General Laborer

Since 2022, Associated Materials/Alside has been undergoing a transformation to maximize our potential through investments in people, operations, and brands.

If you want to be part of a company where your ideas and input are more than just encouraged--they are valued--this is the place for you. At Associated Materials/Alside, your contributions will provide an immediate and lasting impact, helping us achieve what is possible.

Position Summary

Our mission is to empower our employees to provide quality, innovative, and sustainable products for beautiful, energy-efficient homes. Our vision- enhancing the places we live and work, one at a time, for generations to come!

Working in our manufacturing plant, our General Laborers are vital to the success of our business. Your role will be to ensure our products maintain the highest level of quality our customers expect. At Associated Materials, we believe excellent results begin with you!

Key Accountabilities

• Operate equipment and tools to cut, process, and assemble window components.
• Operate equipment and tools to cut and process siding components.
• Use material handling equipment.
• Pack and label finished goods.
• Inspect windows/siding and equipment and communicate any issues.
• Keep a clean, well-maintained workspace and complete housekeeping in your area.
• Maintain all safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned, including housekeeping and cross-training to become proficient across multiple positions and production lines.
  
  

Required Education, Experience & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in an assembly-line or manufacturing environment preferred but not required.
• Perform tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read and comprehend English language.
• Ability to use hand tools such as snips or chisel.
• Must be able to use, understand, and thoroughly read a tape measure.
• Be dependable and on-time with attendance.
• Be flexible and willing to learn, including cross-training and developing in other areas in the plant
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work well with others on the team
  
  

Work Environment

The atmosphere is that of a manufacturing plant. The position will primarily work where moving machinery produces noise. Employees must wear Personal Protective Equipment that is issued for that location. Temperature can range from extreme cold to extreme heat. Physical demands may include standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, climbing, pushing/pulling, forward bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, squatting, crawling, postural balancing, manipulating, trunk rotation, handling, gripping, and talking (hearing).

• Associated Materials in West Salem, Ohio is a Unionized Plant. You must be willing to join the Union upon completion of your probationary period.
  
  

A brand of Associated Materials, Alside has been a leading manufacturer of vinyl siding and accessories and vinyl windows and patio doors for the residential and commercial remodeling and new construction markets for more than seven decades.

With our strong vertical integration of manufacturing, distribution, and installation, we provide a one-stop resource for high-quality building materials and streamlined operations. With headquarters in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Alside owns and operates more than 100 supply centers and has seven manufacturing facilities across the U.S.

Associated Materials … Building Products Better

Associated Materials, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law.

Pay & Schedule

Starting Pay: $18.85 with a $1 increase following 1-year of employment.

Shift Premium: $0.75 per hour for night shift.

Shift: 12-hour rotating schedules (7:00 am - 7:00 pm for Days, 7:00 pm - 7:00 am for Nights). Schedules may change based on business need.

Pattern: 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off, Repeat

• Associated Materials in West Salem, Ohio is a Unionized Plant. You must be willing to join the Union upon completion of your probationary period.
  
  

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