Production Associate

Owens Corning • Rockford, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Owens Corning is seeking a Production Associate with a manufacturing background to work in a fast-paced production environment at its Rockford, Illinois manufacturing facility, which produces extruded polystyrene foam board insulation for the construction industry. The role’s primary objective is to understand, manage, and safely operate all aspects of the downline process. The company seeks ambitious, self-driven candidates with leadership experience or motivation to develop into a leadership role and grow with the company.

The facility is a non-union plant with about 70 employees across four shifts. The schedule is either 7:40 a.m.–8:00 p.m. or 7:40 p.m.–8:00 a.m. Overtime is required as needed, and weekend work may be needed. The hourly rate is $21. Sign-on bonuses of $500 are offered after 90 days and another $500 after 180 days.

The role involves working in a hot or cold manufacturing environment for shifts of up to 12 hours, routinely lifting up to 50 pounds, and continuously walking or standing on a concrete floor for up to 12 hours. Required personal protective equipment includes steel-toed shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, and, as required by the task, a long-sleeved shirt with the shirt tail tucked in. Owens Corning states its commitment to a safe and healthy workplace and to meeting its obligations to preserve the environment, and it supports the local community through fundraisers, activities, and group donations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to read a scale and tape measure.
• Ability to accomplish tasks without direct supervision.
• Ability to routinely lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to work up to 12 hours in a hot or cold manufacturing environment.
• Ability to walk or stand continuously on a concrete floor for up to 12 hours.
• Safeguard oneself using required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, and task-appropriate clothing.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership experience or motivation to develop into a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Tend production lines and interact with equipment using HMI/PLC interfaces.
• Safely operate a forklift.
• Perform board quality inspections accurately.
• Measure objects accurately using a standard tape measure, six-inch scale, and digital caliper.
• Enter information accurately into multiple databases.
• Operate the unit wrapper and perform associated tasks.
• Operate board grinders and prepare and feed scrap products.
• Operate compactor equipment and perform associated tasks.
• Set up and operate the cutting machine properly.
• Operate printer equipment and the bar code machine.
• Operate a tow motor and obtain a license.
• Learn and comply with Owens Corning safety policies and all other plant rules.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work area in compliance with 5S standards.
• Maintain a high level of attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Benefits

• $500 sign-on bonus after 90 days and $500 after 180 days.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Multiple comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription options.
• Quarterly VIP bonuses.
• Healthy living incentives and rewards.
• Paid Time Off.
• Company-paid basic life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED