Production Laborer

GAF Materials Corp.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Education reimbursement

Medical benefits

Job summary

Specialty Granules LLC (SGI) is seeking Production Associates at its Blue Ridge Summit, PA plant to support production demand and maintain housekeeping in the outdoor plant environment. Training is provided and overtime opportunities are available for motivated workers.

The role involves shoveling material, unclogging chutes, and assisting in routine maintenance while safely operating equipment such as bobcat skid steers and dump trucks under supervision.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old and have a High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Heavy industrial manufacturing background or construction experience is preferred but not required.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit).

Responsibilities

• Perform general labor to support production demand and maintain housekeeping in the plant.
• Work outdoors and tolerate inclement weather conditions.
• Assist in routine plant maintenance on planned down days and operate basic repair tasks.
• Operate mobile equipment such as bobcat skid steers, front end loaders, dump trucks, and vacuum trucks as required.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Company Introduction

Over 90 years of quality products and superior service.

Job Summary

Specialty Granules LLC is seeking hard working and ambitious Production Associates at its plant in Blue Ridge Summit, PA. If you are looking for career advancement opportunities with a growing company, want to learn new skills, and like working overtime, and enjoys job variety, then this is the job for you! Training is provided!

Benefits and Compensation

• Starting rate $25.49
• Shift differential- $1.10 for overnights
• $300 yearly safety boot reimbursement allowance
• Yearly & Quarterly Bonus Potential
• Benefits eligible first day of hire - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Ins, LTD, AD&D, 7% - 401K company match and immediate vesting
• Vacation prorated based on date of hire (eligible after 4 months)
• May participate in job bidding process first day of hire
• Cross-training opportunities provided
• Educational reimbursement
• All PPE provided, safety boot reimbursement after 90 days of service

Job Description

Production Associates perform any type of general labor that supports safely meeting production demand while maintaining housekeeping throughout the plant. The work is performed mostly outdoors subjecting Production Associates to inclement weather such as snow, rain, hot, and cold weather. Some areas of the plant and assigned tasks will be dirty and dusty. Production Associates perform work such as shoveling piles of material, unplugging chutes, as well as cleaning up areas of the plant around crushers, elevators, and conveyors as directed. Production Associates are also required to assist in routine plant maintenance on planned down days. This includes helping with basic repairs and maintaining production equipment including patching holes in chutes and ductwork, changing screens, and cleaning out bins and ductwork. Must be able to operate mobile equipment such as bobcat skid steers, front end loaders, dump trucks, and vacuum trucks as required (on the job training is provided for all equipment). Ensure the plant areas meet or exceed all safety standards for SGI and all work is performed safely.

Schedule

This is a full-time position. 4 Shifts available, There is no guarantee of shift assignment after initial onboarding.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old and have a High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Heavy industrial manufacturing background or construction experience is preferred but not required.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit).

Equal Opportunity Statement

SGI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of our recruitment and hiring process, regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. SGI 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.

Application Notice

For more than 90 years, Specialty Granules LLC (SGI) has been a leading producer of semi-ceramic coated, colored mineral granules for the North American residential and commercial roofing industry. Our longevity is a testament to our dependability as a supplier and the durability of our products. We take pride in the long-term relationships we have cultivated with the roofing industry’s manufacturers. A privately held company, we have the ability and resources to provide exceptional customer service through our high standards of product quality, innovation, and responsiveness to the needs of our customers. In addition to our Headquarters and Technical Center in Hagerstown, MD, we operate 4 manufacturing locations across the U.S. — Blue Ridge Summit, PA (also called Charmian); Annapolis, MO; Pembine, WI (also called Kremlin); and Ione, CA. In each of the communities in which we are located, SGI has become a premier place to work. Our employees enjoy our strong emphasis on safety, our positive work environment, competitive wages and benefits, and our long term stability.