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Down Line Operator
full-timePolk County

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Location

Polk County

Type

full-time

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About this role

The Downline Operator plays a critical role in ensuring product quality, operational efficiency, and workplace safety within a fiberglass manufacturing environment. This position requires technical proficiency in quality testing, equipment operation, and warehouse logistics, along with a commitment to continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration. This individual is expected to be a culture ambassador, exhibit a strong sense of our safety identity, as well as driving quality and optimizing plant efficiency.

 

Join an organization that believes that every employee owns a piece of our bold growth goals and ultimate success. We are a market-leading innovator that has placed on the Fortune 500®. Owens Corning is devoted to delivering sustainable solutions across our three business segments while striving to ensure our people and products make the world a better place. We take pride in having an inclusive and diverse workplace with employees around the globe.  A holistic sense of community exists across our entire organization as our talent grows globally. We are a company that fully recognizes the importance of paving a path to a sustainable and safe enterprise through investing in our people. Our desire to make an impactful difference in the world flows from top down to all levels of the organization. By being a company that instills pride within each and every employee, we aspire to build market-leading businesses; global in scope - human in scale.

 

Reports to: Operations Leader

Schedule: Night Shift

6:45pm - 7:00am

 

Weekly Schedule follows a 2-2-3 pattern:

 

Week 1: Work 2 days, off 2 days, then work 3 days.

Week 2: Off 2 days, work 2 days, then off 3 days.

 

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Quality Assurance

  • Perform and demonstrate competency in ULF quality testing procedures
  • Monitor and enter quality data throughout the shift.
  • Maintain consistent bag weights according to product specifications.
  • Admix out-of-specification product to optimize production yield and minimize waste.
  • Ensure proper bag labeling, placement, and packaging.

Safety

  • Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
  • Maintain clean and orderly work areas to support safety and efficiency.
  • Actively participate in Plant Safety initiatives such as Hazard ID and Online Learning.

Technical Operations

  • Assist in transport line cleanouts to ensure optimal airflow.
  • Identify and report abnormalities to initiate corrective actions.
  • Operate and maintain packaging equipment including baggers, inkjet label printers, and stretch wrappers.
  • Troubleshoot and assign programs to material handling and bag placing robots.
  • Support warehouse operations including product transfer, shipping, and receiving.
  • Lead bill of lading processes and assist with goods receipt documentation.
  • Utilize SAP software for shipment documentation and inventory tracking.
  • Apply FIFO inventory principles in coordination with warehouse management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Completed High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English
  • Must be able to provide authorization to work in the United States

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Previous experience in industrial manufacturing or industrial environment

 

BENEFITS – STARTS FROM DAY 1

 

  • Paid Time Off
  • 401 K Savings Plan  - Owens Corning matches 100% of your contribution up to 6% of eligible pay, and Owens Corning contributes an additional 2% of pay whether you contribute to the 401 K Savings Plan.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan – Stock can be purchased at 15% discount every 6 months
  • Health Care Options – Including HSA and PPO options
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance – Owens Corning provides basic coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Adoption and Family Building Assistance
  • Employee Scholarship Program
  • Voluntary Coverages
    • Accident Insurance
    • Hospital Indemnity
    • Critical Illness
    • Identity Protection

Other facts

Tech stack
Quality Testing,Equipment Operation,Warehouse Logistics,Safety Procedures,Forklift Operation,Packaging Equipment,SAP Software,Inventory Tracking,Continuous Improvement,Cross-Functional Collaboration,Data Monitoring,Troubleshooting,Product Transfer,Shipping,Receiving

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a 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.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Wholesale Building Materials
Founding Year: 1938

What you'll do

  • The Down Line Operator is responsible for ensuring product quality and operational efficiency in a fiberglass manufacturing environment. This includes performing quality testing, operating equipment, and participating in safety initiatives.

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What does a Down Line Operator do at Owens Corning?

As a Down Line Operator at Owens Corning, you will: the Down Line Operator is responsible for ensuring product quality and operational efficiency in a fiberglass manufacturing environment. This includes performing quality testing, operating equipment, and participating in safety initiatives..

Why join Owens Corning as a Down Line Operator?

Owens Corning is a leading Wholesale Building Materials company.

Is the Down Line Operator position at Owens Corning remote?

The Down Line Operator position at Owens Corning is based in Polk County, Florida, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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