Production Associate 1st Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low‑residential 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. For more information, visit us at

Base pay starts at $19.00 - $20.00 per hour.

Work as part of a team and/or independently to transport finished products from production lines to shipping racks. Transport returned items from trucks to appropriate production lines. Scan each window/door, note and report gaps in production. Also perform light packaging duties.

• Review production‑line output and observe completed carts (loaded with finished windows/doors)
• Retrieve loaded carts from production staging area (alone or with assistance, determined by load size)
• Move loaded cart to shipping racks
• Match production tag/paperwork to appropriate rack/slot
• Use hand‑held RF scanner to scan bar code on each window/door
• Lift product from cart and place product in appropriate slot on rack. Repeat process until cart is unloaded
• Return empty cart to designated area
• Transport returned items to appropriate production line

• Continuously perform quality control tasks, visually inspect frame and glass for imperfections, and place rejects in specified area per training
• Sweep, wipe surfaces, empty waste/recycling containers, and/or clean work area as needed throughout the shift
• Complete and maintain production paperwork as needed

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a continual basis above shoulder height and below the waist
• Ability to become familiar with the Shipping department’s positions and procedures
• Ability to prioritize work tasks according to production requirements
• Ability to visually perceive scratches, irregularities, or other imperfections in materials
• Ability to comprehend written instructions, measurements, or coding spelled out on production paperwork/tags
• Ability to accurately complete the essential functions of this job on a continual basis in a fast‑paced production environment
• Ability to perform basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to make sound judgments and decisions as required to complete job functions/tasks
• Ability to deal effectively with co‑workers and supervisor/manager
• Ability to work effectively under stress and/or tight deadlines
• Ability to willingly follow instructions both written and verbal
• Ability to multi‑task job duties
• Ability to contribute to a safe and drug‑free workplace
• Ability to meet quality standards
• The employee may be required to enter areas that are near moving mechanical parts, with occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals, and extreme cold or heat
• The noise level in the work environment is considered moderate, and may require the use of hearing protection
• The employee will be required to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when accessing certain manufacturing areas: hard hat, gloves, welding jacket or weld bibs, safety glasses, welding hood and earplugs