The posting
Company Description
Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at http://cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.
Job Description
The Material Handler is responsible for ensuring accurate inventory control and the safe handling, movement, storage, and staging of materials within the warehouse and manufacturing environment. With a customer-centric mindset, this role understands that accurate material handling, careful loading, and quality crate building directly support customer satisfaction, product integrity, and on-time delivery. The Material Handler works in an interconnected and collaborative manner with production, materials, and shipping teams and supports continuous improvement by following standard work, identifying issues, and promoting safe and efficient operations.
The following duties are representative of the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
- Safely operate forklifts and other motorized material-handling equipment in accordance with company policies and training.
- Perform accurate order picking, staging, loading, and unloading of materials for production and shipment.
- Ensure proper placement, storage, and rotation of inventory to maintain inventory accuracy and material integrity.
- Build quality crates and carefully load materials to prevent damage during storage and transportation.
- Stage materials in preparation for shipment and production use.
- Unload and load trailers and flatbeds using appropriate equipment and safe work practices.
- Set up materials and racks to support production needs.
- Perform daily preventive maintenance and safety inspections on forklifts and material-handling equipment.
- Change batteries and gas tanks on forklifts and report equipment maintenance or safety concerns.
- Follow established housekeeping and cleanup standards.
- Identify material, equipment, or safety issues and communicate concerns promptly.
- Assist with training and supporting co-workers as assigned.
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to safety, quality, efficiency, and standard work.
- Support employee engagement initiatives and a respectful workplace.
- Perform other job-related duties consistent with training, experience, and business needs, in compliance with applicable labor and safety laws.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of six (6) months of experience in manufacturing, distribution, materials handling, or inventory control required.
Licenses and Certifications
• Ability to obtain and maintain company-issued motorized equipment certification.
Language Skills
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate work-related information in English as required for safety, quality, and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be considered consistent with business necessity.
Mathematical Skills
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and percentages.
Reasoning Ability
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram-based instructions.
• Ability to identify routine problems and communicate issues to appropriate personnel.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to work safely and follow established safety procedures at all times.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to meet productivity and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects. The employee may be required to lift or move materials up to 50 pounds, with heavier loads handled using mechanical assistance or team lifts. Specific vision abilities include close-up, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception. These physical demands are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with applicable law.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment is primarily a manufacturing and warehouse setting with exposure to moving mechanical parts, forklifts, heavy pallets, airborne dust, powders, fumes, variable temperatures, and moderate to loud noise levels. The use of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed shoes, and other protective gear, is required based on work area and task.
SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and training requirements.
• Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Follow OSHA regulations and company Job Safety Analysis requirements.
• Perform all tasks in a manner consistent with safe manufacturing practices.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification.
This job description does not create a contract of employment and may be revised at any time to meet business needs.
Additional Information
Site Address: 2019 E Monte Vista Avenue, Vacaville, CA 95688-3100
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. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.
*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
The US pay for this full-time position is $21.00 - $22.00 per hour + medical, dental, vision benefits starting day 1 + 401k and PTO. (Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.)
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.
Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018
Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
Note to External Recruiters
Cornerstone Building Brands does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized.
Notice of Recruitment Fraud
We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.
