Production Packer/Operator

Saint-Gobain Group; Jackson (MI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in building products is seeking a Production employee for their Jackson Plant. The role involves packing finished siding products, ensuring safety and quality standards, and working in a dynamic environment. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED, a valid forklift license, and be prepared for 12-hour shifts. The company offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Excellent healthcare options

Parental leave

Paid time-off

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive 401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance options

Employee Recognition Programs

LiveWell program

Qualifications

• Must complete associated training programs.
• Must have a valid forklift license.
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts on days and nights.

Responsibilities

• Pack vinyl siding panels after cut off from extrusion process.
• Ensure safety, quality, housekeeping for assigned areas.
• Train other packers as needed.

Skills

Safety

Quality

Housekeeping

Computer Navigation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home .

What’s the job?

Under the supervision of the Production Shift Leader, the position is accountable for Safety, Quality, Housekeeping and packing finished siding and accessory products at the Jackson Plant.

The Production employee is responsible for producing a quality product for our customers that supports our slogan of quality made “Certain” satisfaction guaran “Teed”. Adherence to all company safety policies and precautions while performing productions tasks and at all times when on the premises.

Day Shift:6am - 6pm

Night Shift:6pm - 6am(Hiring only at this time)

Shift Schedule over a 2 week period - 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on. Work 15 days per month, work every other weekend (fri, sat, sun) but have off (fri, sat., sun) the next week

Pay: $17-$18 per hour

Job Functions:

• Pack vinyl siding panels after cut off from extrusion process, follow nesting pattern and quality requirements.
• Ensure the safety, quality, housekeeping, for the assigned areas as directed by the Production Shift Leader
• Assist operator with line set-up, including stringing the line
• Cut packing straps to length for boxes
• Assemble and glue boxes
• Visually inspect each siding panel for color or other visual defects
• Inform operator or Area Lead of any visual defects or problems before scrapping product
• Monitor hot glue levels, restock as needed
• Label and number packing boxes
• Load siding boxes onto skid
• Strap skids to prepare for removal to warehouse
• Train other packers as needed
• Perform other management assigned tasks

Environmental Conditions: The manufacturing plant is not temperature controlled; dust, fumes, and high noise areas are present inside plant areas. Noise levels exceed 80 dB in some areas of the site. Moving equipment such as forklifts, buggies, genie booms, and industrial sweepers travel throughout the facility, sometimes in congested areas.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?

What do you bring?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must complete associated training programs
• Interfacing with a computerized process monitoring system requires knowledge and skills in the areas of computer navigation
• Must have a valid forklift license and complete associated training requirements for safe operations and maintenance of the forklift
• Must have a valid State-issued Driver’s License
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts on days and nights

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Ability to work an average of 40 hours per week and speak clearly so others understand; vision acuity for this position includes close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception
• Acceptance of criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations, sensitivity to others’ needs, positive demeanor, and model change management for the business
• Ability to lift 65 pounds on a continual basis and regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds without assistance
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms
• The employee frequently is required to walk
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk and hear

A TEAM READY TO WELCOME YOU

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.

STEPS TO JOIN US

What are our perks?

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: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
• Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
• Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
• Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
• Employee Recognition Program s
• LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle