Production Associate 1st Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio includes vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems, and metal accessories.

About the role

Base pay: $16.00 per hour. 1st shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM. Benefits start on day one. Weekly pay.

Address: 100 Cellwood Place, Gaffney, SC 29340.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect extruded product for consistent appearance and length according to defined standards
• Ensure product consistency and standards, including proper counts, packing patterns, packing enclosures, carton construction, and labels
• Pack finished product into cartons and place cartons on finished product skids
• Maintain all required paperwork
• Conduct recurrent tests/inspections of products’ functional features (nail slot depth, weepholes, 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 packed cartons
• Transfer cartons to finished product skid
• Discard unacceptable panels in Scrap Rack
• Identify and assist with product jams in the production line
• Assist with line shutdowns, color changes, and product fixture changes
• Communicate with previous and following shifts about product quality, problems, and work-in-progress status
• Perform housekeeping duties, such as cleaning knock-out build-up in MRF cutter
• Complete all line packaging-related paperwork accurately and legibly
• Notify Extrusion Associate 3 or 4 of colored light alarm from Ink Jet Printer
• Punch time clock before and after shift
• Observe health and safety practices when handling materials
• Maintain supplies at workstation
• Communicate with Material Handler(s) to move full warehouse racks
• Assist with training 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
• Notify Supervisor if proper tools are not furnished
• Assist with production equipment maintenance

Requirements

• Previous production/manufacturing experience highly preferred
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math skills
• Common sense, positive attitude, and excellent attendance record
• Quality and safety conscious; team player
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds continually, above shoulder height and below the waist
• Excellent manual dexterity and ability to concentrate for sustained periods
• Good communication skills and ability to interact with people
• Extensive standing, frequent bending, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, twisting, and walking
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled facility
• Required to wear hearing protection, safety glasses, and other personal protective equipment
• Must immediately report unsafe working conditions
• Comply with all Occupational Health and Safety Act regulations
• Safety responsibilities are an integral part of performance appraisal
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day one
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life insurance, long-term disability (LTD), and short-term disability (STD)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discount programs
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development

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