Production Floater

GAF•Chester, SC

20h•Onsite

About The Position

GAF is a leading roofing manufacturer in North America, part of Standard Industries, the largest roofing and waterproofing business globally. The company emphasizes a culture of mutual support, employee growth, and innovation, aiming to protect what matters most. The Chester Glass Mat manufacturing facility, located between Charlotte, NC and Columbia, SC, is known for its scenic beauty and community dedication. This facility boasts a highly tenured workforce of just under 100 employees and an impressive safety record of nearly 24 years without a lost-time injury. The Production Floater role involves training and becoming proficient in various operating positions within this manufacturing environment.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few physical variables in every day situations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to read and interpret metal rule.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Train and become proficient in multiple operating positions, including but not limited to Loader, Fiber Feeder Operator, Rewinder Operator, Utility, and A-Station.
Participate in all housekeeping functions for assigned crew.
Participate in all short stop/down day activities for assigned crew.
Assist as needed with logistics department.
Operate assigned machinery in compliance with standard procedures.
Responsible for operation of equipment in a safe manner to prevent damage to equipment and prevent injury to self and others.
Wear safety and health protective equipment as specified.
Safely load and unload material using a forklift and/or clamp-truck.
Use other basic material handling tools like a hand truck, drum truck, etc., when it becomes a more efficient method of material handling.
Operate a computer as well as multiple computer-based systems.
Keep accurate operational records as directed.
Show a commitment to working in a team environment, while keeping a positive attitude and a willingness to be flexible.
Other duties 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.
Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.
Competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions.