Production Associate 2nd Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

FSA

Life insurance

401k

EAP

Discount programs

Tuition reimbursement

Training

Professional development

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands in Gaffney, SC is hiring a Production Associate to visually inspect extruded products for quality and to assist in packaging. You will operate fabrication equipment and help with line changes and safety practices, with a 2nd shift schedule from 3pm to 11pm, Monday through Friday.

The role requires basic reading, writing, and math and offers paid weekly, benefits starting on day one, and on-demand pay options. Prior production experience is beneficial, but not required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect the extruded product for appearance and size defects according to specifications.
• Conduct recurrent tests/inspections of products’ functional features.
• Notify appropriate personnel of product defects.
• Assemble bundles for packaging.
• Ensure proper packing patterns, product counts, and package enclosures.
• Identify product not being routed or cut to spec in accordance with the line check sheet.
• Identify product out of spec and able to repackage in proper patterns, color, and count.
• Perform line shutdown tasks and communicate with shifts about quality and status.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Basic math

Tools

Tape measures

Calipers

Micrometers

Radius gauges

Job description

Job Description

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low‑rise non‑residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market‑leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi‑channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at http://cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.

JOB DETAILS

Base Pay $16.00 per hour, plus $1.00 per hour shift differential for 2nd shift

2nd Shift: Monday‑Friday, 3pm‑11pm

Benefits Start Day 1

On Demand Pay (Access to Your Pay When You Need It)

Weekly Pay

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Production Associate visually inspects extruded products for consistent appearance and length according to defined standards. Production Associate ensures product consistency and standards including but not limited to proper counts, packing patterns, packing enclosures, and carton construction and labels. PAs pack finished products into bundles. Associate routes, cuts, sores, and boxes products in accordance with B.O.M.’s. Production Associate maintains paperwork as required. Please provide a current resume or complete work history.

• Visually inspect the extruded product for appearance and size defects according to specifications
• Conduct recurrent tests/inspections of products’ functional features
• Notify appropriate personnel (Production Associate 3s and 4s, Manufacturing Shift Supervisor) of product defects
• Assemble bundles for packaging
• Ensure proper packing patterns, product counts, and package enclosures
• Ensure that all parts and pieces are in there place in all box programs
• Square, band, heat seal and label the packed bundles
• The associate can set up and operate Fabrication Department Equipment: Routers, CMM Gang saw, Tiger Saw, Heat tunnel, notchers, and Crimpers
• Discard unacceptable profiles in Scrap Rack
• Identify a product that is jammed up in the production line and assist as necessary
• Identify that line is going down and assist as necessary
• Assist with color and product die changes
• Perform line shut down tasksCommunicate with previous and following shifts’ Production Associates about product quality, problems, and status of work in progressPerform housekeeping duties as neededComplete accurately and legibly all line packaging-related paperworkIdentify product not being routed or cut to spec in accordance with the line check sheetIdentify product out of spec and able to repackage in proper patterns, color, and countPunch time clock before and after shift to record time workedObserve health and safety practices when handling start-ups/shutdown stripsPerform other related duties and assignments as requiredMaintain supplies at the workstationCommunicate with Material Handler(s) to move full bundlesAssist with training of temporaries and new hires in Production Associate 1 positionsMust be able to read draft drawingsMust be able to read tape measures, calipers, micrometers, and radius gagesFloat to relieve other Production Associate 1s for breaksAttend weekly shift meetings and monthly All Hands Forum, if requiredActively participate in all plant safety programsNotify Supervisor if proper tools are not furnished to complete job functionsAssist with production equipment maintenanceIdentify and be able to lend a hand to associates in need of helpMaintain work zones' cleanliness and safetyWork with Production Associate 2 on optimizing workflow in the fabrication department

Qualifications

• 6 months or more Production/Manufacturing experience required
• Must be able to read, write and perform basic math skills as job duties require
• Must possess common sense, positive attitude, and demonstrate excellent attendance
• Must be quality and safety conscious, a team player
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a continual basis above shoulder height and below the waist
• 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
• Position requires extensive standing, frequent bending, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, twisting and walking.
• Position requires working in a non-climate-controlled facility
• Position requires wearing hearing protection, safety glasses, use of a tape measure, sawing glove, hack saw, packing gloves, stamp and stamp pad
• 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
• Please provide a current resume or complete work history

Additional Information

Address: 100 Cellwood Pl, Gaffney, SC 29340

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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• PTO
• paid holidays
• FSA
• life insurance
• LTD
• STD
• 401k
• EAP
• discount programs
• tuition reimbursement
• training
• 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. 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 disabilities 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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