Production Associate Day Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands•Houston, TX

16h•Onsite

About The Position

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., the company serves residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets with a portfolio including vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems, and metal accessories. With over 18,800 team members across North America, Cornerstone Building Brands emphasizes corporate stewardship and ESG responsibility. The Production Associate role involves understanding and adhering to safety protocols, assisting CPU customers, managing loading documentation and photos, utilizing various crating and packaging materials for secure transport, operating forklifts and other lifting equipment, assisting with inventory, maintaining continuous improvement practices, visually inspecting work for quality, and loading/unloading painted parts.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
A minimum of one year of related work experience in manufacturing or comparable work environment
Good Communication Skills
Basic Computer Skills
Must be trainable on forklift
Must be trainable on crane
Flexible with working overtime and weekends when needed
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a continual basis above shoulder height and below the waist
Ability to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment
Some knowledge of a manufacturing environment.
Ability to wear PPE equipment including fitted respirator.
Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience a plus
Crane experience a plus

Responsibilities

Understands and follows safety rules and precautions in a manufacturing environment.
Assist CPU customers
Takes loading photos
Uploads loading photos
Scans loading documentation
Assist with location job order on the production floor
Employs a range of crating and packaging resources, including metal bands and protective coverings, to ensure parts are securely fastened and safeguarded during transport.
Proficient in operating forklifts and other lifting equipment.
Responsible for each lift, deciding when to check actual vs maximum allowable trailer load.
Assists with inventory counts as required
Maintains practices for continuous improvement within the work area.
Utilize scanning equipment
Inspect work visually for defects according to Quality Systems
Provide cost-saving suggestions and ideas to improve productivity and eliminate waste
Willing/able to work overtime
Ability read, write, and follow posted schedules
Loads and unloads painted parts as needed.
Inspects painted parts to ensure quality standards are met.
May be assigned other projects or tasks by the team leader.