Production Associate II - 3rd Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands • Welcome, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate II at Cornerstone Building Brands Aperture Solutions performs a variety of window and door assembly operations. The role helps ensure products are made safely, meet quality standards, minimize waste and cost, and are delivered to customers on time. The associate works with urgency and maintains material flow throughout the plant.

This position operates on the 3rd shift at the Lexington, North Carolina site. The listed pay rate is $17 per hour, plus a $1.00 per hour shift differential. It is a permanent position. Employees may work in various positions and departments, including cross-trained assignments, and may be asked to work extended hours or weekends based on business needs.

Requirements

• Ability to read a tape measure and interpret fractions and decimals.
• Ability to read with minimum word and number recognition and use visual cues.
• Ability to operate power tools dexterously, understand basic operations, and know when to change 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 referencing standard work instructions.
• Knowledge of product defects specific to the workstation and in-station quality requirements/critical-to-quality measures.
• Effective communication skills, including active listening, clear and accurate explanations, asking questions, and sharing important information.
• Time management skills and awareness of cycle times.
• Ability to perform addition and subtraction, including calculations with fractions and decimals.
• Ability to use a computer system, including accessing, navigating, and identifying downloads.
• Ability to stand for 8 to 10 hours with good posture and perform repetitive motions.
• Problem-solving ability, including root cause analysis.
• Dependability and consistent punctuality; attention to detail.
• Ability to recognize profiles and shapes and compare them with sample drawings.
• Ability to monitor inventory and use scrap appropriately.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including metatarsal shoes, arm guards, ear protection, and safety glasses.
• Ability to bend, squat, twist, push, 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-motion tasks and stand for long periods.
• Ability to follow supervisors' instructions and comply with company policies and procedures, including safety regulations.
• 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 and assemble, lift, pick, and pack products.
• Support and participate in Employee Engagement activities.
• Follow defined cleanup times.
• Work safely and follow safe work practices, policies, procedures, and required PPE protocols.
• Meet established production rates based on customer demand and standardized operations.
• Participate in defining and improving standard work to improve window 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 supervisor instructions and company policies, including safety regulations.
• Maintain material flow and inventory by adhering to minimum/maximum work-in-process levels and utilizing scrap appropriately.
• Complete accurate, timely, and legible records.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed