Production Operator - Peru, United States - GAF Materials Corporation

GAF Materials Corporation

Verified Company

Peru, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Job Description:

HIRING PRODUCTION OPERATORS AT $30/HR APPLY TODAY
Introduction
At GAF Commercial we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or department, under this roof you are helping to build the market leader in commercial roofing. Under this roof, we are assembling a winning team that puts the customer at the center of every decision and doesn't back down from hard work. Under this roof, we support one another in delivering operational excellence daily, while working to make a positive impact for our planet and our communities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

About GAF

Peru, Illinois
Peru is full of welcoming people who come together to create a tight knitcommunity, full of festivals, parks and outdoor activities. For outdoor enthusiasts, Starved Rock State Park is just minutes away and is Illinois' #1 visited state park. Peru is a unique town in the heart of the Illinois Valley, where generations of families have continued to live and work. Peru is family friendly, with plenty of options for dining and recreation and a 75 minute drive to downtown Chicago.
Schedule
Team or Function Overview
Our world class company is growing our commercial business, and GAF is opening its newest state of the art ISO Commercial Roofing plant in Peru. Being part of a startup team is a fun and rewarding opportunity, so come to GAF and enjoy Peru's lifestyle. There's never been a better time to join our company
Summary

Essential Duties

Practices incident and accident prevention and demonstrates safe behavior in all activities
Troubleshoots work related issues while communicating with maintenance and shift leads
Consistently monitors quality by checking product specifications and production plans
Performs minor maintenance duties and housekeeping throughout the shift
Monitors finished product and reports any defects per plant specifications
Prepares for shutdowns and product changes by completing shutdown/inventory check sheets
Works safely to prevent on the job injuries by following LTV (Lock, Tag, Verify) procedures
Packages and transports finished product to the warehouse
Performs other duties as instructed by the Lead Technician and plant management team
Maintains a positive working relationship with all plant employees and other business contacts
Responsible for monitoring all process alarms by communicating and following up with appropriate action
Uses process improvement tools to drive continuous improvement of the plant and business processes
Physical Demands
Required to sit, stand, walk and use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects, tools and product samples
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel or crouch
Ability to perform detailed testing processes in various process conditions
Frequent use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of manufacturing equipment and machinery
Ability to read and concentrate via computer data entry typing and proofreading
Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds
Under This Roof, We Require
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
Minimum 2 years manufacturing experience required
Under This Roof, We Also Value
Ability to troubleshoot and solve production challenges
Knowledge of manufacturing concepts, safety practices and procedures
Positive attitude, ability to adapt, manage stress and contribute to a team environment

Math Skills

Ability to measure, add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
How We Protect What Matters Most
We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pretax and/or Roth contributions.
Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve worklife 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.
Professional growth and development are very important to us We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.