Production Associate - 1st Shift

Production Associate - 1st Shift

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Since 2022, Associated Materials / Alside has been undergoing a transformation to maximize our potential through investments in people, operations, and brands. If you want to be part of a company where your ideas and input are more than just encouraged–they are valued–this is the place for you. At Associated Materials / Alside, your contributions will provide an immediate and lasting impact, helping us achieve what is possible.

We are searching for motivated Production Associates that will be part of our manufacturing plant team. As a dedicated team and AM family member, our Production Associates are vital to the success of our business and operations. In your role with Associated Materials, you will ensure our products maintain the highest level of quality satisfaction our customers expect. At Associated Materials, we as a community work together and believe excellent results begin with you!

• Operate all equipment as assigned while following standard work practices.
• Use various tools to cut, process, and assemble all window components.
• Routine usage of material handling equipment and packing/labeling finished goods.
• Have strong attention to detail to inspect windows and equipment for quality and any defects.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment within assigned and surrounding workspace while ensuring to meet all safety standards and practices.
• Load machines, pack product, pull items, prepare labels, and support projects as required.
• Actively contribute and effectively communicate to the team.
• Other duties as assigned, including housekeeping and cross‑training to become proficient across multiple positions and production lines.

• Preferred experience of 1‑2 years in a manufacturing / production environment.
• Ability to adapt in a fast‑paced environment and motivated to become well‑versed within multiple areas of operations.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to work independently or as part of a team and contribute to all areas of operations.
• Clear communication to all team members and ability to read / comprehend English. Fully bilingual is a plus in Spanish and English.
• Understand how to collaborate with a variety of different people and roles.
• Committed to cross‑train, learn, and develop your skill set further.
• One who values diversity and takes pride in building a team together.

• Physical fitness to include movements, positioning, and remaining stationary, which include standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, climbing, pushing/pulling, forward bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, squatting, crawling, postural balancing, manipulating, trunk rotation, handling, gripping, and talking (hearing).
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs at any given time.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Work in different temperature‑controlled environments.

Work Environment:
The atmosphere is that of a manufacturing plant. The position will primarily work where moving machinery produces noise. Employees must wear Personal Protective Equipment issued for that location. Temperature can range from extreme cold to extreme heat. Physical demands may include standing, walking, sitting, lifting (50+ lbs), carrying, climbing, pushing/pulling, forward bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, squatting, crawling, postural balancing, manipulating, trunk rotation, handling, gripping, and talking (hearing).

Associated Materials is a leader in exterior building products for residential and commercial remodeling and new construction markets. We produce vinyl windows, vinyl and composite siding and accessories, and metal building products—and distribute other essential building products to ensure customers find everything they need for their exterior.

Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, more than 4,000 associates across North America support Associated Materials. We operate 11 manufacturing facilities and more than 100 Alside and over 20 Gentek supply centers across the United States and Canada. Through our unique…