Production Associate

Posted 5 Hours Ago
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Kearney, MO
Entry level
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The Role
The Production Associate visually inspects extruded products for quality and consistency and ensures adherence to packing standards. Responsibilities include conducting tests, packaging, maintaining paperwork, assisting in production line operations, and performing housekeeping and maintenance duties. The role requires effective communication with team members and participation in safety programs.
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Job Description

JOB DETAILS

Base Pay: $18.00 per hour, plus $1.25 per hour shift differential for 2nd shift and $1.00 per hour shift differential for 3rd shift

1st Shift: Monday-Friday, 7 am-3 pm

2nd Shift: Monday-Friday, 3 pm-11 pm

3rd Shift: Monday-Friday, 11 pm-7 am

Benefits Start Day 1

On Demand Pay (Access to Your Pay When You Need It)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Associate visually inspects extruded product for consistent appearance and length according to defined standards. Associate ensures product consistency and standards including but not limited to proper counts, packing patterns, and labels. Associate maintains paperwork as required. Performs on line quality inspections. Operates packaging equipment.

  • Visually inspect extruded product for appearance and size defects according to specifications
  • Conduct recurrent tests/inspections of products’ functional features (including, but not limited to, nail slot depth, weep holes, butt end channel locks, etc)
  • Notify appropriate personnel (Extrusion Associate 3s and 4s, Manufacturing Shift Supervisor) of product defects
  • Assemble cartons for packaging
  • Ensure proper packing patterns, product counts, and package enclosures
  • Square, glue, seal, and label (if necessary) the packed cartons
  • Transfer carton to finished product skid
  • Discard unacceptable panels in Scrap Rack
  • Identify product that is jammed up in production line and assist as necessary
  • Identify that line is going down and assist as necessary
  • Assist with color and product fixture changes
  • Perform line shut down tasks
  • Communicate with previous and following shifts’ Extrusion Associates about product quality, problems, and status of work in progress
  • Perform housekeeping duties as needed such as cleaning up of knock-out build up in MRF cutter
  • Complete accurately and legibly all line packaging-related paperwork
  • Notify Extrusion Associate 3 or 4 (Operators) of colored light alarm from Ink Jet Printer
  • Punch time clock before and after shift to record time worked
  • Observe health and safety practices when handling bacon strips
  • Perform other related duties and assignments as required
  • Maintain supplies at workstation
  • Communicate with Material Handler(s) to move full warehouse racks
  • Assist with training of temporaries 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 Forum, if required
  • Actively participate in all plant safety programs, depending on location
  • Notify Supervisor if proper tools are not furnished to complete job functions
  • Assist with production equipment maintenance

Qualifications

  • No experience required
  • Prior manufacturing experience strongly preferred
  • Must be able to read, write and perform basic math skills as job duties require
  • Must possess common sense, positive attitude, and demonstrate excellent attendance
  • Must be quality and safety conscious, a team player
  • Must be able to work quickly with product and able to lift up to 86lbs on a continual basis above shoulder height and below the waist and ability to team lift 87 to 100lbs, 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 people
  • Extensive standing, frequent bending, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, twisting and walking
  • Extreme weather conditions
  • Hearing protection, safety glasses, tape measure, sawing glove, hack saw, packing gloves, stamp and stamp pad
  • Safe work performance is required from each Associate at all times
  • Perform all duties and responsibilities in a safe manner in accordance with applicable Health and Safety Manuals
  • Required to wear or use personal protective equipment as applicable and to immediately report unsafe working conditions
  • Comply with all legislative requirements as outlined by Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations
  • Additionally, the proper discharge of safety responsibilities is an integral part of each Associate’s performance appraisal
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
  • The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Additional Information

Site Address: 303 W Major St. Kearney, MO 64060

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.

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

The Company
HQ: Cary, North Carolina
0 Employees
On-site Workplace

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.

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