Material Handling Associate - Grinder Day Shift

Cornerstonebuildingbrandscareers; Jasper (TN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80 Hours Vacation

On-Demand Pay Program

Benefits Start Day 1

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking a Grinder Associate for a 12-hour rotating shift in Jasper, TN. The role involves grinding scrap material, labeling, and ensuring color consistency, with strict safety and housekeeping standards in a loud manufacturing environment.

No experience required, but basic math, reading/writing, and physical ability to lift up to 86 pounds (100 with assistance) are needed. On-Demand pay and day-one benefits are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• No experience required; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Must be able to lift 86 pounds alone and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Must have good manual dexterity and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Grind scrap material for reuse and ensure labeling is correct and color consistency maintained.
• Set up grinder workstation at shift start and maintain grinder.
• Feed scrap materials and monitor grinder operations to prevent overloads.
• Ensure proper storage of scrap racks and flowbins and log inventory movements.
• Report daily regrind to maintain inventories of materials.

Skills

Read and write

Basic math skills

Manual dexterity

Communication

Lifting capability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

JOB DETAILS

Base Pay is $17.25 per hour

Day Shift: 7am - 7pm, 12 hour rotating schedule (2 days on, 2 days off, every other weekend)

Benefits Start Day 1

• 80 Hours Vacation
• On-Demand Pay Program (access to your pay when you need it)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Associate grinds scrap material for reuse in later product runs. Associate also ensures proper labeling of gaylords, color consistency of grinding runs, and safe operation of grinder(s).
• Set up grinder workstation at shift start, ensuring proper positioning of skids, sacks, and chutes. Clean and maintain grinder.
• Manually feed scrap materials, punch-outs and knockouts into grinder pit(s), monitoring grinder operations to prevent overloads.
• Ensure all scrap racks and flowbins are properly stacked in the correct location.
• Ensure that product feeds are consistent in color.
• Distribute regrind in flowbins and breakdown empty gaylords. Ensure that flowbins are logged and placed in proper location.
• Report daily regrind to ensure inventories remain consistent.
• Perform safety checks on flow bins and racks for all defects.
• Collect and weigh vinyl scrap from production lines.
• Check daily grinding runs for proper mix and consistency; ensure proper handling, packaging, and weight of gaylords; complete regrind report.
• Segregate acceptable from unacceptable scrap.
• Assist with the production of pulverized material.
• Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained at all times, and perform daily cleaning of grinding pit.
• Assist Maintenance with grinder maintenance.
• Complete daily forklift safety/damage inspection checks.
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Train new associates, if necessary.
• Actively participate in all plant safety programs, depending on location.
• Relieve Extrusion Associate 1s and 2s as needed.

EDUCATION

High school graduate or G.E.D.

EXPERIENCE

No experience required. Prior manufacturing experience strongly preferred

KNOWLEDGE

Must be able to read, write and perform basic math skills as job duties require

MENTAL/PHYSICAL/VISUAL DEMANDS

Prefer ability to learn to work with computer systems. Must have good manual dexterity. Must be accurate in keeping colors separate, and recording weights. Must be able to learn to safely operate forklift equipment. Prefer ability to safely operate multi-directional forklift. Must have good communication skills and be able to interact with people. Must be able to lift 86 pounds maximum individually. Must be able to move 87-100 pounds with assistance. Must be mechanically inclined.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Manufacturing plant environment with exposure to constant loud noise, temperature extremes, and dust. Position requires continual walking, standing, periodic pulling, heavy lifting, bending, reaching, and pushing.

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS USED

Blue bins; digital scale; forklift; split tail; scrap racks; safety glasses; hearing protection; gloves; calculator.

SAFETY

Safe work performance is required from each Associate at all times. Perform all duties and responsibilities in a safe manner in accordance with applicable Health and Safety Manuals. 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. Additionally, the proper discharge of safety responsibilities is an integral part of each Associate's performance appraisal. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Address: 1274 Industrial Blvd. Jasper, TN 37347

WHY WORK FOR CORNERSTONE BUILDING BRANDS?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play . Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here . You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here . If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disa