Job Description

JOB DETAILS

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
• Discard unacceptable profiles in Scrap Rack
• 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 required
• Knowledge: Must be able to read, write and perform basic math skills as job duties require
• Mental/Physical/Visual Demands : Must possess common sense, positive attitude, and demonstrate excellent attendance.
• Must be quality and safety conscious, a team player.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds 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
• Working Conditions: Extensive standing, frequent bending, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, twisting and walking. Extreme weather conditions
• Equipment/Tools Used: Hearing protection, safety glasses, tape measure, sawing glove, hack saw, packing gloves, stamp and stamp pad
• Safety: 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.

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.