Production Associate

About the role

Walk-In Interviews Every Tuesday and Wednesday 6AM - 8AM CDT
Site Address:1274 Industrial Blvd, Jasper, TN 37347

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, weepholes, butt-end channel locks, etc.)
• Notify appropriate personnel 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
• Absorb 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

• 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
• Must be able to work quickly with product
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds on a continual basis above shoulder height and below the waist and able to lift with assistance 87 to 100 pounds
• Must be able to 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
• Extreme weather conditions
• Equipment/Tools Used: Hearing protection, safety glasses, tape measure, sawing glove, hack saw, packing gloves, stamp and stamp pad
• Safety: Safe work performance is required from each Associate at all times
• Required to wear or use personal protective equipment as applicable and to immediately report unsafe working conditions
• Comply with all legislative requirements as outlined by Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1
• Paid holidays
• FSA
• Life insurance
• LTD
• STD
• 401k
• EAP
• Discount programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training
• Professional development

Working Conditions

• Extensive standing, frequent bending, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, twisting and walking
• Extreme weather conditions

Additional Information

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.