Job Description:
Introduction
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.
Summary
The Entry Level Autofold Stations Operator's major job duties are as follows: (1)Tear down shingle pallets. Separate and organize shingles to individual numbered stacks and place on the conveyor, (2) While separating the pancake material the employee needs to monitor the quality of the product that is being handled., (3) Moves material from the conveyor to the loading trays. (4) operates a 5-button panel to start and stop the machine. (5) Inspects complete boxes to ensure proper fold, count and quality of material. Ensure the boxes are closed and sealed then placed properly on the pallet. Other expectations include the ability to perform all the other duties and tasks of the other employees within the department when required or needed. The Autofold Stations Operator must also be knowledgeable and capable of following and enforcing all department and plant rules, policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Autofold Line set-up and operation
% Meets quality, productivity, and safety requirements on his shift
% Ensures that the housekeeping requirements are maintained and that all employees complete the necessary daily department housekeeping tasks
% Ensures daily production color schedule is followed
% Assists the other employees in the Autofold department in their job assignments as necessary or when required
Efficient Autofold equipment operation
% Assists the Autofold robot operator as necessary in the troubleshooting, operation and/or maintenance and adjustment of the Autofolding equipment
% Strives to optimize machine performances and to identify and help develop new work methods and procedures
% Knowledgeable of product colors and construction. Is able to identify product quality problems and to initiate the necessary remedial action.
% Complete the necessary tape machine/conveyor unjamming and clearing of equipment.
Direction of Autofold employees
% Instructs, trains and monitors other employees in the proper operation of their equipment % Helps to develop and maintain teamwork and harmony among all Autofold shift employees as well as between other departments
% Ensures employees work safety and that exercise and position rotations are followed
Troubleshooting & Repair of Equipment
% In conjunction with the robot operator, develops and coordinates the necessary maintenance and cleaning schedules to ensure reliable operation of the Autofold equipment
% Assists in machine maintenance, cleaning and/or repairs on the AutoFold equipment % Completes minor repairs and adjustments as required to meet production and quality requirements
Other Responsibilities
5% Assist in identifying machine improvement opportunities
5% May be required to perform other and/or related duties as assigned
Physical Requirements
● Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
● Required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
● Required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
● Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
● Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
● Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
● Must continuously have the ability to differentiate colors precisely.
● Must be able to drive a forklift which requires sitting for long periods of time, as well as the ability to use your arms and legs to work the controls, breaks and steering wheel.
● Must be able to climb a ladder and/or stairs.
● Frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing.
● Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery.
● Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone.
● Occasionally operate business machines.
● While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
● Ability to read and concentrate via computer data entry typing and proofreading.
Under This Roof, We Value:
● Safety
● Quality
● Evolve
● Empower
● Connect
● Inspire
Under This Roof, We Require:
Technical knowledge/skills (entry, intermediate, advanced)
● Safe forklift operation is mandatory
● Computer software and personal computers is required
General knowledge/skills (entry, intermediate, advanced)
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills
● Able to work under limited supervision, and self-motivated.
● Excellent organization skills
● Ability to work well with others at all levels of the organization
● Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
● Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
● Use proper lock-out/tag-out procedures when working on machinery
Education/Experience
● High school graduate or equivalent experience preferred but not required.
How We Protect What Matters Most:
● 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, 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 put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.
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.
Consideration will be given based on geography, candidate experience, and qualifications.
Hourly Rate: 20.86
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 and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of 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).
