Operational Summer Help

Position Summary

Owens Corning's Waxahachie manufacturing plant is seeking Student Summer Help to support production and housekeeping activities during a structured 90-day summer program. This role provides hands-on exposure to manufacturing operations while reinforcing Owens Corning's strong safety culture. All assigned tasks are performed at floor/ground level only.


Primary Responsibilities

Student Summer Help may be assigned to one or more of the following duties:

Recon / Insulation Repurposing

• • Feed wool
  • Strip wool
  • Receive wool

Production Support

• • • V1 Reselect - flipping boards only

Housekeeping

• • Sweeping in the recon area
  • Blowing around the recon area using a leaf blower only

General Cleaning

• • Cleaning floor/ground-level surfaces only

Painting

• • Floor-level painting activities only

All work must be performed in accordance with Owens Corning safety policies and required PPE.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma, enrolled in a college, university, or trade school for current year
• Must be a dependent of an Owens Corning employee
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment
• Strong safety mindset and willingness to follow all safety rules
• Interest in manufacturing or industrial operations

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The employee should hold the following abilities:

• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions
• Must possess strong communication and organizational skills
• Must have the ability to multi-task
• Must have strong internal and external customer service skills
• Must work well in team environment
• Must be able to work independently
• Must have ability to do basic math
• Possess leadership skills
• Strong commitment to safety

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee should possess the ability to:

• The ability to work varying or 12 hour rotating shifts
• Exposure to hot/cold temperatures on a regular basis
• Exposure to continuous noise and able to wear hearing protection
• Lifting, carrying/moving up to 50 pounds
• Standing frequently
• Bending frequently
• Walking continuously

Work Schedule

• 12-hour rotating shifts
• Rotates between day and night shifts every two (2) weeks

Program Details

• Tentative Start Date: June 8, 2026
• Tentative End Date: September 4, 2026
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative manufacturing environment while building practical job skills

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.