Crating Associate

Posted 5 Days Ago
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Auburn, WA, USA
In-Office
25-25 Hourly
Entry level
Other
The Role
Assembles cartons and crates for window and door shipments. Duties include selecting packaging materials, cutting lumber, retrieving and transporting products, securing cartons or crates with hand and power tools, labeling packages, weighing shipments, completing paperwork, and entering shipment data into a computer. The role requires lifting up to 75 pounds, reading measurements, operating a forklift and scale, inspecting materials, and working safely in a fast-paced production environment.
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Company Description

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., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at http://cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.

Job Description

Crating Associate

Base Pay: $25.00 per hour ( Updated Resume Required)

Shift: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday, 4:00am to 1:30pm, plus overtime based on production needs

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Work as part of team to assemble packaging and build crating to prevent damage and protect windows/doors during shipment off site.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Receive and review paperwork from shipping office.
  • Pull appropriately sized cardboard, lumber or other packaging materials, as required.
  • If building a crate, figure out dimensions required and use chop saw to cut lumber to required lengths.
  • Retrieve order of window/door units from storage racks, load onto glass cart and transport to packaging work area.
  • Remove label from window and set aside temporarily.
  • Assembles carton or crate.
  • Secure bottom of carton with staplegun or bottom of crate with nail gun.
  • Place carton over window/lift window into crate.
  • Secure top of carton or top of crate.
  • Place product stickers to outside of carton/crate.  Mark with necessary shipping information.
  • Lift, weigh and record information on shipping documents.
  • Move carton/crate to staging area and complete shipping paperwork; returning paperwork to shipping office.
  • Enter weight and number of pieces into computer.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

 

  • Ability to visualize and determine appropriate package size.
  • Ability to safely operate forklift and scale equipment.
  • Ability to prioritize work tasks according to production requirements.
  • Ability to visually perceive scratches, irregularities, or other imperfections in materials.
  • Ability to comprehend written instructions, measurements, or coding spelled out on production paperwork/tags.
  • Ability to accurately complete the essential functions of this job on a continual basis in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
  • Ability to perform basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • Ability to read a tape measure to the 1/16th inch.
  • Ability to use hand tools such as a staple gun, nail gun, table saw, chop saw, etc.
  • Ability to make sound judgments and decisions as required to complete job functions/tasks.
  • Ability to deal effectively with co-workers and supervisors/managers.
  • Ability to perform repetitive or short-cycle work.
  • Ability to work effectively under stress and/or tight deadlines.
  • Ability to willingly follow instructions both written and verbal.
  • Ability to contribute to a safe and drug free workplace.
  • Ability to meet quality standards.

 

Equipment used:  Staple gun, nail gun, table saw, chop saw, tape measure, safety glasses, earplugs, protective sleeves, and steel-toe boots.

 

Must have valid US work authorization.

Additional Information

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include Gainshare, PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

 

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands? 

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. 

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

 

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

 

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

 

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

 

Note to External Recruiters

Cornerstone Building Brands does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized.

 

Notice of Recruitment Fraud

We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.

Skills Required

  • Ability to visualize and determine appropriate package size
  • Ability to safely operate forklift and scale equipment
  • Ability to prioritize work tasks according to production requirements
  • Ability to visually perceive scratches, irregularities, or other imperfections in materials
  • Ability to comprehend written instructions, measurements, or coding on production paperwork and tags
  • Ability to accurately perform job functions continually in a fast-paced production environment
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds
  • Ability to perform basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
  • Ability to read a tape measure to the 1/16th inch
  • Ability to use hand tools and saws, including staple guns, nail guns, table saws, and chop saws
  • Ability to make sound judgments and decisions
  • Ability to work effectively with coworkers and supervisors
  • Ability to perform repetitive or short-cycle work
  • Ability to work under stress and tight deadlines
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Ability to contribute to a safe and drug-free workplace
  • Ability to meet quality standards
  • Valid US work authorization
  • At least 18 years of age

Cornerstone Building Brands Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cornerstone Building Brands and has not been reviewed or approved by Cornerstone Building Brands.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are emphasized, with vacation programs that recognize prior professional tenure and, in many roles, immediate usability from day one. This accessibility to time off elevates the overall value of the package.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with employer match is consistently presented as a strong component of total rewards. This support for retirement savings complements base pay across roles.
  • Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Medical, dental, and vision coverage begin on the first day for most full‑time employees, alongside EAP, tuition reimbursement, discounts, and training resources. The breadth and immediacy of eligibility are positioned as key strengths.

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The Company
HQ: Cary, North Carolina

What We Do

Cornerstone Building Brands is the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North America. Our comprehensive portfolio spans the breadth of the residential and commercial markets, while our expansive footprint enables us to serve customers and communities across North America. Our relentless focus on excellence combined with our ongoing commitment to innovation and R&D has driven us to become the #1 manufacturer of windows, vinyl siding, insulated metal panels, metal roofing and wall systems, and metal accessories. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play. DISCLAIMER Cornerstone Building Brands’ social media channels share information about our company, our products and our people. We welcome commentary expressing all points of view – positive and negative – but reserve the right to remove posts that are off-topic, offensive, promotional or illegal or contain inappropriate language, hate speech, proprietary information, personal data or personal attacks.

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