Down Line Operator

Owens Corning; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401 K Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Health Care Options

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Owens Corning in Lakeland, FL, is seeking a Downline Operator to support quality testing, equipment operation, and warehouse logistics. You will monitor quality data, ensure correct bag labeling, and help optimize production while maintaining safety standards.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, adhering to safety initiatives, and using SAP for shipment and inventory tasks. Starting pay is $22.00 per hour, with a $2.00 per hour night shift differential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• English proficiency required (reading, writing, speaking).
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform and demonstrate competency in quality testing procedures.
• Monitor and enter quality data throughout the shift.
• Maintain consistent bag weights according to product specifications.
• Admix out-of-specification product to optimize production yield and minimize waste.
• Ensure proper bag labeling, placement, and packaging.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas to support safety and efficiency.
• Lead bill of lading processes and assist with goods receipt documentation.
• Utilize SAP for shipment documentation and inventory tracking.

Skills

Quality testing

Equipment operation

Forklift operation

SAP

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

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The Downline Operator plays a critical role in ensuring product quality, operational efficiency, and workplace safety within a fiberglass manufacturing environment. This position requires technical proficiency in quality testing, equipment operation, and warehouse logistics, along with a commitment to continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration. This individual is expected to be a culture ambassador, exhibit a strong sense of our safety identity, as well as driving quality and optimizing plant efficiency.

Join an organization that believes that every employee owns a piece of our bold growth goals and ultimate success. We are a market-leading innovator that has placed on the Fortune 500®. Owens Corning is devoted to delivering sustainable solutions across our three business segments while striving to ensure our people and products make the world a better place. We take pride in having an inclusive and diverse workplace with employees around the globe. A holistic sense of community exists across our entire organization as our talent grows globally. We are a company that fully recognizes the importance of paving a path to a sustainable and safe enterprise through investing in our people. Our desire to make an impactful difference in the world flows from top down to all levels of the organization. By being a company that instills pride within each and every employee, we aspire to build market-leading businesses; global in scope - human in scale.

Reports to: Operations Leader

Weekly Schedule follows a 2-2-3 pattern:

Week 1: Work 2 days, off 2 days, then work 3 days.

Week 2: Off 2 days, work 2 days, then off 3 days.

Pay Rate $22.00 per hour, if placed on night shift $2.00 per hour differential

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Quality Assurance

• Perform and demonstrate competency in ULF quality testing procedures
• Monitor and enter quality data throughout the shift.
• Maintain consistent bag weights according to product specifications.
• Admix out-of-specification product to optimize production yield and minimize waste.
• Ensure proper bag labeling, placement, and packaging.

Safety

• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas to support safety and efficiency.
• Actively participate in Plant Safety initiatives such as Hazard ID and Online Learning.

Technical Operations

• Assist in transport line cleanouts to ensure optimal airflow.
• Identify and report abnormalities to initiate corrective actions.
• Operate and maintain packaging equipment including baggers, inkjet label printers, and stretch wrappers.
• Troubleshoot and assign programs to material handling and bag placing robots.
• Support warehouse operations including product transfer, shipping, and receiving.
• Lead bill of lading processes and assist with goods receipt documentation.
• Utilize SAP software for shipment documentation and inventory tracking.
• Apply FIFO inventory principles in coordination with warehouse management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English
• Must be able to provide authorization to work in the United States

PREFERREDEXPERIENCE

Previous experience in industrial manufacturing or industrial environment

BENEFITS – STARTS FROM DAY 1

• Paid Time Off
• 401 K Savings Plan - Owens Corning matches 100% of your contribution up to 6% of eligible pay, and Owens Corning contributes an additional 2% of pay whether you contribute to the 401 K Savings Plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – Stock can be purchased at 15% discount every 6 months
• Health Care Options – Including HSA and PPO options
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance – Owens Corning provides basic coverage