General Laborer

Owens Corning; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Medical Premiums

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Educational Assistance

Advancement Opportunities

$3000 Retention Bonus

$1000 Referral Bonus

Job summary

Owens Corning is seeking a General Laborer in Reno, NV, to perform essential tasks in door manufacturing. Responsibilities include loading and unloading materials, assembling doors, and ensuring quality checks throughout production.

Strong candidates will have a year of manufacturing experience, a high school diploma, and solid teamwork skills. Owens Corning is committed to employee safety and offers a range of benefits including free medical premiums and a retention bonus.

Qualifications

• Preferably one year experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Excellent attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a safe work environment by upholding all safety rules.
• Read and follow production schedules to ensure timely manufacturing.
• Gather materials based on established production schedules.
• Perform quality checks throughout the production process.
• Communicate professionally to support product flow.
• Maintain downtime records and production information.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Measurement skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Fork trucks

Job description

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Day Shift: 6:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. M-Th, occasional OT on Fridays

Pay: $18.00 per hour with $1.00 differential for the night shift

• Free Medical Premiums – eligible for free or reduced cost premium (see benefit package for qualifications)
• Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Educational Assistance Program
• Advancement Opportunities - we promote from within the company
• $3000 Retention Bonus (based on attendance).
• $1000 referral bonus

Overview

A General Laborer is responsible for performing various tasks to aid daily operations throughout the door manufacturing process. Their duties include loading and unloading doors or raw materials, assembling, crafting, and correct movement of doors throughout the manufacturing process. General Laborers are cooperative and willing to apply their skills in a variety of venues by regularly rotating positions to achieve success.

What you will do:

• Contribute to and foster a safe work environment by upholding all safety rules and procedures, asking questions when unsure, and embracing our Target Zero philosophy.
• Read, understand, and follow production schedules ensuring the right product is manufactured at the right time and at the right place.
• Gather materials as needed based on established production schedules to ensure a continuous and efficient door crafting process.
• Perform quality checks throughout the production process, ensuring manufacturing specifications are achieved.
• Communicate professionally and effectively to support product flow through plant.
• Maintain downtime records and production information as appropriate

What you will need:

• Preferably one year experience in manufacturing setting
• HS Diploma or GED preferred
• Able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Use a computer to read order specifications, update databases, and retrieve/update data as required, as applicable
• Able to accurately take measurements using a tap measure and calipers.
• Use hand tools, power tools and drive fork trucks and use push carts in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs on occasion push/pull 100lbs, also to sit, kneel and stoop.
• Must be able to add & subtract fractions and whole numbers and convert fractions to decimals.
• Ability to read, follow, and understand work instructions from both written and verbal sources and basic writing skills.
• Excellent attendance record
• Commitment to your team members, self-motivation, and accountability to safety & quality.

Safe Production:

We strive to maintain a target 0% safety incident rate. Safe production weaves worker safety with efficient production into our daily operations. We keep safety at utmost importance and want our employees to go home in the same condition as they arrived at work.

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com .

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.

Nearest Major Market: Reno
Nearest Secondary Market: Tahoe