Production Operator

Owens Corning•Medina, OH

21d•$27 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Owens Corning Production Operators perform a variety of duties on the manufacturing floor at the Medina Roofing plant, which produces roofing shingles. The role may provide opportunities for career advancement within Owens Corning Roofing & Asphalt. The plant operates 24 hours a day. Full-time employees work 36 hours one week and 48 hours the next, in 12-hour shifts that may be scheduled from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Schedules may include overtime and may change based on production needs. This is a physically demanding manufacturing role. Employees are on their feet for approximately 90%–95% of each shift. The work environment can be loud, and indoor temperatures are affected by seasons and weather. Employees are expected to use safety equipment, follow current good manufacturing practices, and communicate safety concerns. The starting rate is $23.50 per hour, with a rate of $27.15–$29.34 per hour upon completion of the 90-day probationary period. A $2 differential is offered. Applicants must provide a resume and employment history and must be eligible to work permanently in the United States.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts.
Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and stretch for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to repeatedly lift, carry, push, pull, and handle products, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis.
Submit a resume and employment history with the application.

Nice To Haves

Motivation to learn and advance as an Owens Corning employee.
Communication skills for coordinating with coworkers and leaders.
Flexibility in response to production, environmental, and schedule changes.
Prior manufacturing experience is not required; the role is open to candidates starting a manufacturing career.

Responsibilities

Set up raw materials along the production line.
Maintain and troubleshoot the shingle machine.
Clear machine or production-line jams.
Inspect the quality of finished products.
Communicate with coordinators, peers, managers, and team leads about issues, downtime, and breaks.
Wear safety equipment, follow current good manufacturing practices, and communicate safety issues and concerns.
Adapt to production schedule changes, environmental changes, and sudden work schedule changes.

Benefits

Health insurance from the first day of employment.
Dental insurance from the first day of employment.
Vision insurance from the first day of employment.
Holiday pay from the first day of employment.
401(k) program with matching.
$50,000 company-paid life insurance.
Employee stock purchase program.
Quarterly and yearly incentive program.
One week of vacation after six months of employment.
GED program available.
$2 differential pay.
Additional accident, hospital, and critical insurance offerings.
Identity theft protection.
Additional life insurance.
Starting rate of $23.50 per hour, increasing to $27.15–$29.34 per hour upon completion of the 90-day probationary period.