Production Operator

GAF • Michigan City, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator ensures the production of high-quality residential roofing materials through accurate, timely, and efficient manufacturing processes. The work includes machine operation, quality verification, packaging, housekeeping, forklift operation, and safe operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment. The role also involves production and/or shipment of quality products and documenting required information.

This position is based at GAF’s Michigan City, Indiana plant, which produces Timberline residential roofing shingles. The schedule is a 2-2-3 rotation on a set shift, either 6:45 AM to 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM to 6:45 AM; candidates must be open to working days or nights. The hourly rate is $25.40. A high school diploma or GED is required, and manufacturing experience is preferred but not required. The position requires the ability to work in the United States without current or future need for GAF visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work in the United States without current or future need for GAF visa sponsorship.
• Ability to stand for long periods; climb ladders and stairs and use catwalks; and bend at the knees and waist.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds or more with assistance.
• Ability to regularly push and pull objects and push carts and other equipment.
• Ability to hear alarm bells and communicate on radios or walkie-talkies.
• Ability to use color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception, and adjust depth of focus.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to feel and handle objects, tools, control panels, and products.
• Ability to wear and use required safety equipment, including safety glasses, steel-toe safety shoes, hearing protection, head protection, and gloves.
• Must be open to working either the day or night set shift on a 2-2-3 schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with manufacturing concepts and safety practices and procedures; preferred but not required.
• Positive attitude, teamwork mindset, and willingness to contribute to a continuous improvement environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate, troubleshoot, and maintain manufacturing equipment and forklifts, and support production and/or shipment of quality products.
• Record and document required data on a computer and/or in writing.
• Follow plant and department safety, operational, maintenance, and housekeeping policies and procedures.
• Complete product testing and inspections according to product and quality specifications.
• Alert the supervisor to variations in the production process.
• Perform other duties related to plant operations as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options for employees and their families.
• Family-building benefits supporting fertility and parenthood.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
• Wellness program.
• Free financial coaching.
• Employee referral program.
• Product rebates for purchases for an employee’s primary residence.
• Internal training programs and courses.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off and vacation packages for full-time permanent positions.
• Paid parental leave.
• Bonuses.
• Employee Resource Groups and opportunities for connection, education, and allyship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED