What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operational Summer Help position at Owens Corning?
Position Summary
Owens Corning’s Waxahachie manufacturing plant is seeking Student Summer Help to support production and housekeeping activities during a structured 90‑day summer program. This role provides hands-on exposure to manufacturing operations while reinforcing Owens Corning’s strong safety culture. All assigned tasks are performed at floor/ground level only.
Primary Responsibilities
Student Summer Help may be assigned to one or more of the following duties:
Recon / Insulation Repurposing
Qualifications
The employee should hold the following abilities:
The employee should possess the ability to:
Owens Corning’s Waxahachie manufacturing plant is seeking Student Summer Help to support production and housekeeping activities during a structured 90‑day summer program. This role provides hands-on exposure to manufacturing operations while reinforcing Owens Corning’s strong safety culture. All assigned tasks are performed at floor/ground level only.
Primary Responsibilities
Student Summer Help may be assigned to one or more of the following duties:
Recon / Insulation Repurposing
- Feed wool
- Strip wool
- Receive wool
- V1 Reselect – flipping boards only
- Sweeping in the recon area
- Blowing around the recon area using a leaf blower only
- Cleaning floor/ground-level surfaces only
- Floor-level painting activities only
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- High school diploma, enrolled in a college, university, or trade school for current year
- Must be a dependent of an Owens Corning employee
- Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment
- Strong safety mindset and willingness to follow all safety rules
- Interest in manufacturing or industrial operations
The employee should hold the following abilities:
- Must be able to read, write and speak English
- Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions
- Must possess strong communication and organizational skills
- Must have the ability to multi-task
- Must have strong internal and external customer service skills
- Must work well in team environment
- Must be able to work independently
- Must have ability to do basic math
- Possess leadership skills
- Strong commitment to safety
The employee should possess the ability to:
- The ability to work varying or 12 hour rotating shifts
- Exposure to hot/cold temperatures on a regular basis
- Exposure to continuous noise and able to wear hearing protection
- Lifting, carrying/moving up to 50 pounds
- Standing frequently
- Bending frequently
- Walking continuously
- 12-hour rotating shifts
- Rotates between day and night shifts every two (2) weeks
- Tentative Start Date: June 8, 2026
- Tentative End Date: September 4, 2026
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative manufacturing environment while building practical job skills