First-Shift Production Associate - Inspect & Pack | Weekly Pay

Cornerstone Building Brands; Arrowood (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision benefits from

PTO & paid holidays

401(k) plan

FSA

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands in Gaffney, SC is seeking an Extrusion Associate 1 to visually inspect extruded products, ensure quality and proper packaging, and maintain required paperwork. The role supports line operations, defect identification, and shift coordination on a 1st shift schedule from 7am to 3pm.

Ideal candidates will have basic math and reading skills, strong safety awareness, and good teamwork.

Qualifications

• Previous Production/Manufacturing experience is highly preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and perform basic math as duties require.
• Must possess common sense, positive attitude, and excellent attendance.
• Must be quality and safety conscious, a team player.
• Position requires lifting up to 50 pounds repeatedly and standing for long periods.
• Good manual dexterity and concentration for extended periods.
• Effective communication skills with colleagues and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect extruded product for appearance and size defects per specifications.
• Conduct tests/inspections of product features (e.g., nail slot depth, weepholes, butt end channel locks).
• Notify supervisors of product defects.
• Assemble cartons and ensure proper packing patterns and labels.
• Label, glue, and seal packed cartons; transfer to finished product skids.
• Perform housekeeping and maintain line paperwork accurately.
• Communicate with shifts about product quality and progress.
• Assist with line changes, safety practices, and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Production experience

Reading and writing basic math

Attendance

Quality and safety awareness

Team player

Manual dexterity

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Job description

Cornerstone Building Brands in Gaffney, SC is seeking an Extrusion Associate 1 to visually inspect extruded products, ensure quality and proper packaging, and maintain required paperwork. The role supports line operations, defect identification, and shift coordination on a 1st shift schedule from 7am to 3pm.

Ideal candidates will have basic math and reading skills, strong safety awareness, and good teamwork.