Production Machine Operator (1st and 3rd Shift)

Johns Manville; Fernley (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Johns Manville is seeking motivated Production Operators for the Fernley, NV location. Roles are temp-to-hire, day shift 6am–2:30pm or night shift 10pm–6:30am. No prior experience required, but industrial background is a plus.

Candidates should be able to read specs, perform math, and operate a forklift while maintaining safe, efficient production lines. Benefits include health plans, 401(k) with company match, vacation and sick leave, and other employee resources.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Ability to read a tape measure and understand work instructions and product specs.
• Basic math skills including fractions and percentages.
• Beginner to intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience in an industrial setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production lines and ensure smooth operation during your shift.
• Communicate effectively via radio with team members.
• Perform hands-on tasks such as cutting material, sampling products, moving materials, and operating a forklift.
• Support housekeeping efforts including emptying trash carts and general clean-up.
• Assist with equipment start-ups and complete preventative maintenance tasks.
• Begin learning additional key roles as part of your skills progression (Levels 2–4).
• Understand and follow finished product specifications.
• Take on additional task as assigned by your supervisor.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Basic math

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Multi-tasking

Industrial environment experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Who We Are

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy. A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Compensation

The base hourly rate for this position is $24.94.

If you have a background or interest in manufacturing, we have temp to hire full-time Production Operator positions at our Fernley, NV location, for day shift, 6am - 2:30pm and night shift, 10pm - 6:30am. We’re looking for motivated individuals to join our team as Production Operators. This role offers opportunities for growth and advancement through skill progression. While no prior experience is required, previous experience in industrial settings such as manufacturing, warehouse operations, or construction is preferred and can be beneficial to success in this role.

Your Day to Day

• Monitor production lines and ensure smooth operation during your shift.
• Communicate effectively via radio with team members.
• Perform hands‑on tasks such as cutting material, sampling products, moving materials, and operating a forklift.
• Support housekeeping efforts including emptying trash carts and general clean‑up.
• Assist with equipment start‑ups and complete preventative maintenance tasks.
• Begin learning additional key roles as part of your skills progression (Levels 2–4).
• Understand and follow finished product specifications.
• Take on additional task as assigned by your supervisor.

What You Bring to the Team

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read a tape measure and understand work instructions and product specs.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages).
• Beginner to intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Previous experience in an industrial environment preferred.

Physical Requirements

Stand for extended periods. Safely lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs., sometimes in awkward positions. Perform repetitive hand motions and manual tasks. Work safely in a fast‑paced, dusty environment with varying temperatures. Adapt to a rotating 8- or 12-hour shift schedule. Bend, stoop, kneel, and reach overhead regularly.

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee‑paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees. Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long‑term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.

Johns Manville is a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, serving customers in more than 80 countries, supplying innovative products to the construction, aerospace, automotive, filtration and energy industries. With a more than 160‑year legacy, we understand that our story continues to grow only with the right people saying, thinking and doing the right things. Make your story our story. Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long‑term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.