Extrusion Packer Associate 3rd Shift at Cornerstone Building Brands — North Brunswick Township, NJ

JOB DETAILS

3rd Shift Monday - Friday 11:00 P.M. - 7:30 A.M.

Pay Rate: 17.75 - 19.50 Per Hour, plus $1 per hour shift differential

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs all duties in a safe manner and follows all Cornerstone Building Brands safety rules, policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Maintains an exemplary attendance record and reports to work on time, ready to perform assigned duties.
• Communicates effectively in English with Operators, Team Leads, Supervisors, Maintenance, Quality, and support personnel.
• Inspects extruded PVC profiles for surface defects, dimensional accuracy, color consistency, contamination, and overall product quality throughout the packaging process.
• Assists the Extrusion Operator in performing required startup, in-process, and final visual inspections in accordance with quality standards and work instructions.
• Safely transfers finished product from pullers, conveyors, drop tables, cooling racks, and packaging stations into carts, baskets, racks, pallets, or designated storage locations without causing product damage.
• Uses tape measures, gauges, templates, and other measuring devices accurately to verify product lengths, dimensions, and cut tolerances.
• Verifies product lengths, counts, bundle quantities, and packaging requirements at required inspection frequencies to ensure compliance with production specifications.
• Demonstrates proficiency in basic mathematics including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and dimensional conversions.
• Packages PVC profiles according to approved stacking methods, customer specifications, handling requirements, and packaging standards to prevent damage during storage and shipment.
• Applies protective packaging materials including cardboard, foam, separators, tape, stretch wrap, shrink wrap, edge protectors, and other materials as required.
• Ensures finished product is packaged neatly, securely, and professionally while maintaining product appearance and customer quality expectations.
• Loads carts, baskets, pallets, and packaging containers safely without exceeding weight limits or compromising product stability.
• Accurately labels finished product and verifies product identification, counts, lengths, production information, and packaging documentation before staging.
• Maintains complete product traceability through accurate labeling, documentation, and identification procedures.
• Identifies defective, damaged, or suspect material and immediately notifies the Extrusion Operator, Team Lead, or Supervisor for disposition.
• Separates scrap, regrind, recyclable materials, and waste into designated containers following company recycling and environmental procedures.
• Performs safe material handling using proper lifting techniques, ergonomic practices, and approved equipment to reduce injury risk.
• Operates pallet jacks, carts, and other material handling equipment safely when authorized.
• Assists with line startups, shutdowns, die changes, color changes, product changeovers, material movement, and production support activities as directed.
• May be assigned to assist other extrusion lines, packaging stations, material handling operations, or production departments based on business needs.
• Maintains workstations in accordance with 5S principles by keeping equipment, packaging materials, floors, and work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Reports safety hazards, equipment malfunctions, quality concerns, production issues, and material shortages immediately to the appropriate personnel.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives, waste reduction efforts, productivity improvements, and quality objectives within the department.
• Works cooperatively with Operators, Team Leads, Supervisors, Quality, Maintenance, and other departments to achieve daily production goals.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Ability to accurately measure product lengths and dimensions using tape measures, gauges, templates, and other measuring devices.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and repeatedly handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds throughout the shift, including above shoulder height and below waist level.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, squat, reach, and work on concrete surfaces for extended periods.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations including whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, and dimensional conversions.
• Ability to convert fractions to decimals and accurately interpret production specifications.
• Ability to read and understand production work orders, packaging instructions, quality standards, product specifications, labels, and written procedures.
• Ability to identify cosmetic defects, damaged product, dimensional issues, and packaging nonconformities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to safely move carts, baskets, pallets, and finished product throughout the production area.
• Basic computer skills and experience using barcode scanners, production terminals, and electronic data entry systems is preferred.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining productivity and quality expectations.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work as part of a team while following instructions from Operators, Team Leads, Supervisors, and Quality personnel.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, extrusion, plastics, packaging, warehouse, or material handling is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail, reliability, teamwork, adaptability, and commitment to safety and quality.

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Location

North Brunswick Township, NJ, USA

Shift

3rd Shift

Position Type

Permanent

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