Jobs at California Closets (Now Hiring) — 7 open

Founded in 1978, California Closets has built a reputation as the leader and design authority in premium space management, delivering custom-designed organizational solutions and exceptional service. We believe home is more than just a place — it should be a source of creativity, comfort, and connection. From beautiful walk-in closets and entertainment centers to versatile pantries and home offices, we design custom storage solutions that add value to your life and home by making space for what belongs. Think of it as ‘practical magic.’ 

Job Summary   

• The Production Operator will be responsible for operating production equipment in the facility.
• The Production Operator will be required to coordinate with other team members, at the direction of the Production Manager, to complete daily tasks as required to meet the production schedule.
• The Production Operator will be required to maintain expected levels of quality and cleanliness

       Pay for this opportunity is $20-$24/hr

       Strong background in construction and/or manufacturing preferred

       The typical work schedule will be Monday-Friday 7a-3:30p

Job Responsibilities  

• Achieve proficiency with multiple production machines and operations.
• Work independently and alongside other team members as required.
• Fulfill requirements of completion for digital and physical documents related to production.
• Meet all safety and quality requirements prescribed by standard operating procedures.
• Maintain tools and equipment, and complete preventative maintenance.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, workstations, and the production facility in general.

Competencies/Skills Required

1.  Communication:   Using language, verbal and written, to share and collect information, exchange ideas and openly explore a variety of perspectives while being flexible to adjust style and content to each unique person, audience and situation

• Ensure that others involved in a project or initiative are kept informed about developments and plans
• Ensure that important information from customer or senior leader is shared with others assigned to the project as appropriate
• Use appropriate means of communication  (e.g., emails, memos, meetings,
• Keep senior leaders informed about progress and problems; avoid surprises
• Ensure that regular, consistent communication takes place
• Communication should be articulate (verbal), easily understood; convey ideas and facts using language the customer and team members best understand. Present information clearly, concisely, and logically; focus on key points
• Be concise, grammatically correct

2. Results Driven:   Strong orientation for goal achievement and top performance with an ability to focus on what’s important and create a sense of urgency to drive progress.

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• Focuses on results and desired outcomes and how best to achieve them to get the job done
• Set high goals and works diligently to achieve them, pushing to reach milestones
• Look for opportunities to help move a project along; volunteers to help others with projects or assignments
• Respond to setbacks with increased efforts; is persistent in the face of difficulty
• Willingly put in extra time and effort to ensure the goal is met
• Make reasonable estimates of resources needed to achieve goals or complete projects
• Use sound methods to plan and track work, appointments, and commitments
• Evaluate progress on tasks and adjusts work style as needed
• Complete high volume of work, keeping a rapid pace without sacrificing accuracy

3. Attention to Detail:  Ability to achieve thoroughness and accuracy with a precise way of planning, organizing and managing activities with specific details. Very good at executing the details of a plan

• Check work to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Compare finished work to what is expected and address inconsistencies
• Identify and address details that are easy to overlook or seem insignificant
• Clarify priorities
• Input data correctly within Salesforce/FinancialForce and other reports and tracking tools

4. Collaboration:   Establishes a strong working relationship with team members, customers, and stakeholders to improve outcomes. 

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• Know and support teammates’ work and deliverables; help teammates who need or ask for support or assistance
• Acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of teammates
• Encourage team unity through sharing information or expertise, working together to solve problems, and putting team success first
• Help remove barriers to team productivity and success
• Ensure joint ownership of goal setting, commitments, and accomplishments. Involve everyone on the team
• Maintain open, approachable manner, and treat others respectfully
• Preserve others’ self-confidence and dignity; show regard for others opinions
• Seek and consider ideas from diverse viewpoints
• Anticipate and recognizes the concerns of others, even if those concern are not openly expressed
• Build rapport by listening to, discussing and negotiating with, and rewarding, encouraging, and motivating others
• Seek to resolve confrontations and disagreements constructively by focusing on the situation, issues, or behaviors, rather than the people

5. Time Management: Able to plan and exercise conscious control of time spent on activities

• Prioritize key action steps
• Anticipate the impacts and risks of decisions and actions
• Seek and use others’ input about critical actions, timelines, sequencing, scope, methodology, expected outcomes, and priorities
• See potential challenges and opportunities, and adjusts plans based on input
• Create realistic schedules for projects and follow them
• Evaluate progress against schedule and goal
• Monitor and evaluate external variables that affect plans and  prepare strategies to deal with problems or drastic changes
• Prioritize tasks by importance and deadline and discern what is important from what is just urgent
• Adjust priorities as situations change
• Easily transition between tasks and pick up where left off when interrupted

6. Adaptability:  Willingness to operate in a flexible manner to ensure achievement of desired outcomes/goals.

• Respond positively to changes, and be willing to use new practices to accomplish goals and solve problems appropriately
• Adapt goals and methods to achieve results in changing situations
• Shift responsibilities quickly and seamlessly as requested by Project Manager due to changes in project work loads   
• Recover quickly from setbacks and find alternative ways to reach goals
• Manage change in a way that reduces the concern experienced by the customer and other resources on the project

• High school diploma or state recognized equivalent required
• United States citizenship required
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand consistently throughout the day
• Experience in the construction of furniture, cabinetry, etc. strongly preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred
• Basic computer and digital communication proficiency

Outcomes/Measures of Success

1. Complete onboarding and primary role training
2. Complete secondary and support role training
3. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
4. Achieve synergy with team members

Key Metrics

1. Part manufacturing daily output
2. Attendance and tardiness
3. Disciplinary record

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