Production Associate

Production Associate

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.

Job Description

Base Pay: $18.00 per hour, plus $1.25 per hour shift differential for 2nd shift and $1.00 per hour shift differential for 3rd shift

1st Shift: Monday-Friday, 7 am-3 pm

2nd Shift: Monday-Friday, 3 pm-11 pm

3rd Shift: Monday-Friday, 11 pm-7 am

Benefits Start Day 1

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

Duties and Responsibilities

Associate visually inspects extruded product for consistent appearance and length according to defined standards. Associate ensures product consistency and standards including but not limited to proper counts, packing patterns, and labels. Associate maintains paperwork as required. Performs on line quality inspections. Operates packaging equipment.

• Visually inspect extruded product for appearance and size defects according to specifications
• Conduct recurrent tests/inspections of products' functional features (including, but not limited to, nail slot depth, weep holes, butt end channel locks, etc)
• Notify appropriate personnel (Extrusion Associate 3s and 4s, Manufacturing Shift Supervisor) of product defects
• Assemble cartons for packaging
• Ensure proper packing patterns, product counts, and package enclosures
• Square, glue, seal, and label (if necessary) the packed cartons
• Transfer carton to finished product skid
• Discard unacceptable panels in Scrap Rack
• Identify product that is jammed up in production line and assist as necessary
• Identify that line is going down and assist as necessary
• Assist with color and product fixture changes
• Perform line shut down tasks
• Communicate with previous and following shifts' Extrusion Associates about product quality, problems, and status of work in progress
• Perform housekeeping duties as needed such as cleaning up of knock-out build up in MRF cutter
• Complete accurately and legibly all line packaging-related paperwork
• Notify Extrusion Associate 3 or 4 (Operators) of colored light alarm from Ink Jet Printer
• Punch time clock before and after shift to record time worked
• Observe health and safety practices when handling bacon strips
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required
• Maintain supplies at workstation
• Communicate with Material Handler(s) to move full warehouse racks
• Assist with training of temporaries and new hires in Extrusion Associate 1 positions
• Float to relieve other Extrusion Associate 1s for breaks
• Attend weekly shift meetings and monthly All Hands Forum, if required
• Actively participate in all plant safety programs, depending on location
• Notify Supervisor if proper tools are not furnished to complete job functions
• Assist with production equipment maintenance

Qualifications

• No experience required
• Prior manufacturing experience strongly 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
• Must be able to work quickly with product and able to lift up to 86lbs on a continual basis above shoulder height and below the waist and ability to team lift 87 to 100lbs, keep colors separate, and record weights accurately
• 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
• Extensive standing, frequent bending, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, twisting and walking
• Extreme weather conditions
• Hearing protection, safety glasses, 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
• The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Additional Information

Site Address: 303 W Major St. Kearney, MO 64060

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 plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. 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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California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

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.

Notice of Recruitment Fraud

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