SSB 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.

Job Summary
The SSB Machine Operator performs with high-quality commercial roofing accessory products at the Burgaw Plant. Responsibilities include various rotating duties relating to departmental operations. The SSB Machine Operator partners with other machine operators, lead and supervisor to establish and maintain an environment where safety, quality, service and cost are the highest priorities.

Essential Duties

• Operates a wide variety of simple one step or one-process machines to manufacture ventilation or specialty products.
• Ensures that the work area has been set up to provide optimum safe work area and workflow. Monitors quality of materials supplied and parts produced & recommends corrections as necessary.
• Keeps track of production on daily schedule control sheets and other production reports. Tracks downtime of equipment and production.
• Responsible for keeping supervisor informed of production problems, which could be material, machine or personnel related. Responsible for conformance of production with plant standards of safety, quality, production and efficiency.
• Inspects equipment for operating efficiency. Cleans, performs basic maintenance, and makes minor repairs or specified operating adjustments to equipment.
• Cleans and maintains work areas in accordance with plant standards.
• Ability to pack finished products in appropriate containers, using a proper label.
• Ability to report recurring quality problems to management for quick resolution.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate information with/to other employees; frequently stand and walk; use both hands to handle objects, tools and controls; frequently bend and reach into baskets on floor; occasionally stoop; and reach with both arms and hands.
• The employee must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

Qualifications Required

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
• 3 months prior manufacturing experience in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds.

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - Frequently
• Move/Traverse - Frequently
• Stationary Position/Seated - Frequently
• Transport/Lifting - Frequently
• Transport/Carrying - Frequently
• Exerting Force/Pushing - Frequently
• Exerting Force/Pulling - Frequently
• Ascend/Descend - Frequently
• Balancing - Occasionally
• Position Self/Stooping - Occasionally
• Position Self/Kneeling - Occasionally
• Position Self/Crouching - Occasionally
• Reaching - Frequently
• Handling - Frequently
• Grasping - Frequently
• Feeling - Frequently
• Communicate/Talking - Occasionally
• Communicate/Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Frequently
• Coordination - Frequently

Working Conditions

• Extreme heat - Occasionally
• Humid - Occasionally
• Noise - Frequently
• Hazards - Frequently
• Temperature Change - Occasionally
• Vibration - Frequently

Dimensions
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Number of Direct Reports: 0 Travel Requirements: 0%

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: $24.04

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. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. 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. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. 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 at 833-HR-XPERT.

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).