Material Prep

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, quarterly bonus plan, 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 20.50 + 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.

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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:

• Stand for 10 - 12 hours straight
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Do repetitive movements (hand, arm, leg; bending and twisting at the waist; bending at the knee; squatting; lift, push and pull 60-pounds)
• Withstand exposure to temperature extremes; sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable

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

About Owens Corning  

Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com. 

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.