Dry End Operator

GAF•Shafter, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or equivalent experience
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
Safe forklift operation is mandatory
Computer software and personal computers are required

Responsibilities

Production driving (taking pallets from off the line and staging)
Scrap hauling (making sure all process waste is disposed of properly/supplies raw mats)
Pad driving for the production lines (taking pallets to the pad)
Safely operating controls (machinery) to enable stacking/bundling of shingles to be wrapped
Ensuring bundles being conveyed to the wrapper meet quality minimum standards
Understanding controls to run machinery to best practice settings to meet efficiency targets
Communicating with process end operators relating to product opportunities
Helping with lacing the line, project work, and general housekeeping
Following all procedures and wearing all proper personal protective equipment
Practicing proper lifting techniques
Practicing good housekeeping
Attending daily pre-shift meetings
Filling out all Checklists (Shift change, startup/shutdown, Forklift inspection, etc.)
Maintaining forklift
Completing forklift repair tags and staging forklift in the designated area
Inspecting the packaging for quality
Removing finished pallets stored in the staging area
Keeping the pallet dispenser loaded with pallets
Applying product stickers on both sides of the pallet
Communicating with the operator coming on shift using the Operator Shift Transition Form
Inspecting pallets for UPC stickers
Dumping scrap bins and supplying raw materials to the production line
Giving breaks and lunches to Pad and Production Driver
Ensuring neatly stacked and correct amount of shingles per bundle before high lug conveyor
Effectively starting up/shutting down all packaging lines
Full auto-catcher operation (product selection/star wheel settings product-based/GS turn bar settings)
Performing quality round checks and communicating results to respective parties
Effectively operating machinery to meet efficiency targets
Effectively disposing of all splices
Performing other tasks as assigned

Benefits

Wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood
Robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions
Wellness program
Free financial coaching
Referral program
Product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence
Internal training programs and courses
Generous tuition reimbursement program
Competitive salary
Vacation packages for all full time permanent positions