Machine Operator I

Saint-Gobain; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed in Louisiana seeks a maintenance-focused production team member to ensure safe, efficient operation of equipment and adherence to 5-S standards. You will support production supervisors and assist in housekeeping, preventive maintenance, and process adjustments.

The role emphasizes quality, safety, and collaboration across departments, with responsibilities including changeovers, problem-solving, and participation in continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and verbally communicate simple instructions in English.
• Ability to perform operations within quality and time standards.
• Ability to present information in small group settings to employees at all levels.
• Ability to recognize quality and reproduce it consistently.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily routine cleaning of areas.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on process lines and resolve production problems.
• Adjust machines, manage changeovers, start-ups, and shutdowns.
• Maintain quality service by following organizational standards.
• Uphold 5-S standards and plant housekeeping.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects and teams.
• Follow safety training and site safety documents.

Skills

English communication

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Primary Functions:

Maintain the safe and efficient use of equipment, while adjusting settings to ensure accurate production of goods. Support all efforts of maintaining 5-S standards and the plants overall housekeeping as assigned by the Production Supervisor. Assist other Managers with different tasks as they occur as assigned by the Production Supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform daily routine cleaning of areas


• Conduct preventable maintenance of process line and resolve production problems efficiently to minimize down time.


• Responsible for machine adjustments, product changeover, start-up and shut downs activities.


• Maintain quality service by following organization standards.


• Maintain 5-S standards and housekeeping.


• Participate in continuous improvement projects and teams.


• Follow all safety training and documents for this site.


• Ensure optimum operations of equipment by reporting needed maintenance.


• Report any and all quality related issues to the Supervisor.


• Work with maintenance in finding issues with the machine(s).


• Meet department's key objectives.


• Participate in Company Safety program.


• Must understand and follow job specific SOP's.


• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned consistent with the non-exempt functions.

Safety & Health:

To ensure zero accidents and zero occupational illnesses with a consistent risk prevention system. Follow the CertainTeed Health and Safety Rules, ensure safe operating conditions within area of responsibility, and notify coworkers and supervisors of hazardous acts and conditions. Proper use of PPE; use only defect-free equipment. Promote safety in department. Use proper lifting techniques when needed. Maintain clean and safe working environment in line with 5-S Philosophy. Facilitate and/or participate in safety training and safety committee meetings.

Quality Assurance and Process Control:

To support a zero-defect system through process control, to minimize non-quality related costs, and to improve customer satisfaction. Responsible for the quality and workmanship of department. This requires defect-free work and

understanding of the requirements of the company's quality system as it pertains to job duties and responsibilities. Must be able to check work to ensure conformance to process control instructions, specifications, and quality standards. Identify and segregate non-conforming product. Identify the need for and assist in initiating and implementing corrective and preventive actions when appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and verbally communicate simple instructions in English.


• Ability to perform all operations within acceptable quality and time standards.


• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees at all levels of the organization.


• Ability to recognize quality expected and be able to reproduce it.


• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.


• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations.


• Must maintain a positive rating as described in the training/qualification evaluation record as Front End Support.


• Must have the ability to read, write, and perform mathematical computations at a level required for successful job performance.


• Hand-eye coordination

Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Three (3) or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Any appropriate combination of academic and work experience.

At Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms, while our products-make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.

Being a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction, and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose, - \"