Slitter Production Associate 1st Shift
Listed on 2026-07-24
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Quality Engineering
Slitter Production Associate 1st Shift
Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands' broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America.
Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play.
Base Pay $21.50 per hour
Monday through Friday 6am - 2pm
Duties and Responsibilities
Slitter Associates are responsible for all aspects of slitting painted metal, including set up, operation, inspection, and material handling activities. Slitter Associates are expected to:
- Complete all tasks as assigned by Slitter department leadership
- Read, understand, and follow the steps outlined in SOPs for each task being performed
- Deviations from established procedures are permitted only with supervisor approval
- Take prompt corrective action to eliminate safety hazards, minimize equipment downtime, reduce scrap generation, and correct deviations from quality standards
- Complete required documentation including production records, safety checklist, quality checks, labels, etc. in a complete, legible, and accurate manner
- Operate equipment to produce product in amounts as specified
- Perform established quality checks on material at required intervals to ensure all product specifications are being met
- Properly manage all wastes generated, including segregation of recyclable materials, and segregation of hazardous wastes by type
- Take steps to minimize the amount of waste generated
- Previous machine operator, manufacturing and/or maintenance experience required
- Must be able to read, write and perform basic math skills as job duties require
- Must possess common sense, positive attitude, and demonstrate excellent attendance
- Must be quality and safety conscious, a team player
- Must be able to work quickly with product and able to lift up to 50lbs continuously above shoulder height and below waist height
- Must have excellent manual dexterity and be able to concentrate for sustained periods
- Must have good verbal and written communication skills and be able to interact with people
- Extensive standing, frequent bending, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, twisting and walking
- Required personal protective equipment, tugger, overhead crane, carts, dollies and some hand tools
- Safe work performance is required from each Associate at all times
- Additionally, the proper discharge of safety responsibilities is an integral part of each Associate's performance appraisal
Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?
Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time
* team members receive
** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.
* Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week.
** Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement
Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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