Production Associate

Job Description

JOB DETAILS

Base Pay: $23.00 per hour, plus $1.00 per hour shift differential for night shift

Night Shift: 7pm - 7am, on a 2-2-3 Schedule

Benefits Starting Day 1

On-Demand Pay (access to your pay when you need it)

Weekly Pay

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Visually inspect extruded product for appearance and size defects according to specifications
• Conduct recurrent tests/inspections of products’ functional features (including, but not limited to, nail slot depth, weep holes, butt end channel locks, etc)
• Notify appropriate personnel (Extrusion Associate 3s and 4s, Manufacturing Shift Supervisor) of product defects
• Assemble cartons for packaging
• Ensure proper packing patterns, product counts, and package enclosures
• Square, glue, seal, and label (if necessary) the packed cartons
• Transfer carton to finished product skid
• Discard unacceptable panels in Scrap Rack
• Identify product that is jammed up in production line and assist as necessary
• Identify that line is going down and assist as necessary
• Assist with color and product fixture changes
• Perform line shut down tasks
• Communicate with previous and following shifts’ Extrusion Associates about product quality, problems, and status of work in progress
• Perform housekeeping duties as needed such as cleaning up of knock-out build up in MRF cutter
• Complete accurately and legibly all line packaging-related paperwork
• Notify Extrusion Associate 3 or 4 (Operators) of colored light alarm from Ink Jet Printer
• Punch time clock before and after shift to record time worked
• Observe health and safety practices when handling bacon strips
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required
• Maintain supplies at workstation
• Communicate with Material Handler(s) to move full warehouse racks
• Assist with training of temporaries and new hires in Extrusion Associate 1 positions
• Float to relieve other Extrusion Associate 1s for breaks
• Attend weekly shift meetings and monthly All Hands Forum, if required
• Actively participate in all plant safety programs, depending on location
• Notify Supervisor if proper tools are not furnished to complete job functions
• Assist with production equipment maintenance

Qualifications

• High School Graduate/GED preferred
• No experience required
• Prior manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Must be able to read, write and perform basic math skills as job duties require
• Must possess common sense, positive attitude, and demonstrate excellent attendance
• Must be quality and safety conscious, a team player
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a continual basis above shoulder height and below the waist, keep colors separate, and record weights accurately
• Must have excellent manual dexterity and be able to concentrate for sustained periods
• Must have good communication skills and be able to interact with people
• Extensive standing, frequent bending, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, twisting and walking
• Hearing protection, safety glasses, tape measure, sawing glove, hack saw, packing gloves, stamp and stamp pad
• Safe work performance is required from each Associate at all times
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in a safe manner in accordance with applicable Health and Safety Manuals
• Required to wear or use personal protective equipment as applicable and to immediately report unsafe working conditions

Additional Information

Site Address: 185 Johnson Dr, Stuarts Draft, VA 24477

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.