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Owens Corning
North Platte, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Jul 2026

About the role

BE PART OF OUR DIFFERENCE

Owens Corning, global in scope - human in scale.  We’re an international company, with solid roots in North Platte and we’ve got opportunities for a few dynamic people to join our local team.   

 

WHAT WE OFFER:

Competitive compensation, and a substantial benefits package including insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability/supplemental offerings), 401k , liberal paid time off (vacation, personal floating and standard holidays), Employee Assistance Services, Stock Purchase Program – and more.

 

Work Location & Shifts:       1120 Industrial Ave, North Platte, NE

                                                2nd Shift 5:00pm-3:30am Monday -Thursday                    

 

Pay:   The hourly pay rate range for this position is 22.55 + shift differential and benefits.  Base pay will vary within the range depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.   This information is specific to North Platte and may not be applicable to other locations. 

What your day in this role might involve at OC-North Platte:

 

Responsibilities

  • Operate machinery required for particular position in a safe and efficient manner, to include training of new and existing operators in the carrying out of their duties.
  • Inspect product for defects and take appropriate action as per work instructions
  • Assemble product as per instructions with a focus on quality and safety.
  • Communicate efficiently with other employees and the leadership team in order to ensure quality product is made timely
  • Read and interpret list counts and complete all departmental paperwork correctly and timely
  • Help create/implement poke yokes for quality issues
  • Read, understand and follow production schedules
  • Set up and adjust equipment
  • Gather materials as needed
  • Operate motorized equipment (ie forklift, Scissor lifts, etc) as needed
  • Communicate effectively for flow of product through the plant
  • Maintain downtime records and production information as appropriate
  • Perform housekeeping duties
  • Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned
  • Use a Tape Measure, Caliper
  • Read ticket/schedule
  • Verify proper skins on line
  • Identify defects on materials used
  • Flip door skins weighing up to max 20 lbs
  • Add spacers as needed
  • Align the top and bottom skins
  • Use foot pedal to raise/lower lift table to appropriate height for proper ergonomics
  • Remove reject skins off the line onto reject skin pile.

 

What makes a successful OC North Platte team member:

 

Must haves include…

 

  • Excellent hand eye coordination
  • Excellent ability to read schedule/tickets and determine proper material usage
  • Knowledge of all door skins
  • Strong knowledge of different types of defects.
  • Use a tape measure to 1/32"
  • Ability to flip door skins weighing up to max 20 lbs
  • Strong ability to scan door skin surfaces and detect defects in fast paced environment
  • Highly familiar with build constructions
  • Quick thinker
  • Strong math skills
  • Responsive to layup team with a sense of urgency

 

Would be terrific if you also had…

 

  • Ability to work well independently, as well as part of a team
  • The ability to work accurately, thoroughly and meet deadlines
  • Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus
  • This position requires a self-motivated individual who can work independently and be highly alert at all times

 

There are some essential physical requirements specific to our work environment, including being able to:

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