Production Associate

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Entry level

Full-time

Manufacturing

Wholesale Building Materials

The primary objective of this position is to provide production and housekeeping support to operations, shipping, and grounds at the OC Jacksonville Roofing Plant. This is an entry level position that may be required to train and work anywhere in the plant to cover for production absence as needed for plant continuity of operations.

• Assist production operators throughout the plant as necessary.
• Inspect material at the Auto Catcher and determine if first or second quality material.
• Ensure proper disposition of all second’s material in accordance with SOP.
• Assist in lace up for start-ups and after mat breaks in the process.
• General housekeeping throughout the plant, shipping department, and grounds.
• Operate a forklift to move heavy materials as necessary.
• Comply with all plant rules and corporate policies with regard to business conduct.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• All other duties as assigned or needed.

• High School Diploma or GED and be at least 18 years old.
• Experience with tools and housekeeping resources (e.g., mop, broom, powered industrial floor scrubber, shovel, pick, paint brush, lawn mower, weed eater, rake).
• Forklift certification (hands on and written).
• Operate an industrial compactor safely.
• Assess and only operate equipment when all guarding and safety devices are in proper working order.
• Visually identify and discern first quality vs. second quality finished goods.

• Ability to routinely lift up to 40 lbs. without assistance.
• Work for up to 12 hours in extreme hot/cold manufacturing environment.
• Walk/stand on concrete floors continuously for up to 12 hours.
• Routinely ascend and descend stairs and ladders as work area requires.
• Work from heights as required.
• Safeguard self with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – steel toe shoes, eye protection (glasses, goggles, and/or facemask), bump cap, long sleeves and hearing protection as necessary for task.
• Push/drive floor sweeping and cleaning equipment or tools as necessary for housekeeping duties.
• Ability to work around all raw materials (Fiberglas mat, coating, back dusting, etc.).
• Ability to rotate and work shift work.

Competitive compensation, quarterly bonus plan, and a substantial benefits package including insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability/supplemental offerings), 401k (company contribution regardless of employee participation – plus match), liberal paid time off (vacation, personal floating and standard holidays), Employee Assistance Services, Stock Purchase Program – and more.

Owens Corning is an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis. Applications must be filled out completely; incomplete applications will not be considered. Resumes are welcome, but are not a substitute for completing the application.