Production Associate 3rd Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands

Gaffney, USonsite$33k/yrPosted Jul 23, 2026
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About the role

Company Description

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. For more information, visit us at http://cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.

Job Description

JOB DETAILS

Base Pay $16.00 per hour, plus $0.75 per hour shift differential for 3rd shift

3rd Shift: Sunday-Thursday, 11pm- 7am

Benefits Start Day 1

On Demand Pay (Access to Your Pay When You Need It)

Weekly Pay

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Production Associate visually inspects extruded products for consistent appearance and length according to defined standards. Production Associate ensures product consistency and standards including but not limited to proper counts, packing patterns, packing enclosures, and carton construction and labels. PAs pack finished products into bundles. Associate routes, cuts, sores, and boxes products in accordance with B.O.M.’s. Production Associate maintains paperwork as required. Please provide a current resume or complete work history.

Visually inspect the extruded product for appearance and size defects according to specifications

Conduct recurrent tests/inspections of products’ functional features

Notify appropriate personnel (Production Associate 3s and 4s, Manufacturing Shift Supervisor) of product defects

Assemble bundles for packaging

Ensure proper packing patterns, product counts, and package enclosures

Ensure that all parts and pieces are in there place in all box programs

Square, band, heat seal and label the packed bundles

The associate can set up and operate Fabrication Department Equipment: Routers, CMM Gang saw, Tiger Saw, Heat tunnel, notchers, and Crimpers

Discard unacceptable profiles in Scrap Rack

Identify a product that is jammed up in the production line and assist as necessary

Identify that line is going down and assist as necessary

Assist with color and product die changes

Perform line shut down tasks

Communicate with previous and following shifts’ Production Associates about product quality, problems, and status of work in progress

Perform housekeeping duties as needed

Complete accurately and legibly all line packaging-related paperwork

Identify product not being routed or cut to spec in accordance with the line check sheet

Identify product out of spec and able to repackage in proper patterns, color, and count

Punch time clock before and after shift to record time worked

Observe health and safety practices when handling start-ups/shutdown strips

Perform other related duties and assignments as required

Maintain supplies at the workstation

Communicate with Material Handler(s) to move full bundles

Assist with training of temporaries and new hires in Production Associate 1 positions

Must be able to read draft drawings

Must be able to read tape measures, calipers, micrometers, and radius gages

Float to relieve other Production Associate 1s for breaks

Attend weekly shift meetings and monthly All Hands Forum, if required

Actively participate in all plant safety programs

Notify Supervisor if proper tools are not furnished to complete job functions

Assist with production equipment maintenance

Identify and be able to lend a hand to associates in need of help

Maintain work zones' cleanliness and safety

Work with Production Associate 2 on optimizing workflow in the fabrication department

Qualifications

6 months or more Production/Manufacturing 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

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a continual basis above shoulder height and below the waist

Must have excellent manual dexterity and be able to concentrate for sustained periods

Must have good communication skills and be able to interact with people

Position requires extensive standing, frequent bending, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, twisting and walking.

Position requires working in a non-climate-controlled facility

Position requires wearing hearing protection, safety glasses, use of a tape measure, sawing glove, hack saw, packing gloves, stamp and stamp pad

Safe work performance is required from each Associate at all times

Perform all duties and responsibilities in a safe manner in accordance with applicable Health and Safety Manuals

Required to wear or use personal protective equipment as applicable and to immediately report unsafe working conditions

Comply with all legislative requirements as outlined by Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations

Additionally, the proper discharge of safety responsibilities is an integral part of each Associate’s performance appraisal

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

Please provide a current resume or complete work history

Additional Information

Address: 100 Cellwood Place, Gaffney, SC 29340

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.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Note to External Recruiters

Cornerstone Building Brands does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized.

Notice of Recruitment Fraud

We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.

Compensation

This Other role pays $33k/yr. Within typical range for other roles in United States.

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