Production Associate - 1st Shift

Production Associate - Cedar Rapids What To Expect

• Operate equipment or machinery & assemble window components using a tape measure and other hand tools.
• Inspect product throughout the process, looking for defects using a strong attention to detail and an eye for quality.
• Various aspects of the manufacturing process, which can include loading machines, packing finished products, pulling items, and prepare labels/stickers.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment within assigned and surrounding workspace while ensuring to meet all safety standards and practices.
• Commit to cross‑training, learning multiple positions and develop your skillset further.

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent work experience. 1-2 years of manufacturing experience preferred but not required. If you've got the drive to learn, we'll train you!
• Proficiency in spoken and written English sufficient to read and understand safety procedures, hazard warnings, and equipment operating instructions.
• Accurately complete production records, quality checklists, and incident reports in English.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, maintenance personnel, and team members to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Ability to adapt in fast‑paced environment and motivated to become well‑versed within multiple areas of operations.
• Strong attention detail and willingness to work independently or as part of a team and contribute to all areas of operations.
• Understand how to collaborate with a variety of different people and roles.
• Committed to cross‑train, learn, and develop your skillset further.
• One who values diversity and takes pride in building a team together.

• The atmosphere is that of a manufacturing plant. The position will primarily work where moving machinery produces noise. Temperature can range from extreme cold to extreme heat.
• Physical demands to include movements, positioning, 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).
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance, based on position, 80 lbs-100 lb with assistance.
• Employees must wear Personal Protective Equipment that is issued for that location.

• Competitive Wage
• Opportunity for growth
  
  Long standing business model in a changing market
• Premier company culture
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401K Matching
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay
• Discount programs

Associated Materials, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

The actual wage offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.