Production Operator

Production Machine Operator

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.

About GAF Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore, Maryland is located near the nation's capital, along the coast of the Atlantic Oceana prime location for individuals interested in city life with easy access to many amenities. The GAF Baltimore site has been operating for over 50 years, focusing on manufacturing residential shingles for the Mid-Atlantic region. This site employs roughly 150 team members and is dedicated to their happiness and ongoing professional development. If you are looking for competitive wages and opportunities for continuous growth, come join our team!

Job Summary

The GAF Baltimore Plant is seeking a Production Machine Operator to assist on the production line where needed. Duties include, but are not limited to, machine operation, quality verification, packaging, general housekeeping, and forklift operation.

Shift Schedule: 12-Hour Rotating Shift (7:00 AM 7:00 PM & 7:00 PM 7:00 AM)

Rotation Pattern: 28-day rotating cycle

• Work 4 nights --> 3 days off
• Work 3 days --> 1 day off
• Work 3 nights --> 3 days off
• Work 4 days --> 7 consecutive days off!

Essential Duties

• Safely operate processing machinery and equipment required to manufacture shingle products.
• Perform equipment safety checks, shutdown, cleanup, and startup procedures.
• Conduct regular quality verification, packaging tasks, and material handling.
• Maintain workplace cleanliness and complete routine housekeeping.
• Safely operate a forklift as required by production needs.

Qualifications Required

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to Safety and Quality.
• Minimum of 1 year of machine operating experience in a high-speed process environment.
• Willingness and availability to work 7 days a week on a rotating shift schedule.

Physical Demands

• Constantly: Reaching, Handling
• Frequently: Stationary Position, Move/Traverse, Transport/Lifting, Transport/Carrying, Exerting Force (Push/Pull), Ascend/Descend, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Grasping, Hearing, Repetitive Motions, Coordination
• Occasionally: Stationary Position (Seated), Balancing, Talking
• Rarely: Feeling

Working Conditions

• Frequently: Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat, Humidity, Wet Conditions, Noise, Workplace Hazards, Temperature Changes, Vibration

Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications. Base Hourly Rate: $29.47

How We Protect What Matters Most:

1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. 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. 4. 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.

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.

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. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to 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).