Production Operator

Saint--gobain; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Vision/Dental benefits

Short-term disability

401(k) and retirement plans

Bonus potential

Job summary

Saint-Gobain is seeking a production operator to run and troubleshoot manufacturing lines, while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. You will work with teammates to maintain clean, stocked lines and support continuous improvement initiatives across shifts.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, managing scrap, communicating issues to supervisors, and contributing to a safe, productive environment. Physical tasks include lifting up to 80 lbs and standing long hours.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• One-year manufacturing experience preferred.
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required.
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computer entry.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and manage scrap while maintaining high productivity.
• Run efficient production lines and troubleshoot to ensure products meet quality specs.
• Keep production lines and floor clean, stocked, and ready for the incoming shift.
• Communicate problems or needs with supervisor, assistant supervisor, and team members.
• Work with the team to improve efficiency, troubleshoot issues, and implement better solutions.
• Promote safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Occasional lifting, pulling, and pushing up to 80 lbs; standing for long periods.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Teamwork

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Responsible for operating all production equipment managing scrap and maintaining high productivity levels. Employees sustain a positive team environment, with a focus on Safety, Quality Assurance, and Efficiency.

Run efficient production lines, problem-solving to ensure products meet quality specifications, including checking product and equipment frequently, and making immediate adjustments or changes to lines when needed.

Keep lines and production floor clean and free of debris and stocked for the incoming shift.

Consistently communicate problems or needs with supervisor and assistant supervisor and communicate with all team members.

Work closely with team members to be more efficient, troubleshooting problems helping find new or better solutions, and asking for help when needed.

Participate in and promote safety, quality, and continuous improvement events and ideas.

Occasional lifting, pulling, and pushing up to 80LBS.

Standing for long periods

Standing for long periods.

Is this job for you ?

High School diploma or GED preferred

One-year manufacturing experience preferred

Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required

Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computer entry

Shift/Schedule: During the training period, this position will be assigned to first shift (6:00 a.m.-2:00p.m.). There are three different shifts, M-F: 6:00a.m.- 2:00p.m., 2:00p.m.- 10:00p.m., and 10:00p.m. - 6:00a.m. Assignment to a specific shift after training is not guaranteed and will be made in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Annual incentive bonus can be as much as 21% of annual wages.

All candidates will receive a thorough background check before being hired, and post-hire employment physical and drug/alcohol testing is completed for all new hires

A little more about us

Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.

A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [emailprotected] .

Benefits in joining us

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to:

• Excellent healthcare options:
• Union Medical, vision, prescription & dental
• Short term disability
• Union Pension
• Excellent Bonus Potential
• Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
• Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends Employee Recognition Programs
• PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace