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Job Description:

Introduction

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.

Summary

The Production Operator responsibilities include production driving (taking pallets from off the line and staging), scrap hauling (making sure all process waste is disposed of properly/supplies raw mats), and pad driving for the production lines (taking pallets to the pad). Other responsibilities include safely operating controls (machinery) to enable stacking/bundling of shingles to be wrapped. Bundles that are being conveyed to the wrapper must meet quality minimum standards. Understanding controls to run machinery to best practice settings is critical to meet efficiency targets. Heavy communication with process end operators relating to product opportunities is vital. Additional functions/tasks that may not require a forklift are critical duties for a forklift operator (helping with lacing the line, project work, and general housekeeping).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

● Follow all procedures and wear all proper personal protective equipment.

● The operator practices proper lifting techniques

● The operator practices good housekeeping

● Attend (Daily Pre-shift meeting.)

● The operator fills out all Checklists, ie..(Shift change, startup/shutdown, Forklift inspection)etc.

● Responsible for maintaining forklift

● Complete forklift repair tag and stage forklift in the designated area (report to supervisor).

● Inspects the packaging for quality.

● Removes finish pallets stored in the staging area

● Keeps the pallet dispenser loaded with pallets

● Apply product sticker on both sides of the pallet

● Communicate with the operator coming on shift using (Operator Shift Transition Form.)

● Inspect pallets for UPC stickers

● Dumps scrap bins and supplies raw materials to the production line and gives breaks and lunches to Pad and Production Driver

● Insures neatly stacked and correct amount of shingle per bundle before high lug conveyor

● All packaging lines start up/shut down effectively.

● Full auto-catcher operation (product selection/star wheel settings product-based/GS turn bar settings)

● Perform quality round checks and communicate results to respective parties.

● Effectively operate machinery to meet efficiency targets.

● Effectively dispose of all splices.

● Perform other tasks as assigned

Other responsibilities

5% May be required to perform other and/or related duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

● Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

● Required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

● Reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

● Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

● Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

● Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

● Must continuously have the ability to differentiate colors precisely.

● You must be able to drive a forklift, which requires sitting for long periods, as well as the ability to use your arms and legs to work the controls, brakes, and steering wheel.

● Must be able to climb a ladder and/or stairs.

● Frequent sitting, walking, standing, occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing.

● Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enables the use of office machinery.

● Oral and auditory capacity enables interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone.

● Occasionally operate business machines.

● While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

● Ability to read and concentrate via computer data entry typing and proofreading.

Under This Roof, We Value:

● Safety

● Quality

● Evolve

● Empower

● Connect

● Inspire

Under This Roof, We Require:

Technical knowledge/skills (entry, intermediate, advanced)

● Safe forklift operation is mandatory

● Computer software and personal computers are required

General knowledge/skills (entry, intermediate, advanced)

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills

● Able to work under limited supervision and self-motivated.

● Excellent organization skills

● Ability to work well with others at all levels of the organization

● Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.

● Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.

● Use proper lock-out/tag-out procedures when working on machinery

Education/Experience

● High school graduate or equivalent experience

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 pre-tax and /or Roth contributions.

●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, 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.

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.

Consideration will be given based on geography, candidate experience, and qualifications.

Hourly Rate: 23.93

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).

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With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.

Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.

GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most. ​