Production Operator

GAF Materials Corp.; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, prescription,

Life insurance

Disability and 401(k) with up to 7%

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

GAF Materials Corp. is seeking a Production Operator to ensure the manufacture of high-quality residential roofing materials through hands-on machine operation, quality checks, packaging, and forklift duties.

This role requires 12-hour shifts (7am–7pm or 7pm–7am), ability to work weekends/holidays/overtime, and a focus on safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience with manufacturing concepts and safety practices preferred but not required.
• Positive attitude, teamwork mindset, and willingness to contribute to a continuous improvement environment.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and forklifts safely, troubleshoot issues, and maintain equipment.
• Record data on the computer or in written form to ensure quality and traceability.
• Follow safety, operational, maintenance, and housekeeping policies and procedures.
• Complete product testing and inspections; alert supervisor to variations in the production process.
• Perform additional duties related to plant operations as assigned.

Skills

Safety practices

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Schedule

12‑hour shift (7am–7pm or 7pm–7am). Must be available to work any shift, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Summary

The Production Operator ensures the production of high‑quality residential roofing materials through accurate, timely, and efficient manufacturing processes, including machine operation, quality verification, packaging, housekeeping, and forklift operation.

Essential Duties

• Operate manufacturing equipment and forklifts safely, troubleshoot issues, and maintain equipment.
• Produce and/or ship quality products while recording all required data on the computer or in written form.
• Follow all safety, operational, maintenance, and housekeeping policies and procedures for the plant and assigned department.
• Complete product testing and inspections in accordance with product and quality specifications; alert supervisor to any variations in the production process.
• Perform additional duties related to plant operations as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience with manufacturing concepts and safety practices is preferred but not required.
• Positive attitude, teamwork mindset, and willingness to contribute to a continuous improvement environment.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship.

Physical Demands

• Stand for long periods, climb ladders, stairs, and catwalks, bend at knees and waist.
• Regularly lift or move up to 25lb. (occasionally up to 50lb. or more with assistance).
• Push and pull objects, push carts, and other equipment.
• Hear alarm bells and communicate on radio/walkie‑talkies.
• Use color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and hand‑and‑finger use for handling objects, tools, controls, panels, and products.
• Wear and use required safety equipment (safety glasses, steel‑toe safety shoes, hearing protection, head protection, gloves).

Compensation

Base hourly rate: $28.29. Compensation offers are determined by geography, experience, education, and qualifications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and life insurance.
• Disability and employer‑contributed 401(k) with up to 7% match.
• Paid parental leave, paid time off, and holiday pay.
• Tuition reimbursement program, wellness reimbursement program, and employee referral bonus.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace and are committed to providing equal employment opportunity on the basis of qualifications, experience, and merit without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected category.

Reasonable Accommodation

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive benefits, contact HR Services at 833–HR‑XPERT.