Rewrap Operator - Michigan City, United States - GAF Materials Corporation

GAF Materials Corporation

Verified Company

Michigan City, United States

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Description:
Want to be part of a great culture, in a safety focused and diverse environment while enjoying competitive pay and benefits that start on day #1? GAF offers bonuses, paid time off, a generous 401k plan, paid parental leave, and many more perks

About GAF - Michigan City, IN

Michigan City is a thriving community on the South shore of Lake Michigan.

Located just over an hour from Chicago, the population grows during the Summer months with many visitors and vacationers drawn to the Indiana Dunes, local breweries, wineries, casinos, and much more.

GAF-Michigan City is committed to giving back to the community and providing an environment where employees are proud to work.

The plant produces Timberline residential roofing shingles and has called Michigan City home for over 20 years. Join our team and help us protect what matters most.

Schedule: 12 hours shifts (7 am - 7 pm / 7pm - 7 am). Must be available to work any shift, weekends, holidays and overtime as required.

Pay:
$22.85 per hour

SUMMARY:

The Production Operator will ensure the production of high quality residential roofing materials through accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency of manufacturing processes to include machine operation, quality verification, packaging, housekeeping, and forklift operation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Responsible for safe operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and forklifts, and production and/or shipment of quality products.

Record and document all required data on the computer and/or in written form

Follow all safety, operational, maintenance, and housekeeping policies and procedures for the plant and your assigned department.

Complete product testing and inspections in accordance with product and quality specifications and alert supervisor to variations in the production process at all times.

Perform other duties related to plant operations as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
High School diploma or GED is required.

WE VALUE AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE:
Experience in manufacturing concepts and safety practices and procedures is preferred but not required

A positive attitude, teamwork mindset, and a willingness to contribute to a continuous improvement environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
To perform the essential functions of this role, you must be able to:
Stand for long periods of time

Climb ladders and stairs and use catwalks

Bend at the knees and waist

Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move 50 lbs. (or more with assistance)

Regularly 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 be able to adjust your depth of focus.

Use hands and fingers to feel and handle objects, tools, controls panels, and products.

Wear and use required safety equipment, including safety glasses, steel-toe safety shoes, hearing protection, head protection, and gloves.

A BIT MORE ABOUT THE PERKS:
Insurance coverage plans include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, discounted childcare support & pet insurance, legal services plus much more

Our excellent 401(k) includes an employer contribution of up to 7%

Your professional growth and development is very important to us. We offer internal training programs, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.

In support of working families we offer a parental leave benefit, in which employees who give birth or adopt a child may be eligible for paid leave

Other exciting benefits include wellness reimbursement program, referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee's primary residence

Must have ability to work in the U.S. without current/future need for GAF visa sponsorship.