Production Associate

Cornerstone Building Brands; Tennessee; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Production Associate, where you will play a vital role in ensuring product quality and consistency. This position offers a competitive hourly wage with shift differentials for night shifts, along with comprehensive benefits starting from day one. You will be responsible for inspecting products, packing them accurately, and maintaining safety standards in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role is perfect for those looking to start their career in manufacturing with opportunities for growth and development. Your contributions will directly impact the quality of products that reach our valued customers.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off

401k Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and Professional Development

On-Demand Pay Program

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• No experience required, but prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and perform basic math skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds continuously.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect extruded products for defects and ensure quality standards.
• Pack finished products into cartons and maintain accurate paperwork.
• Assist with production equipment maintenance and training new hires.

Skills

Basic Math Skills

Communication Skills

Quality and Safety Consciousness

Manual Dexterity

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hearing Protection

Safety Glasses

Tape Measure

Packing Gloves

Job description

Job Description

JOB DETAILS

Base Pay is $17.25 per hour, plus $1.00 per hour shift differential for night shift

Night Shift: 7pm - 7am, 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

Production Associate visually inspects extruded product for consistent appearance and length according to defined standards. Associate ensures product consistency and standards including but not limited to proper counts, packing patterns, packing enclosures and carton construction and labels. Associate packs finished product into cartons and places cartons on finished product skids. Associate maintains paperwork asrequired.

• Visually inspect extruded product for appearance and size defects according to specifications
• Conduct recurrent tests/inspections of products' functional features (including, but not limited to, nail slot depth, weepholes, butt-end channel locks, etc.)
• Notify appropriate personnel (Extrusion Associate 3s and 4s, Manufacturing Shift Supervisor) of product defects
• Assemble cartons for packaging
• Ensure proper packing patterns, product counts, and package enclosures
• Square, glue, seal and label (if necessary) the packed cartons
• Transfer carton to finished product skid
• Discard unacceptable panels in Scrap Rack
• Identify product that is jammed up in production line and assist as necessary
• Identify that line is going down and assist as necessary
• Assist with color and product fixture changes
• Perform line shut down tasks
• Communicate with previous and following shifts' Extrusion Associates about product quality, problems, and status of work in progress
• Perform housekeeping duties as needed such as cleaning up of knock-out build up in MRF cutter
• Complete accurately and legibly all line packaging-related paperwork
• Notify Extrusion Associate 3 or 4 (Operators) of colored light alarm from Ink Jet Printer
• Punch time clock before and after shift to record time worked
• Observe health and safety practices when handling bacon strips
• Perform other related duties and assignments asrequired
• Maintain supplies at workstation
• Communicate with Material Handler(s) to move full warehouse racks
• Assist with training of temporaries and new hires in Extrusion Associate 1 positions
• Float to relieve other Extrusion Associate 1s for breaks
• Attend weekly shift meetings and monthly All Hands Forum, ifrequired
• Actively participate in all plant safety programs, depending on location
• Notify Supervisor if proper tools are not furnished to complete job functions
• Assist with production equipment maintenance

Qualifications

Experience

• No experiencerequired. 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

• Must possess common sense, positive attitude, and demonstrate excellent attendance
• Must be quality and safety conscious, a team player
• Must be able to work quickly with product
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a continual basis above shoulder height and below the waist and able to lift with assistance 87 to 100 pounds
• Must be able to keep colors separateand record weights accurately
• Must have excellent manual dexterity and be able to concentrate for sustained periods
• Must have good communication skills and be able to interact with people

Working Conditions

• Extensive standing, frequent bending, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, twisting and walking
• Extreme weather conditions

Equipment/Tools Used

• Hearing protection, safety glasses, tape measure, sawing glove, hack saw, packing gloves, stamp and stamp pad

Safety

• Safe work performance isrequiredfrom each Associate at all times
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in a safe manner in accordance with applicable Health and Safety Manuals
• Requiredto 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 abilityrequired. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information

Site 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 welive, 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster herealong with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here.If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.



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Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.



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