Production Operator

GAF • Myerstown, PA

2d • $25 • 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. Job Summary We are looking for a skilled manufacturing worker to join our team at our plant in Myerstown, PA. The Material Handler is a key contributor to the Production department, and is responsible for assisting the production team in various tasks throughout the production line. Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts 6:45 am - 6:45 pm & 6:45 pm - 6:45 am

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred, not required!
• Experience in a heavy manufacturing environment/continuous process industry
• Skilled in problem identification and resolution
• Willingness to seek assistance and collaborate with support personnel
• Comfortable with PC-based office software and other common applications
• Ability to work as a team player
• Ability to respond to requests in a professional and timely manner
• Demonstrated intermediate communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong planning, prioritization, organizational and reporting skills
• Independent problem-solving skills
• A demonstrated commitment to safety
• Highly self-motivated
• Ability to work well unsupervised, while producing quality results
• Ability to work well and communicate well with other GAF employees, at all levels in the organization
• Ability to read and write effectively and perform basic arithmetic skills
• Strong interpersonal skills including a positive outlook toward team members, staff, and company goals
• Demonstrated understanding of processes, equipment, and product specifications
• Physical capability and stamina to fit workplace demands

Responsibilities

• Support production team as needed to clear jams, monitor equipment, empty waste hoppers, disposition product, perform housekeeping and fill-in for machine operator vacancies.
• Work safely and assume responsibility for safety of self and others.
• Follow all safety rules and policies.
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping.
• Participate in equipment maintenance activities.
• Participate in all machine shut-down and lace-up activities to support excellent machine uptime.
• Attend and contribute to team meetings and training.
• Communicate responsibly.
• Strive for continuous improvement in areas of safety, quality and productivity.

Benefits

• 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, 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're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees