Production Associate 2nd Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands•Gaffney, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate inspects, routes, cuts, sorts, packages, and labels extruded products according to defined quality and packaging standards. The role includes assembling bundles, confirming product counts and packing patterns, completing line paperwork, and identifying defects or products that are out of specification. Associates may set up and operate fabrication equipment and assist with production-line needs, product or color die changes, equipment maintenance, and workflow optimization. The position also involves communicating product quality and work status across shifts, maintaining supplies and safe, clean work zones, and supporting new-hire training. The work is performed in a non-climate-controlled facility and requires extensive standing and frequent physical activity. The position is permanent and scheduled Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., with a second-shift differential.

Requirements

At least 6 months of production or manufacturing experience.
Ability to read, write, and perform basic math as required by job duties.
Ability to read draft drawings and use tape measures, calipers, micrometers, and radius gages.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds continually, including above shoulder height and below the waist.
Excellent manual dexterity and ability to concentrate for sustained periods.
Good communication skills and ability to interact with people; must be a team player with a positive attitude and common sense.
Quality- and safety-conscious, with excellent attendance.
Able to perform extensive standing and frequent bending, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, twisting, and walking.
Able to work in a non-climate-controlled facility and wear required hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and other applicable protective equipment.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Provide a current resume or complete work history.

Responsibilities

Visually inspect extruded products for appearance, size, and other defects according to specifications, and conduct recurring functional tests or inspections.
Notify appropriate personnel, including Production Associates 3 and 4 and the Manufacturing Shift Supervisor, of product defects.
Assemble bundles and ensure proper packing patterns, product counts, package enclosures, parts, and pieces.
Square, band, heat seal, and label packed bundles; route, cut, sort, and box products in accordance with bills of materials.
Set up and operate fabrication department equipment, including routers, CMM gang saw, Tiger Saw, heat tunnel, notchers, and crimpers.
Discard unacceptable profiles in the scrap rack and identify products that are jammed, out of specification, or not routed or cut according to the line check sheet; assist with corrective action or repackaging as appropriate.
Assist with production-line issues, line shutdown tasks, color and product die changes, and production equipment maintenance.
Communicate product quality, problems, and work-in-progress status with associates on previous and following shifts; communicate with material handlers to move full bundles.
Maintain supplies at the workstation and perform housekeeping duties to keep work zones clean and safe.
Complete line packaging-related paperwork accurately and legibly and punch the time clock before and after the shift.
Observe health and safety practices, use applicable personal protective equipment, report unsafe conditions, and participate in plant safety programs.
Assist with training temporary workers and new hires in Production Associate 1 positions and relieve other Production Associate 1s for breaks.
Work with Production Associate 2 to optimize fabrication department workflow and assist associates in need of help.
Attend weekly shift meetings and monthly All Hands Forum when required, and perform other related duties and assignments as required.