At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
Team Summary
The Production Operator, under the direction of the Supervisor or Leadman, oversees operation of processing equipment and processes. Makes routine tests and observes, charts, and determines when the process is complete. Works with manufacturing/batching processing equipment.
Job Summary
The Production Operator will safely control and oversee various machines and equipment involved in production.
Essential Duties
Ensures quality and consistency in production processes by assessing, modifying equipment.Ensures efficiency and productivity by evaluating and modifying production processes and/or equipment.Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves issues with equipment, devices, or products.Gathers and arranges materials.Drafts and maintains production logs, inventories, documentation, and reports including those outlining procedures, batch records, inventory, productivity, changeover, and progress.Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area.Ability to operate Fork-lift.Material Handling.Ensures compliance with health and safety laws, regulations, and best practices.Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required
H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) PreferredMinimum of 6 months in a manufacturing/industrial environment PreferredAvailable to work 12-hour shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime as requiredCommitment to safety and qualityResumes will not be accepted on site, via fax or via standard mail.
General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to follow directions and work well in a team.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to clearly communicate with colleagues, and management.Thorough understanding of products and equipment used in manufacturing or the ability to quickly learn production equipment.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Excellent time management skills, with proven ability to meet deadlines.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to follow safety procedures.
Physical Demands
Stationary Position - FrequentlyMove/Traverse - FrequentlyStationary Position/Seated - OccasionallyTransport/Lifting - FrequentlyTransport/Carrying - Frequently (50)Exerting Force/Pushing - FrequentlyExerting Force/Pulling - FrequentlyAscend/Descend - FrequentlyBalancing - OccasionallyPosition Self/Stooping - FrequentlyPosition Self/Kneeling - FrequentlyPosition Self/Crouching - FrequentlyPosition Self/Crawling - FrequentlyReaching - ConstantlyHandling - ConstantlyGrasping - FrequentlyFeeling - RarelyCommunicate/Talking - OccasionallyCommunicate/Hearing - FrequentlyRepetitive Motions - FrequentlyCoordination - Frequently
Working Conditions
Extreme cold - FrequentlyExtreme heat - FrequentlyHumid - FrequentlyWet - FrequentlyNoise - FrequentlyHazards - FrequentlyTemperature Change - FrequentlyVibration - Frequently
Consideration will be given based on geography, candidate experience, and qualifications.
Hourly Rate: 25.62
How We Protect What Matters Most:1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).