Manufacturing Production Operator

GAF; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness program

Financial coaching

Referral program

Product rebates

Job summary

GAF in Baltimore is seeking a Production Machine Operator to support the production line, including machine operation, quality checks, packaging, and forklift duties. This role features a 12-hour rotating shift (7:00 AM–7:00 PM and 7:00 PM–7:00 AM) with a 28-day rotation pattern and a schedule that includes 4 nights with 3 days off, and other variations.

Essential duties include operating machinery, safety checks, quality verification, packaging, housekeeping, and occasional forklift operation.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate processing machinery and equipment required to manufacture shingles.
• Perform equipment safety checks, shutdown, cleanup, and startup procedures.
• Conduct regular quality verification, packaging tasks, and material handling.
• Maintain workplace cleanliness and complete routine housekeeping.
• Safely operate a forklift as required by production needs.

Job description

About GAF - Baltimore, Maryland

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

The GAF Baltimore Plant is looking for a Production Machine Operator to assist in the production line where needed. Duties will include but are not limited to machine operation, quality verification, packaging, housekeeping & forklift operation.

Shift Schedule

12-Hour Rotating Shift (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM & 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)

Rotation Pattern

28-day rotating cycle

Work Schedule

• Work 4 nights --> 3 days off
• Work 3 days --> 1 day off
• Work 3 nights --> 3 days off
• Work 4 days --> 7 consecutive days off!

Essential Duties

• Safely operate processing machinery and equipment required to manufacture shingle products.
• Perform equipment safety checks, shutdown, cleanup, and startup procedures.
• Conduct regular quality verification, packaging tasks, and material handling.
• Maintain workplace cleanliness and complete routine housekeeping.
• Safely operate a forklift as required by production needs.

Physical Demands

The employee occasionally works in high places when assisting with thread-ups and above the floor level on catwalks and/or stairs, and is exposed seasonally to hot and cold weather. The noise level in the work environment requires hearing protection.

• Constantly: Reaching, Handling
• Frequently: Stationary Position, Move/Traverse, Transport/Lifting, Transport/Carrying, Exerting Force (Push/Pull), Ascend/Descend, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Grasping, Hearing, Repetitive Motions, Coordination
• Occasionally: Stationary Position (Seated), Balancing, Talking
• Rarely: Feeling

Working Conditions

• Frequently: Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat, Humidity, Wet Conditions, Noise, Workplace Hazards, Temperature Changes, Vibration

Pay Transparency

Base Hourly Rate: $29.47

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.
• 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.
• We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.

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. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to 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).