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 DescriptionABOUT THE ROLE
Shift: 1st shift
Pay rate: $16/hr
The Production Associate 1 employee at Cornerstone Building Brands Aperture Solutions is responsible for various windows & doors assembly operations while ensuring we Safely make a Quality product and minimize waste/ cost, so it can be delivered on time to customers. Also, responsible for working with a sense of urgency while maintaining the flow of material throughout the plant by performing the following duties:
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Operate hand tools as required and assemble, lift, pick and pack products
- Support and participate in Employee Engagement activities.
- Follow defined clean-up times.
- Work in a safe manner and follow safe work practices and policies.
- Must follow and work to an established rate as defined by customer demand and standardized operations
- Participate in defining and improving standard work to improve quality windows for Customers
- Identify problems; communicate issues.
- Assist with training co-workers.
- Support a respectful workplace.
- Perform other duties across the plant as needed as directed by supervision or management
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- Ability to read tape measures as well as read and interpret fractions and decimals
- Ability to read at least minimum word and number recognition/Visual Cues
- Operate power tools with dexterity, basic operations, and knowing when to change PPE
- Identify hazards while understanding station knowledge of safety hazards/protocols/PPE
- Variations – having knowledge of measurement standards and tolerances
- Follow instruction and Standard Work while frequently referring Standard work instructions
- Knowledge of product defects specifically to their workstation
- Quality Recognition In station quality requirements/CTQ
- Communicate Effectively by actively Listening, Explain Clearly & Accurately, Ask Questions, Share Important Info.
- Time Management and awareness of Cycle Times
- Ability to wear required PPE – metatarsal shoes, arm guards, ear protection, and safety glasses
- Dependability/punctuality & Detail Oriented.
- High school diploma is preferred.
- Ability to bend, squat, twist, push/pull, reach and stand is required
- Ability to consistently lift at least 50 pounds, 8 to 12 hours a day is required
- Ability to work in a hot & cold environment is required
- Being able to work extended hours and weekends based on business needs is required
- Willing & able to work various positions in various departments (cross-trained) is required
- Perform tasks requiring repetitive motion and stand for long periods is required
- Able to comply with all company policies and procedures, including all safety regulations are required
- Ability to follow Supervisors’ instructions/directions as given is required
- Possess the following skills: problem solving, teamwork, communication and initiative.
- Preferred knowledge of WTS Paradigm and various ERP functionality
COMPETENCIES
- Cornerstone Building Brands (CBB) Values and Behaviors & Mindsets – Act consistently with CBB’s Values (Safety, Integrity, & Inclusion) and Behaviors & Mindsets (Customer-Centricity, Interconnectedness, Continuous Improvement).
- Anticipation – Proactively identify and solve issues before they become problems.
- Problem Solving – ability to determine the cause of the problem; identifying, prioritizing, and selecting alternatives for a solution; and implementing a solution. If necessary, notify the leader for resolution
- Attention to Detail - ability to accomplish/complete a task while demonstrating a thorough concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. This means monitoring and checking work or information, while organizing time and resources efficiently.
- Collaboration – Highly collaborative team player. Partners with others with respect and humility.
- Energy – High positive energy to take on complex business challenges in a fast-paced environment and ability to energize others towards the achievement of business objectives.
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. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.
*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week.
Site Address: 300 Welcome Center Blvd, Lexington, NC 27295
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
WHAT YOU’LL GET
- Healthcare benefits starting on your first day of work
- Competitive pay
- Inclusive, collaborative environment
- Bragging rights – you’ll work for the market leader in multiple product categories
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Generous PTO
- Employee discount programs
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 read tape measures and interpret fractions and decimals
- Basic word and number recognition/visual cues
- Operate hand and power tools with dexterity and basic operations
- Identify hazards and follow safety protocols and PPE requirements
- Knowledge of measurement standards and tolerances
- Follow standard work and written instructions
- Knowledge of product defects specific to workstation
- In-station quality recognition and CTQ awareness
- Effective communication skills (listening, explaining, asking questions)
- Time management and awareness of cycle times
- Ability to wear required PPE (metatarsal shoes, arm guards, ear protection, safety glasses)
- Dependability, punctuality and attention to detail
- Ability to bend, squat, twist, push/pull, reach and stand for long periods
- Ability to consistently lift at least 50 pounds for 8 to 12 hours per day
- Ability to work in hot and cold environments
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends based on business needs
- Willingness and ability to work various positions and be cross-trained
- Perform repetitive motion tasks and stand for long periods
- Comply with company policies and safety regulations
- Ability to follow supervisors' instructions and directions
- Problem solving, teamwork, communication and initiative skills
- High school diploma
- Preferred knowledge of WTS Paradigm and various ERP functionality
- Must be at least 18 years of age to apply
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Cornerstone Building Brands Insights
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.
