards.
• Strong, professional phone skills and presence with the ability to juggle dozens of calls per day.
• Product and applicable market knowledge are a plus.
• Ability to understand and achieve target goals on an individual, team, and company level.
• Quality focus, problem solving, and documentation skills.
• Data entry skills – TYPING PROFICIENCY IS A MUST.
• Working knowledge of computer applications including MSExcel, MSWord, Adobe PDF Reader, and Internet. SAP Business One ERP system knowledge is a plus but not required.
• Use of appreciative and comprehensive listening skills necessary to critically think and evaluate what you have heard.
• Multi-tasking and solid organization skills with little to no supervision.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years previous Customer Service and Support experience.
• Industry knowledge is a plus but not required.
• Some college preferred or equivalent Customer Service and Support experience.

Benefits

• Compensation: Competitive hourly wage with progressive review and increase based on performance and attitude; OT paid after 40 hours in the weekly pay period.
• Commission Pay eligibility review after waiting period.
• Health insurance: $250 company contribution each month toward your enrollment in one of our 3 available plans. HSA option available.
• Vision and dental plans available with payroll deduction.
• 401(k) matching.
• $200 Wellness incentive.
• $100 Life Event Contribution.
• Travel stipend: for qualifying employees traveling further than 30 miles one way each workday – up to $50/week.
• Snow Tire Assistance Program.

Job Types: Full-time, Internship

Pay: $28,000.00 – $36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Work Location:

• One location

Communication method(s) used:

• Email
• Phone
• Chat
• In person

Internship Compensation:

• Pay

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• People-oriented — enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible — enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• High stress tolerance — thrives in a high-pressure environment

Company’s website:

• www.jamaicacottageshop.com

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place