Production Associate

About the role

Join our dynamic team at Owens Corning's Jacksonville, FL roofing plant. We offer competitive compensation, a quarterly bonus plan, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings, paid time off, and more.

Responsibilities

• Assist production operators throughout the plant as necessary
• Inspect material at the Auto Catcher and determine if first or second quality material
• Ensure proper disposition of all second’s material in accordance with SOP
• Absorb and lace up for start-ups and after mat breaks in the process
• General housekeeping throughout the plant, shipping department, and grounds
• Operate a forklift to move heavy materials as necessary
• Comply with all plant rules and corporate policies with regard to business conduct
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Regular Attendance
• All other duties as assigned or needed

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience with:
• Properly use tools and housekeeping resources
• Working in an Industrial Environment and in environments that are exposed to the elements
• Forklift certification (hands on and written)
• Operating an industrial compactor safely
• Assessing and operating equipment only when all guarding and safety devices are in proper working order
• Visually identifying and discerning first quality vs. second quality finished goods

Physical Requirements

• Ability to routinely lift up to 40 lbs. without assistance
• Work for up to 12 hours in extreme hot/cold manufacturing environment
• Walk/stand on concrete floors continuously for up to 12 hours
• Routinely ascend and descend stairs and ladders as work area requires
• Work from heights as required
• Safeguard self by following safety protocols and with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – steel toed shoes, eye protection, bump cap, long sleeves, hearing protection as necessary for task
• Push/drive floor sweeping and cleaning equipment or tools as necessary for housekeeping duties
• Ability to work around all raw materials (Fiberglas mat, coating, back dusting, etc.)
• Ability to rotate and work shift work

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis