Production Operator

Johns Manville; Hillsboro (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Johns Manville in Hillsboro, TX is seeking an entry-level warehouse associate to support production and materials handling. You will perform hands stacking, cutting, sampling, operate a forklift, and learn multiple positions as part of a pay-for-skills program.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork. You will follow JSA procedures, maintain clean work areas, read specs, and participate in daily safety huddles while developing core skills for future growth.

Qualifications

• At least one year working in a warehouse/production environment.
• Ability to read a tape measure and interpret work instructions.
• Basic math skills including fractions and percentages.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Root Cause Corrective Action processes.

Responsibilities

• Follow Job Safety Analysis and report hazardous conditions.
• Operate a forklift and be forklift certified.
• Keep work area clean and orderly and perform housekeeping.
• Unload and move material safely throughout the plant.
• Follow safe lifting practices and timekeeping procedures.
• Read and apply product labels and procedures.
• Understand product specifications and warehouse locations.
• Participate in daily safety huddles.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Read tape measure

Basic math skills

Computer skills

Strong communication

Multitasking

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 $23.09.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for communicating and supporting JM core values and delivering the JM experience. The entry level position supports the core team by conducting the following activities: hands stacking product, cutting feet material, sampling product, move materials by hand, use a forklift, empty trash carts, conduct clean-up activities, complete preventative maintenance work tasks, assist with start-ups, monitor production line and begin to learn other key positions (i.e., Level 2-4), understand finished product specifications. All roles in the plant are cross functional and are part of the pay for skills program.

Responsibilities

• Follow the Job Safety Analysis, use safe work practices, and always report hazardous conditions
• Wear protective clothing and equipment as required
• Always keep equipment and work area clean and orderly
• Perform Housekeeping activities within work area
• Operate a Forklift and be Forklift certified
• Check-off on Daily Fork-lift Check Sheet
• Knowledgeable on Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) Oven and Pallet Conveyor
• Apply proper product label to the pallets
• Follow standard labeling procedures
• Ability to identify the different Products produced
• Ability to read and identify the different Tapes for all the Products
• Know the warehouse location for product storage
• Full understanding of the JSA's that apply to the job task being assigned to
• Full understanding of the Operating Procedures that apply to the job task being assigned to
• Unload and move material in a safe manner throughout the plant
• Follow safe lifting practices
• Follow and complete all safety requirements (Pure Safety/Monthly Safety Actions)
• Take an active part in the Daily Safety Huddles
• Accurately and consistently swipe at scheduled times (timekeeping)

Leadership Responsibilities

There are no supervisory responsibilities for direct reports for this position.

Requirements

• At least one year working in a warehouse/production environment
• Must be able to accurately read a tape measure, work instruction, finished product specifications
• Have general math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and percentages)
• Beginner to intermediate computer skills (Microsoft office)
• Solid Communication Skills (written/verbal)
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Understand Root Cause Corrective Action Process
• Strong decision-making skills
• Exceptional team player
• Able to drive a forklift

Physical Requirements

• The ability to stand for extended periods
• The ability to manually lift, push or pull at least 50 pounds safely and with proper body mechanics, sometimes while in awkward positions
• Use of hands (repetitive motion, grabbing, feeling, sensing, pulling)
• The ability to work safely in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful work environment
• The ability to safely and effectively work in an often-dusty work environment that experiences a broad range of temperatures (very hot to very cold)
• The ability to withstand the rigors of working a 12 (or 8)-hour rotating shift schedule
• The ability to bend, stoop or kneel repetitively
• The ability to reach or work above the shoulder
• Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

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.

Benefits

• 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.

About the Company

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Johns Manville (JM) 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.