Production Associate 4 (Forklift)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; North Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits starting day 1

PTO and paid holidays

401k

Discount programs

Training and professional development

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking a Production Associate 4 (PIT Operator) in New Jersey to safely locate, transport, and load building materials into fleet trailers. The role involves standing for long periods, heavy lifting, and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The position requires forklift experience, basic math, and English reading/writing proficiency. Training follows SOPs, 5S standards, and safety walks to ensure efficient dock operations.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and stand for duration of entire shift.
• 1 - 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• 1 - 3 years of experience working on electric or gas powered forklift (Must have been previously certified).
• Able to read, write in English and interpret common data and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down forklift safely and efficiently.
• Load/unload windows and doors onto trailers.
• Locate/manipulate stock in the shipping dock and assist with inventory records.
• Adhere to safety walks, 5S, and SOPs.
• Keep trailer and dock area clean and organized.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading & Writing English

Basic math

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WINTRAK

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 Description

Job Description

Production Associate 4 (PIT Operator)

JOB DETAILS

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The forklift position, is responsible for safely and efficiently, locating, transporting, and loading building materials into our fleeted trailers. Successful candidates enjoy working in a fast-paced, physically demanding, and repetitive work environment, which includes heavy lifting or working with your hands.

• Participate in Safety walks and all stand-up meetings
• Investigate last known scan locations in WINTRAK of windows and doors throughout the shipping dock
• Safely unload and load windows and patio doors onto shipping carts
• Locate and retrieve custom windows and doors, located on holding carts throughout the shipping dock
• Safely and efficiently floor load custom and stock windows and patio doors onto trailers, by manifested stops
• Place all screen, panel and frame kit labels on respective units before scanning and loading
• Scan all stock/ custom windows, PD doors, screens, panels, frames, sash/ glass only units to trailer locations
• Safe movement of carts in and out of loading dock work area
• Investigate and record stock pallet locations onto SD pallet forms and submit to forklift operator for retrieval
• Properly strap all loaded windows and Patio doors with efficient amount of straps & cardboard, and in accordance with SOP’s
• Clean and sweep trailer before loading any merchandise
• Adhere to 5S guidelines while at workstation and during operations
• Ensure dock lock is engaged while loading trailers, and disengaged upon completion of loaded trailer
• Safely and efficiently operate sit down forklift

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and stand for duration of entire shift.
• Must cross-train and rotate on various workstations within line/complex.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Able to convert fractions to decimals
• Ability to read, write in English language and interpret common statistical data, productivity reports, and written instructions
• Capable of using computerized equipment
• Ability to move carts in and out of production areas
• 1 - 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred
• 1 - 3 years of experience working on electric or gas powered forklift (Must have been previously certifited)

Additional Information

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. 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 [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.

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

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Note to External Recruiters

Cornerstone Building Brands does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized.