Utility

Kearny, NJ, US, 07032-4398

SUMMARY

The Utility position is an hourly position, and reports to the Production Shift Supervisor. The employee is responsible for ensuring that the end process of producing quality shingles continues even during process upsets. The Utility ensures that only quality product makes it from the production line.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities :

• SAFETY



• Follow and enforce all safety rules and procedures, training, and initiatives
• Maintain good housekeeping in all work areas
• Participate on safety teams



• QUALITY
• Perform laminator quality checks



• Ensure bundles are properly stacked when exiting autocatchers



• Evaluate layout board
• Monitor and report unusual or suspect material issues
• Remove off-specification shingles from line
• Ensure that no granule build-up is falling onto bundles
• Remove splices
• Monitor levels and application of laminate and seal





• PRODUCTION
• Be familiar with the laminator, autocatchers, palletizer, and line drive jobs and procedures
• Manually stack-off product during equipment failure
• Clear machine jams
• Prepare shingle bundles for wrapper
• Wrap or Rewrap finished product as necessary
• Visibly check measurements of shingles
• Assist in lace-up procedures
• Handle, stack, weigh, mark, and store product seconds in proper location
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) on down days
• Assist team members to keep front end of line running smoothly
• Relieve front end team members for break periods
• Assist the shift mechanic on machine outages
• Visibly verify completion and submission of operator paperwork
• Participate in process teams

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Must be able to work at a reasonably fast pace
• Must be able to work flexible shift schedules
• Regular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility are required
• Must have the ability to do basic mathematical calculations
• Must be able to work with a computer to perform basic data entry
• Must be able to operate a forklift

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPENTENCIES

• Must be able to operate a computer or other keyboard instrument

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Exposure to temperature extremes
• Exposure to sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable
• Exposure to dust, dirt, fiberglass particles, and fumes
• Prolonged sitting or standing for 8 - 16 hour shifts
• Mandatory overtime as required
• Repetitive movements
• Frequent climbing, bending, twisting, and lifting
• Handle, control, and feed product
• Ability to frequently move 40-100 pounds

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.