Company Introduction:

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.

Job Summary:

Introduction

At GAF Commercial we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or department, under this roof you are helping to build the market leader in commercial roofing. Under this roof, we are assembling a winning team that puts the customer at the center of every decision and doesn't back down from hard work. Under this roof, we support one another in delivering operational excellence daily, while working to make a positive impact for our planet and our communities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

 

Summary 

The Production Operator is responsible for producing high quality commercial roofing products at the New Columbia Plant through accuracy, timeliness and efficiency of all manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate thrives in environments where safety, quality, service and cost are the highest priorities.  The Production Operator will perform various, rotating duties relating to all manufacturing operations.  He or she will support the managers and all plant staff to meet New Columbia’s operational goals and perform duties as assigned.  Employees will contribute to a highly motivated and positive environment.  

 

Schedule

12 hour shifts that rotate from day to night shift every 4 weeks.

 

Pay:

$28.06 per hour

 

Essential Duties

·        Produce high quality products on a consistent basis

·       Generate timely, consistent reports

·       Communicate positively with other production technicians and leaders

·       Assure all activities are performed safely

·       Perform all quality testing and measurements for the assigned position and enter the required data into the quality database

·       Provide a finished web that consistently meets all specifications

·       Responsible for color / product changeovers as assigned

·       Accurate reporting of all required shift paper work

·       Must be very knowledgeable in the Product Specifications

·       Report any out of specification condition immediately to the lead person/supervisor and take immediate action which may include shutting the machine down

·       Promptly report all known raw material issues

·       Promptly reporting of all known failures, malfunctions, or wear issues on equipment in the assigned work area

·       Responsible for making machine adjustments as necessary for the assigned position

·       Monitor assigned area for malfunctions, web breaks, etc.; troubleshoot on-line and document persisting issues

·       Able to assist all production line processes as requested by Supervisor

·       Able to assist maintenance as requested by Supervisor

 

Physical Demands

·       Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

·       Required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls

·       Required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch

·       Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

·       Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

·       Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

·       Must continuously have the ability to differentiate colors precisely

·       Must be able to drive a forklift which requires sitting for long periods of time, as well as the ability to use your arms and legs to work the controls, brakes and steering wheel

·       Must be able to climb a ladder and/or stairs

·       Frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing

·       Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery

·       Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone

·       Occasionally operate business machines

·       While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear

·       Ability to read and concentrate via computer data entry typing and proofreading

 

Under This Roof, We Require

·        High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required

·       1+ year of manufacturing experience required, preferably in a fast paced, continuous process environment

 

Under This Roof, We Also Value

·       Experience supporting production and business goals

·       Knowledge of manufacturing concepts, safety practices and procedures preferred

·        Positive attitude, ability to adapt and contribute to a team is critical

·       Ability to troubleshoot and solve production challenges

·       Advanced proficiency in Google suite

·       Familiar with standard manufacturing concepts, practices and procedures

·       Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to read and interpret measurements

·       Ability to respond to requests in a professional and timely manner 

·       Demonstrated intermediate communication and interpersonal skills

·       Strong planning, prioritization, organizational and reporting skills

·       Independent problem solving skills

 

How We Protect What Matters Most

·       We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.

·       Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.

·       Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.

·       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.

·       Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.

·       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.

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).