Production Operator

GAF Materials Corp.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the roofing industry is seeking a Production Assistant to join its team. This role includes assisting with machine operations, quality verification, and packaging in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and demonstrate strong time management and communication skills, contributing to a culture that values safety, teamwork, and innovation.

Benefits

Health insurance options

401K plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement program

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Understanding of processes and equipment required.
• Ability to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist the production line with machine operations and quality verification.
• Troubleshoot machine issues under guidance.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Job description

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
Assists the production line where needed including, but not limited to, machine operation, quality verification, packaging, housekeeping & forklift operation.

Essential Duties

• Time management and communication skills are a must.
• Inspect and install film rolls & make film splices according to standard operating procedure.
• Assist in web breaks, lacing machine and product changes.
• Troubleshoot/diagnose machine issues and take corrective action with guidance of the Group Lead.
• Maintains work area in neat and orderly condition per housekeeping procedures for the department.
• Operates forklift in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operate packaging equipment and install packaging materials in compliance with standard operating procedures.
• Complete product testing in accordance with product specification.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or equivalent
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Demonstrated understanding of processes, equipment, and product specifications.
• Must have ability to work in the U.S. without current/future need for GAF visa sponsorship.

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position -
• Move/Traverse - Constantly
• Stationary Position/Seated -
• Transport/Lifting - Constantly
• Transport/Carrying -
• Exerting Force/Pushing - Occasionally
• Exerting Force/Pulling - Occasionally
• Ascend/Descend -
• Position Self/Stooping -
• Position Self/Kneeling - Occasionally
• Position Self/Crouching -
• Position Self/Crawling -
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Handling - Occasionally
• Grasping -
• Feeling - Occasionally
• Communicate/Talking - Occasionally
• Communicate/Hearing - Occasionally
• Repetitive Motions -
• Coordination -

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold - Occasionally
• Extreme heat - Occasionally
• Humid -
• Wet -
• Noise - Frequently
• Temperature Change -
• Atmospheric Conditions -
• Vibration -

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
Assists the production line where needed including, but not limited to, machine operation, quality verification, packaging, housekeeping & forklift operation.

Essential Duties

• Time management and communication skills are a must.
• Inspect and install film rolls & make film splices according to standard operating procedure.
• Assist in web breaks, lacing machine and product changes.
• Troubleshoot/diagnose machine issues and take corrective action with guidance of the Group Lead.
• Maintains work area in neat and orderly condition per housekeeping procedures for the department.
• Operates forklift in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operate packaging equipment and install packaging materials in compliance with standard operating procedures.
• Complete product testing in accordance with product specification.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or equivalent
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Demonstrated understanding of processes, equipment, and product specifications.
• Must have ability to work in the U.S. without current/future need for GAF visa sponsorship.

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position -
• Move/Traverse - Constantly
• Stationary Position/Seated -
• Transport/Lifting - Constantly
• Transport/Carrying -
• Exerting Force/Pushing - Occasionally
• Exerting Force/Pulling - Occasionally
• Ascend/Descend -
• Balancing -
• Position Self/Stooping -
• Position Self/Kneeling - Occasionally
• Position Self/Crouching -
• Position Self/Crawling -
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Handling - Occasionally
• Grasping -
• Feeling - Occasionally
• Communicate/Talking - Occasionally
• Communicate/Hearing - Occasionally
• Repetitive Motions -
• Coordination -

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold - Occasionally
• Extreme heat - Occasionally
• Humid -
• Wet -
• Noise - Frequently
• Hazards -
• Temperature Change -
• Atmospheric Conditions -
• Vibration -

Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.Base Hourly Rate: $28.57

How We Protect What Matters Most:

1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. 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. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. 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 and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of 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).

With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.

Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.

GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most.