Production Associate - Glass - 2nd shift

ABOUT THE ROLE

Pay rate: $16/hr with a $1.00 shift differential

The Production Associate 1 at Cornerstone Building Brands Aperture Solutions is responsible for various windows & doors assembly operations while ensuring safe quality production and minimizing waste/cost, so it can be delivered on time to customers. This role also requires working with a sense of urgency while maintaining the flow of material throughout the plant by performing the following duties:

• 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
• Follow established rates as defined by customer demand and standardized operations
• Participate in defining and improving standard work to improve quality windows for customers
• Identify problems and 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

• Ability to read a tape measure 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
• Knowledge of measurement standards and tolerances
• Follow instruction and Standard Work while frequently referencing Standard work instructions
• Knowledge of product defects specifically to their workstation
• Quality recognition in station quality requirements/CTQ
• Communicate effectively by actively listening, explaining clearly and accurately, asking questions, and sharing important info
• Time management and awareness of cycle times
• Ability to perform math by adding numbers, subtracting, including fractions and decimals
• Interface with a computer system by accessing, navigating, and identifying download
• Stand for 8 to 10 hours using good posture and repetitive motion
• Problem solving using root cause analysis
• Dependability: being on time consistently
• Profile recognition ability to recognize shapes and compare to sample drawing
• Monitor inventory by adhering to min‑max levels (WIP) and utilization of scrap
• Record keeping being accurate, timely, and legible
• Ability to wear required PPE – metatarsal shoes, arm guards, ear protection, and safety glasses
• Dependability, punctuality, and detail orientation
• 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 for 8 to 12 hours a day is required
• Ability to work in hot & cold environment is required
• Be able to work extended hours and weekend based on business needs is required
• Willing and 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, is 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

• 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 – determine the cause of the problem, identify, prioritize, and select alternatives for a solution, and implement a solution; notify the leader for resolution if necessary
• Attention to detail – accomplish tasks with thorough concern for all areas involved, monitor and check work, and organize time and resources efficiently
• Collaboration – highly collaborative team player; partner with others with respect and humility
• Energy – high positive energy to take on complex business challenges in a fast‑paced environment…