Production Associate

The Owens Corning Rockford IL facility is a leading manufacturing plant producing extruded polystyrene foam board insulation for the construction industry.

• Non‑union plant employing about 70 employees across 4 shifts.
• Commitment to safety, health, and environmental stewardship.
• Support local community through fundraisers and donations.

Owens Corning seeks Machine Operators with manufacturing experience in a fast‑paced production environment. The role aims to manage and safely operate all aspects of the downstream process, with opportunities for leadership growth.

• Tend production lines and interact with equipment using HMI/PLC interfaces.
• Safely operate a forklift.
• Accurately perform board quality inspections.
• Accurately measure objects using a tape measure, six‑inch scale, and digital caliper.
• Operate unit wrapper and perform all associated tasks.
• Operate printer equipment and barcode machine.
• Learn and comply with all Owens Corning safety policies and plant rules.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work area in compliance with 5S standards.
• Lift up to 55 lbs without assistance.
• Work up to 12 hours in hot/cold manufacturing environment.
• Walk or stand on concrete floor continuously for up to 12 hours.
• Use PPE: steel‑toed shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, long‑sleeved shirt as required.
• Maintain a high level of attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.

• 1 to 5 years in a manufacturing setting.

• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to read scales and tape measures.
• Accomplish tasks without direct supervision.

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan & Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription options.
• Quarterly VIP Bonuses.
• Healthy living incentives and rewards.
• Paid Time Off.
• Company‑paid basic life insurance & short‑term disability.

Owens Corning is an equal‑opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.