Forming Operator I

Saint--gobain; Semora (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellbeing

Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, &

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

Saint-Gobain through its CertainTeed division seeks a Manufacturing Operator to operate and monitor forming equipment in a 12.5-hour rotating day/night schedule at an on-site facility in Semora, NC. You will help maintain product quality, troubleshoot processes, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least 1 year of manufacturing experience, with strong communication and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of manufacturing or production experience required.
• Experience with manufacturing systems, quality inspections, and process controls preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor forming equipment in a continuous manufacturing environment to ensure safe and efficient production.
• Maintain product quality through equipment monitoring, process checks, inspections, and adherence to production specifications.
• Utilize HMI controls to operate, adjust, and troubleshoot equipment and process settings.
• Follow all safety requirements, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE, housekeeping, and 5S standards.
• Support equipment changeovers, maintenance activities, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate production, quality, and process concerns effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Operate Mixer, Knife, and related production equipment to support safe startup, shutdown, and ongoing manufacturing operations.
• Monitor product quality and equipment performance; make process adjustments to maintain product specifications and operating standards.
• Perform quality testing, calibration checks, production reporting, and data entry within required systems.
• Assist with product changeovers and collaborate with production teams to ensure product quality and process efficiency.
• Inspect, clean, maintain, and support equipment reliability through autonomous maintenance and downtime activities.
• Participate in housekeeping, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement efforts to enhance safety and operational performance.
• Promote a professional, team-oriented work environment and perform additional duties as needed to support production goals.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

HMI controls

LOTO procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HMI controls

LOTO procedures

Job description

• Operate and monitor forming equipment in a continuous manufacturing environment to ensure safe and efficient production.
• Maintain product quality through equipment monitoring, process checks, inspections, and adherence to production specifications.
• Utilize HMI controls to operate, adjust, and troubleshoot equipment and process settings.
• Follow all safety requirements, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE, housekeeping, and 5S standards.
• Support equipment changeovers, maintenance activities, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate production, quality, and process concerns effectively with team members and supervisors.

Core Responsibilities

• Operate Mixer, Knife, and related production equipment to support safe startup, shutdown, and ongoing manufacturing operations.
• Monitor product quality and equipment performance; make process adjustments to maintain product specifications and operating standards.
• Perform quality testing, calibration checks, production reporting, and data entry within required systems.
• Assist with product changeovers and collaborate with production teams to ensure product quality and process efficiency.
• Inspect, clean, maintain, and support equipment reliability through autonomous maintenance and downtime activities.
• Participate in housekeeping, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement efforts to enhance safety and operational performance.
• Promote a professional, team-oriented work environment and perform additional duties as needed to support production goals.

Is this job for you ?

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of manufacturing or production experience required.
• Experience with manufacturing systems, quality inspections, and process controls preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and basic computer skills required.
• Knowledge of manufacturing safety programs, Lean Manufacturing, and autonomous maintenance practices is a plus.

Working Conditions

• On-site manufacturing position working 12.5-hour rotating day and night shifts.
• Indoor and outdoor work environments with exposure to varying temperatures, dust, and wet conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods on the plant floor.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and repetitive motion activities.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must have the visual acuity necessary to perform inspections and monitor production processes.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including hearing, eye, foot, and head protection.
• Regular exposure to industrial equipment and manufacturing machinery.

A little more about us

Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904, as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.
A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world's largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [email protected] .

Benefits in joining us

At Saint-Gobain, our goal is to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support your well-being and improve daily life for you and your family. We value your contribution to our purpose, Making the World a Better Home, and your Total Rewards package aims to help you plan for the future you want.

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:

• Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want

• Group Legal
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child & Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program