Production Associate 1 - 3rd Shift
Cornerstone Building Brands · Kearney, MO, United States · Posted Jul 6, 2026
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JOB DETAILS
Base Pay: $18.00 per hour, plus $1.25 per hour shift differential for 2nd shift and $1.00 per hour shift differential for 3rd shift
1st Shift: Monday-Friday, 7 am-3 pm
2nd Shift: Monday-Friday, 3 pm-11 pm
3rd Shift: Monday-Friday, 11 pm-7 am
Benefits Start Day 1
On Demand Pay (Access to Your Pay When You Need It)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Associate visually inspects extruded product for consistent appearance and length according to defined standards. Associate ensures product consistency and standards including but not limited to proper counts, packing patterns, and labels. Associate maintains paperwork as required. Performs on line quality inspections. Operates packaging equipment.
Visually inspect extruded product for appearance and size defects according to specifications
Conduct recurrent tests/inspections of products’ functional features (including, but not limited to, nail slot depth, weep holes, butt end channel locks, etc)
Notify appropriate personnel (Extrusion Associate 3s and 4s, Manufacturing Shift Supervisor) of product defects
Assemble cartons for packaging
Ensure proper packing patterns, product counts, and package enclosures
Square, glue, seal, and label (if necessary) the packed cartons
Transfer carton to finished product skid
Discard unacceptable panels in Scrap Rack
Identify product that is jammed up in production line and assist as necessary
Identify that line is going down and assist as necessary
Assist with color and product fixture changes
Perform line shut down tasks
Communicate with previous and following shifts’ Extrusion Associates about product quality, problems, and status of work in progress
Perform housekeeping duties as needed such as cleaning up of knock-out build up in MRF cutter
Complete accurately and legibly all line packaging-related paperwork
Notify Extrusion Associate 3 or 4 (Operators) of colored light alarm from Ink Jet Printer
Punch time clock before and after shift to record time worked
Observe health and safety practices when handling bacon strips
Perform other related duties and assignments as required
Maintain supplies at workstation
Communicate with Material Handler(s) to move full warehouse racks
Assist with training of temporaries and new hires in Extrusion Associate 1 positions
Float to relieve other Extrusion Associate 1s for breaks
Attend weekly shift meetings and monthly All Hands Forum, if required
Actively participate in all plant safety programs, depending on location
Notify Supervisor if proper tools are not furnished to complete job functions
Assist with production equipment maintenance
No experience required
Prior manufacturing experience strongly preferred
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 86lbs on a continual basis above shoulder height and below the waist and ability to team lift 87 to 100lbs, keep colors separate, and record weights accurately
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
Extensive standing, frequent bending, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, twisting and walking
Extreme weather conditions
Hearing protection, safety glasses, 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
The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Site Address: 303 W Major St. Kearney, MO 64060
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.
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