Production Associate 1st Shift

Cornerstonebuildingbrandscareers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands is hiring for a production-related role in Houston, TX. Base pay is $17.50 per hour with shifts starting at 6:00 AM and ending at 2:30 PM; hours may vary with operations.

The role involves operating forklifts, cranes as needed, packaging parts, scanning documents, and supporting production floor activities. The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year in manufacturing, plus the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work overtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year of related work experience in manufacturing or comparable environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a continual basis.
• Forklift experience a plus and must be trainable on forklift.
• Crane experience a plus and trainable on crane.

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow safety rules in a manufacturing environment.
• Assist CPU customers and manage loading photos and documentation.
• Operate forklifts and lifting equipment; ensure safe trailer loads.
• Assist with inventory counts and location job orders on the production floor.
• Use scanning equipment and inspect work for defects per Quality Systems.
• Suggest cost-saving ideas to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Work overtime and varying shifts as needed.
• May be assigned other tasks by the team leader.

Skills

Good Communication Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Forklift operation

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Scanning equipment

Packaging equipment

Job description

Base pay rate is $17.50 per hour

Schedule Hours: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, hours may vary depending on operations

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and follows safety rules and precautions in a manufacturing environment.
• Assist CPU customers
• Takes loading photos
• Uploads loading photos
• Scans loading documentation
• Assist with location job order on the production floor
• Employs a range of crating and packaging resources, including metal bands and protective coverings, to ensure parts are securely fastened and safeguarded during transport.
• Proficient in operating forklifts and other lifting equipment.
• Responsible for each lift, deciding when to check actual vs maximum allowable trailer load.
• Assists with inventory counts as required
• Maintains practices for continuous improvement within the work area.
• Utilize scanning equipment
• Inspect work visually for defects according to Quality Systems
• Provide cost-saving suggestions and ideas to improve productivity and eliminate waste
• Willing/able to work overtime
• Ability read, write, and follow posted schedules
• May be assigned other projects or tasks by the team leader.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• A minimum of one year of related work experience in manufacturing or comparable work environment
• Good Communication Skills
• Basic Computer Skills
• Forklift experience a plus / Must be trainable on forklift
• Crane experience a plus / Must be trainable on crane
• Flexible with working overtime and weekends when needed
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a continual basis above shoulder height and below the waist
• Ability to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment
• Some knowledge of a manufacturing environment.

Site Address: 14031 W. Hardy Rd., Houston, TX 77060

This is a position with the potential overtime. The shifts are 8 hours, 10 hours, and 12 hours long depending on work orders for the day and season of the year.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

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.

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.

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

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.