Material Handler (Water Spider for Carts)

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 DETAILS

Pay Range: $22.50 - $28.50 per hour +$1.50 shift differential

Shift: 2nd Shift, Monday-Thursday, 2:30pm-1:00am, plus overtime based on production needs

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Material Handler is a high-impact role that maintains continuous material flow and line readiness across glass, IGU, vinyl, and screen operations. This position ensures the right materials are at the right place at the right time, removes empties, manages carts and tags, supports quality flow, and maintains line-side visual management systems —eliminating bottlenecks and enabling teams to hit takt.

Responsibilities

• Maintain continuous material flow by staging, delivering, and removing glass, IGU, vinyl, and screen carts.
• Receive, inspect, sort, and deliver incoming glass and screens to the correct production areas.
• Support vinyl lines by staging bead, screens, glass, hardware, and balancers in sequence.
• Manage visual management replenishment systems, material requisitions, remake tags, and truck glass requests.
• Assist with quality checks, remake processing, and basic inventory tasks.
• Uphold 5S standards, report hazards, and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide relief coverage and collaborate with Leads/Supervisors to maintain takt and flow.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of material flow in a manufacturing environment, including sequencing, staging, and point‑of‑use delivery.
• Ability to manage multiple production areas (glass, IGU, vinyl, screens) and prioritize based on takt time and line readiness.
• Skilled in cart handling and movement, including identifying correct carts, removing empties, and maintaining flow without disruption.
• Proficient with visual management systems, tags, logs, and basic inventory tools to ensure accurate replenishment and documentation.
• High sense of urgency and situational awareness to identify bottlenecks, respond quickly to material shortages, and maintain continuous flow.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with Leads, QA, operators, and support teams.
• Strong organizational habits to maintain 5S standards, keep work areas orderly, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to learn and follow standardized work, takt requirements, and safety procedures.
• Capability to obtain PIT/cart certification

Physical Demands

•  Regular verbal communication and auditory awareness are essential for performing the duties of this position.
• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, bend, stoop, reach, handle materials, climb, balance, and lift (50 lbs) as needed.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

• May work near moving mechanical parts with occasional exposure to chemicals, and extreme temperatures.
• Moderate noise levels may require hearing protection.
• Use of PPE may include hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, welding jacket or bibs, welding hood, and earplugs.

Address: 5001 D Street Auburn WA 98001

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The US pay for this full-time position is $22.50 per hour or more depending on experience + $1.50 shift differential + medical, dental, vision benefits starting day 1 + 401k and PTO. 

 

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.