Production Operator - Myerstown, PA
2 days ago
Job description
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.
Job Summary
We are looking for a skilled manufacturing worker to join our team at our plant in Myerstown, PA. The Material Handler is a key contributor to the Production department, and is responsible for assisting the production team in various tasks throughout the production line.
Schedule:
Rotating 12-hour shifts
6:45 am - 6:45 pm & 6:45 pm - 6:45 am
Essential Duties
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Support production team as needed to clear jams, monitor equipment, empty waste hoppers, disposition product, perform housekeeping and fill-in for machine operator vacancies.
Work safely and assume responsibility for safety of self and others. Follow all safety rules and policies.
Maintaining excellent housekeeping.
Participate in equipment maintenance activities.
Participate in all machine shut-down and lace-up activities to support excellent machine uptime.
Attend and contribute to team meetings and training.
Communicate responsibly.
Strive for continuous improvement in areas of safety, quality and productivity.
Physical Demands
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds
Ability to climb ladders and/or stairs
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Frequent sitting, walking, and standing; occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing
Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery
Must be able to drive a forklift which requires sitting for long periods of time, as well as the ability to use arms and legs to work the controls, breaks, and steering wheel
Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone
Qualifications Required
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred, not required
- Experience in a heavy manufacturing environment/continuous process industry
- Skilled in problem identification and resolution
- Willingness to seek assistance and collaborate with support personnel
- Comfortable with PC-based office software and other common applications
General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to work as a team player
Ability to respond to requests in a professional and timely manner
Demonstrated intermediate communication and interpersonal skills
Strong planning, prioritization, organizational and reporting skills
Independent problem-solving skills
A demonstrated commitment to safety
Highly self-motivated
Ability to work well unsupervised, while producing quality results
Ability to work well and communicate well with other GAF employees, at all levels in the organization
Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to read and write effectively and perform basic arithmetic skills
Strong interpersonal skills including a positive outlook toward team members, staff, and company goals
Demonstrated understanding of processes, equipment, and product specifications
Physical capability and stamina to fit workplace demands
Physical Demands
Stationary Position - Frequently
Move/Traverse - Rarely
Stationary Position/Seated - Frequently
Transport/Lifting - Rarely
Transport/Carrying -
Exerting Force/Pushing -
Exerting Force/Pulling -
Ascend/Descend -
Balancing - Occasionally
Position Self/Stooping - Occasionally
Position Self/Kneeling - Occasionally
Position Self/Crouching - Occasionally
Position Self/Crawling - Occasionally
Reaching - Rarely
Handling - Rarely
Grasping -
Feeling -
Communicate/Talking -
Communicate/Hearing -
Repetitive Motions -
Coordination -
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. 6. We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.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 believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of 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).Similar jobs
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