Production Associate

BE PART OF OUR DIFFERENCE:

 

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

 

WHAT WE OFFER:

 

Competitive compensation, quarterly bonus plan, and a substantial benefits package including insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability/supplemental offerings), 401k (company contribution regardless of employee participation – plus match), liberal paid time off (vacation, personal floating and standard holidays), Employee Assistance Services, Stock Purchase Program – and more.

 

WHAT YOUR DAY IN THIS ROLE MIGHT INVOLVE AT OC JACKSONVILLE ROOFING PLANT

 

The primary objective of this position is to provide production and housekeeping support to operations, shipping, and grounds. This is an entry level position that may be required to train and work anywhere in the plant to cover for production absence as needed for plant continuity of operations. Here’s a brief outline of this role…

• Assist production operators throughout the plant as necessary
• Inspect material at the Auto Catcher and determine if first or second quality material.
• Ensure proper disposition of all second’s material in accordance with SOP
• Assist in lace up for start-ups and after mat breaks in the process.
• General housekeeping throughout the plant, shipping department, and grounds
• Operate a forklift to move heavy materials as necessary
• Comply with all plant rules and corporate policies with regard to business conduct

• Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area

• Regular Attendance
• All other duties as assigned or needed

 

What makes a successful OC JACKSONVILLE ROOFING team member:

Must haves include…

 

• High School Diploma or GED and be at least 18 Years Old
• Experience with:

• Properly use tools and housekeeping resources (examples – mop, broom, powered industrial floor scrubber, shovel, pick, paint brush, lawn mower, weed eater, rake, etc.)
• Forklift certification (hands on and written)
• Operate an industrial compactor safely

• Assess and only operate equipment when all guarding and safety devices are in proper working order

• Visually identify and discern first quality vs. second quality finished goods

 

 

 

 

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

 

• Ability to routinely lift up to 40 lbs. without assistance
• Work for up to 12 hours in extreme hot/cold manufacturing environment
• Walk/stand on concrete floors continuously for up to 12 hours
• Routinely ascend and descend stairs and ladders as work area requires
• Work from heights as required
• Safeguard self with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – steel toed shoes, eye protection (glasses, goggles, and/or facemask), bump cap, long sleeves and hearing protection as necessary for task
• Push/drive floor sweeping and cleaning equipment or tools as necessary for housekeeping duties
• Ability to work around all raw materials (Fiberglas mat, coating, back dusting, etc.)
• Ability to rotate and work shift work

 

 

Our people and products make the world a better place. Help us accomplish great things in Jacksonville!

 

WHY OWENS CORNING

 

Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) develops, manufactures and markets insulation, roofing, and fiberglass composites. Global in scope and human in scale, the company’s market-leading businesses use their deep expertise in materials, manufacturing and building science to develop products and systems that save energy and improve comfort in commercial and residential buildings. Through its glass reinforcements business, the company makes thousands of products lighter, stronger and more durable. Ultimately, Owens Corning people and products make the world a better place. Based in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning posted 2017 sales of