Production Associate II - Shipping * 2nd shift

Cornerstone Building Brands; Welcome (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits starting on day one

Competitive pay

Professional development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Employee discount programs

Life insurance and disability benefits

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking a Production Associate 2 in Welcome, NC. This role involves assembling windows and doors while ensuring quality production, minimizing waste, and adhering to safety standards.

Successful candidates will support a respectful workplace, participate in employee engagement, and maintain records. Benefits include healthcare starting the first day, professional development opportunities, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret written information.
• Operate power tools with dexterity and knowledge of PPE.
• Identify hazards and understand safety protocols.
• Recognize product defects relevant to the workstation.
• Time management awareness of cycle times.
• Communicate effectively by listening and sharing information.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, lift, pick, and pack products safely.
• Maintain established rate as per customer demand.
• Support engagement activities and train co-workers.
• Monitor inventory and adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

Visual communication

Power tools operation

Safety protocols

Measurement standards

Time management

Basic math skills

Problem solving

Dependability

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma preferred

Tools

Computer systems

PPE equipment

Job description

Pay rate: $17/hr with a $1.00 shift differential

Job Description

The Production Associate 2 at Cornerstone Building Brands Aperture Solutions is responsible for windows & doors assembly operations while ensuring safe and quality production, minimizing waste, and meeting delivery schedules.

What You'll Do

• Operate hand tools as required and assemble, lift, pick and pack products.
• Support and participate in employee engagement activities.
• Follow defined clean‑up times.
• Work safely and follow safe work practices and policies.
• Maintain an established rate as defined by customer demand and standardized operations.
• Participate in defining and improving standard work to enhance quality for customers.
• Identify problems and communicate issues.
• Assist with training co‑workers.
• Support a respectful workplace.
• Perform other duties across the plant as needed and directed by supervision or management.

Qualifications

• Ability to read written words and numbers and use visual cues.
• Operate power tools with dexterity, basic operations, and know when to change PPE.
• Identify hazards while understanding safety protocols and PPE.
• Knowledge of measurement standards and tolerances.
• Follow instruction and standard work while referencing standard work instructions.
• Recognize product defects relevant to the workstation.
• Understand quality requirements and critical to quality (CTQ).
• Communicate effectively by listening, explaining clearly, asking questions, and sharing important information.
• Time management and awareness of cycle times.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, fractions and decimals.
• Interface with a computer system for data entry and navigation.
• Ability to stand 8–10 hours with good posture and repetitive motion.
• Problem solving using root cause analysis.
• Dependability and punctuality.
• Recognize shapes and compare to sample drawings.
• Monitor inventory adhering to minimum‑maximum levels; monitor waste and scrap utilization.
• Maintain accurate, timely, legible record keeping and scrap records.
• Train operators and oversee multiple workstations.
• Interpret and understand schedule adherence and manage line flow.
• Lead when required.
• Wear required PPE: metatarsal shoes, arm guards, ear protection, and safety glasses.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Perform physical tasks: bend, squat, twist, push/pull, reach, stand, lift at least 50 pounds, and work 8–12 hours a day.
• Work in hot and cold environments and be willing to work extended hours and weekends based on business needs.
• Cross‑train in various positions and departments.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Follow supervisors’ instructions and directions.
• Skills in problem solving, teamwork, communication, and initiative.
• Preferred knowledge of WTS Paradigm and ERP functionality.

Additional Information

Site Address: 300 Welcome Center Blvd, Lexington, NC 27295.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits starting on your first day of work.
• Competitive pay.
• Inclusive, collaborative environment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Employee discount programs.
• Life insurance, long‑term disability, short‑term disability, 401(k) with employer match and other financial benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 applicants may view the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster, the Right to Work Poster, and the E‑Verify Poster through the company website. Any inquiries about affirmative action plans for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities may be directed to Human Resources.

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

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Eligibility

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

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

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Do not provide any advance payment or bank information. Cornerstone Building Brands never asks for such information in the recruiting or hiring process.