Production Associate 3rd shift

Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc.; Gaffney (SC); 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 involves visually inspecting products, maintaining packaging standards, and operating fabrication equipment. With a focus on teamwork and safety, you will contribute to a positive work environment while receiving comprehensive benefits starting on day one. If you are dedicated, safety-conscious, and ready to thrive in a dynamic manufacturing setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401k

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and Professional Development

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability (STD)

Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Qualifications

• Previous production/manufacturing experience is highly preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and perform basic math skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a continual basis.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect extruded products for appearance and size defects.
• Ensure proper packing patterns, product counts, and package enclosures.
• Assist with training of new hires in Production Associate 1 positions.

Skills

Manual Dexterity

Basic Math Skills

Communication Skills

Quality Consciousness

Team Player

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Tape Measure

Calipers

Micrometers

Heat Tunnel

Routers

CMM Gang Saw

Tiger Saw

Crimpers

Job description

Base Pay $16.00 per hour, plus $0.75 per hour shift differential for 3rd shift

3rd Shift Sunday-Thursday, 11 pm-7 am

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.

• 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
• 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 tasks
• Communicate with previous and following shifts’ Production Associates about product quality, problems, and status of work in progress
• Perform housekeeping duties as needed
• Complete accurately and legibly all line packaging-related paperwork
• 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
• Punch time clock before and after shift to record time worked
• Observe health and safety practices when handling start-ups/shutdown strips
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required
• Maintain supplies at the workstation
• Communicate with Material Handler(s) to move full bundles
• Assist with training of temporaries and new hires in Production Associate 1 positions
• Must be able to read draft drawings
• Must be able to read tape measures, calipers, micrometers, and radius gages
• Float to relieve other Production Associate 1s for breaks
• Attend weekly shift meetings and monthly All Hands Forum, if required
• Actively participate in all plant safety programs
• Notify Supervisor if proper tools are not furnished to complete job functions
• Assist with production equipment maintenance
• Identify and be able to lend a hand to associates in need of help
• Maintain work zones' cleanliness and safety
• Work with Production Associate 2 on optimizing workflow in the fabrication department

Qualifications

• Previous Production/Manufacturing experience highly preferred
• 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 50pounds 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 andregulations
• 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

100 Cellwood Drive, 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.

*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, 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 planfor protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [emailprotected] . 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 [emailprotected] . 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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