Production Associate I - 1st Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands•Welcome, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate I at Cornerstone Building Brands Aperture Solutions performs various window and door assembly operations. The role helps safely produce quality products, minimize waste and cost, and ensure on-time customer delivery. Associates work with urgency while maintaining the flow of material throughout the plant. The listed pay rate is $16 per hour. The position is based at 300 Welcome Center Blvd, Lexington, NC 27295, and is identified as a first-shift role. It requires flexibility to work across positions and departments, extended hours and weekends as business needs require, and physically demanding production work.

Requirements

Ability to read tape measures and interpret fractions and decimals.
Minimum word and number recognition and ability to understand visual cues.
Ability to operate power tools with dexterity, understand basic operations, and know when to change personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ability to identify hazards and understand workstation safety hazards, protocols, and PPE.
Knowledge of measurement standards and tolerances.
Ability to follow instructions and standard work, frequently referring to standard work instructions.
Knowledge of workstation-specific product defects, quality recognition, and in-station quality requirements/CTQ.
Effective communication, including active listening, explaining clearly and accurately, asking questions, and sharing important information.
Time management and awareness of cycle times.
Ability to wear required PPE, including metatarsal shoes, arm guards, ear protection, and safety glasses.
Dependability, punctuality, and attention to detail.
Ability to bend, squat, twist, push or pull, reach, and stand.
Ability to consistently lift at least 50 pounds for 8 to 12 hours a day.
Ability to work in hot and cold environments.
Ability to work extended hours and weekends based on business needs.
Willingness and ability to work in various positions and departments as a cross-trained employee.
Ability to perform repetitive motions and stand for long periods.
Problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and initiative.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma is preferred.
Preferred knowledge of WTS Paradigm and various ERP functionality.

Responsibilities

Operate hand tools as required and assemble, lift, pick, and pack products.
Support and participate in Employee Engagement activities.
Follow defined cleanup times and safe work practices and policies.
Work to established production rates based on customer demand and standardized operations.
Participate in defining and improving standard work to improve product quality for customers.
Identify problems and communicate issues.
Assist with training coworkers.
Support a respectful workplace.
Perform other duties across the plant as directed by supervision or management.
Follow supervisors’ instructions and comply with company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits starting on the first day of work, including medical, dental, and vision benefits for full-time team members.
Paid time off (PTO).
Paid holidays.
Flexible spending account (FSA).
Life insurance.
Long-term disability (LTD) and short-term disability (STD).
401(k).
Employee assistance program (EAP).
Employee discount programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Training and professional development opportunities.
Inclusive and collaborative environment.