Production Associate

Cornerstone Building Brands • Martinsburg, WV

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate inspects extruded products for appearance, size, and functional defects, and ensures products meet established quality and packaging standards. The role packs finished products into cartons, transfers cartons to finished-product skids, maintains supplies and required paperwork, and supports production-line operations, equipment maintenance, and housekeeping. The position also involves communicating product quality and work status across shifts, assisting with color and product fixture changes, training new hires and temporary workers, and following plant safety requirements. The role is based at the Martinsburg, West Virginia site and operates on a 2-2-3 schedule. Day shift is 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM; night shift is 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Base pay is $18.00 per hour, with a $1.00-per-hour differential for night shift. Benefits start on day one, and pay is weekly with on-demand pay access.

Requirements

• No experience required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to read, write, and perform basic math required for job duties.
• Must demonstrate reliability, a positive attitude, common sense, and excellent attendance.
• Must be quality- and safety-conscious and able to work as part of a team.
• Must be able to lift up to 86 pounds continually above shoulder height and below the waist, and team-lift 87 to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to keep colors separate and record weights accurately.
• Must have excellent manual dexterity and be able to concentrate for sustained periods.
• Must have good communication skills and be able to interact with others.
• Must be able to stand extensively and frequently bend, lift, pull, push, reach, twist, and walk, including in extreme weather conditions.
• Must perform all duties safely, follow applicable health and safety manuals and legal requirements, and use personal protective equipment as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• A reliable work history is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect extruded products for appearance and size defects according to specifications.
• Conduct recurring tests and inspections of product features, including nail slot depth, weepholes, and butt-end channel locks.
• Notify appropriate personnel, including Extrusion Associates 3 and 4 and the Manufacturing Shift Supervisor, of product defects.
• Assemble cartons and ensure proper packing patterns, product counts, packing enclosures, carton construction, and labels.
• Square, glue, seal, and label packed cartons as needed, then transfer cartons to finished-product skids.
• Discard unacceptable panels in the Scrap Rack.
• Identify production-line jams or impending line stoppages and assist as necessary.
• Assist with color and product fixture changes and perform line shutdown tasks.
• Communicate product quality, problems, and work-in-progress status with associates on preceding and following shifts.
• Perform housekeeping duties as needed, including cleaning knock-out buildup in the MRF cutter.
• Complete line packaging paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Notify Extrusion Associate 3 or 4 operators of colored-light alarms from the Ink Jet Printer.
• Punch the time clock before and after shifts to record hours worked.
• Observe health and safety practices when handling bacon strips.
• Maintain workstation supplies and communicate with Material Handlers to move full warehouse racks.
• Assist with training temporary workers and new hires in Extrusion Associate 1 positions.
• Float to relieve other Extrusion Associate 1s for breaks.
• Attend weekly shift meetings and monthly All Hands Forums if required.
• Participate in plant safety programs as applicable; use required personal protective equipment and report unsafe conditions.
• Notify the Supervisor if proper tools are not provided and assist with production equipment maintenance.
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day one for full-time team members.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability (LTD).
• Short-term disability (STD).
• 401(k).
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Discount programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Training and professional development.
• Weekly pay.
• On-demand pay access.

What This Job Offers

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