Production Associate - 1st Shift

Associated Materials Innovations; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wage

Opportunity for growth

401K Matching

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Premier company culture

Job summary

Associated Materials Innovations, LLC is seeking a manufacturing associate in Cedar Rapids, IA. The role involves operating equipment to assemble window components, inspecting for defects, and maintaining a clean production area.

You will participate in cross-training, work with multiple teams, and contribute to safety and quality in a fast-paced plant environment. High school diploma or GED required; training provided for those eager to learn.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 1–2 years manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English sufficient to read and understand safety procedures and operating instructions.
• Able to complete production records and quality checklists in English.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and assemble window components using hand tools and tape measures.
• Inspect products for defects with strong attention to detail and quality.
• Support loading machines, packing finished products, and preparing labels.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and follow safety standards.
• Cross-train and develop skills across multiple operations.

Skills

English proficiency

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Hand tools

Job description

Join the Associated Materials Innovations team at Associated Materials, LLC, and be AMazing with us!

Who We Are

At Associated Materials Innovations, we combine our rich history in innovation with an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement of the customer experience. For decades, we have provided vinyl windows, siding, and metal building products that have helped build homes and communities across North America.

As a leading manufacturer of exterior building products and preferred product manufacturer for Alside, you'll have the opportunity to contribute ideas in a welcoming and supportive work environment driven by safety and our core values. Join the AMI team where you can be AMazing as we shape our future together.

What To Expect

• Operate equipment or machinery & assemble window components using a tape measure and other hand tools.
• Inspect product throughout the process, looking for defects using a strong attention to detail and an eye for quality.
• Various aspects of the manufacturing process, which can include loading machines, packing finished products, pulling items, and prepare labels/stickers.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment within assigned and surrounding workspace while ensuring to meet all safety standards and practices.
• Commit to cross-training, learning multiple positions and develop your skillset further.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent work experience. 1-2 years of manufacturing experience preferred but not required. If you've got the drive to learn, we'll train you!
• Proficiency in spoken and written English sufficient to
• Read and understand safety procedures, hazard warnings, and equipment operating instructions.
• Accurately complete production records, quality checklists, and incident reports in English.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, maintenance personnel, and team members to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Ability to adapt in fast-paced environment and motivated to become well-versed within multiple areas of operations.
• Strong attention detail and willingness to work independently or as part of a team and contribute to all areas of operations.
• Understand how to collaborate with a variety of different people and roles.
• Committed to cross-train, learn, and develop your skillset further.
• One who values diversity and takes pride in building a team together.

Physical Requirements

• The atmosphere is that of a manufacturing plant. The position will primarily work where moving machinery produces noise. Temperature can range from extreme cold to extreme heat.
• Physical demands to include movements, positioning, remaining stationary which include standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, climbing, pushing/pulling, forward bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, squatting, crawling, postural balancing, manipulating, trunk rotation, handling, gripping, and talking (hearing).
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs without assistance, based on position, 80lbs-100lb with assistance.
• Employees must wear Personal Protective Equipment that is issued for that location.

Benefits of Working with Associated Materials

• Competitive Wage
• Opportunity for growth
• Long standing business model in a changing market
• Premier company culture
• 401K Matching
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay

About Us

When you join AMI, you are part of a leading North American manufacturing business of vinyl windows, cladding, metal siding, trim and other essential exterior building products for residential, light commercial and multifamily projects. In 2022, we introduced our composite cladding system, a first-of-its-kind solution featuring exclusive (GP) 2 technology. Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, AMI is part of Associated Materials, LLC, which owns and operates 10 manufacturing facilities in North America including a distribution center.

Associated Materials Innovations ... Building Products Better

Associated Materials, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law.

Additional Information

The actual wage offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.