Production Operator

BMI Suomi (Icopal Oy, Icopal Katto Oy, Ormax Tiilikatot); Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

GAF, a leading roofing manufacturer in North America, seeks a Production Operator to safely control and oversee various machines and equipment involved in production, ensuring quality and efficiency.

Under the direction of the Supervisor or Leadman, you will monitor processing lines, document batch records, maintain logs, perform routine tests, troubleshoot equipment, operate a forklift, and uphold health and safety standards as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Able to work 12-hour shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Ensures quality and consistency in production processes by assessing, modifying equipment.
• Ensures efficiency and productivity by evaluating and modifying production processes and/or equipment.
• Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves issues with equipment, devices, or products.
• Gathers and arranges materials.
• Drafts and maintains production logs, inventories, documentation, and reports including those outlining procedures, batch records, inventory, productivity, changeover, and progress.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Quality awareness

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Intro

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.

Team Summary

The Production Operator, under the direction of the Supervisor or Leadman, oversees operation of processing equipment and processes. Makes routine tests and observes, charts, and determines when the process is complete. Works with manufacturing/batching processing equipment.

Job Summary

The Production Operator will safely control and oversee various machines and equipment involved in production.

Essential Duties

• Ensures quality and consistency in production processes by assessing, modifying equipment.
• Ensures efficiency and productivity by evaluating and modifying production processes and/or equipment.
• Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves issues with equipment, devices, or products.
• Gathers and arranges materials.
• Drafts and maintains production logs, inventories, documentation, and reports including those outlining procedures, batch records, inventory, productivity, changeover, and progress.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
• Ability to operate Fork-lift.
• Material Handling.
• Ensures compliance with health and safety laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Preferred Minimum of 6 months in a manufacturing/industrial environment
• Preferred Available to work 12-hour shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime as required
• Commitment to safety and quality

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to clearly communicate with colleagues, and management.
• Thorough understanding of products and equipment used in manufacturing or the ability to quickly learn production equipment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills, with proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow safety procedures.

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - Frequently Move/Traverse - Frequently Stationary Position/Seated - Occasionally Transport/Lifting - Frequently Transport/Carrying - Frequently (50) Exerting Force/Pushing - Frequently Exerting Force/Pulling - Frequently Ascend/Descend - Frequently Balancing - Occasionally Position Self/Stooping - Frequently Position Self/Kneeling - Frequently Position Self/Crouching - Frequently Position Self/Crawling - Frequently Reaching - Constantly Handling - Constantly Grasping - Frequently Feeling - Rarely Communicate/Talking - Occasionally Communicate/Hearing - Frequently Repetitive Motions - Frequently Coordination - Frequently Working
• Extreme cold - Frequently Extreme heat - Frequently Humid - Frequently Wet - Frequently Noise - Frequently Hazards - Frequently Temperature Change - Frequently Vibration - Frequently

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements Pay Transparency 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: $27.18

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.

Employment Equity and Accommodation

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 are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to 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).

Company Culture and Benefits

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 a leading roofing manufacturer in North America. 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.