Production Operator / Helper - GAF : Job Details

**Company 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.**Job Summary:**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, 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.The Savannah GAF Plant is located just a few miles from downtown Savannah where you can find the trendiest of art boutiques or the oldest architecture under the haunting veil of Spanish moss and Live Oak trees. Just anther few miles down the road is Tybee Island, with beaches, shops and amazing restuarants. The GAF Savannah Plant runs two production lines which manufacture Modified Bitumen rolled roofing products and Residential shingles, ridge caps and rolled products since 1968. We are nestled next to the Georgia Ports and many other industrial plants on the Savannah River. There is no better time to come join our team and protect what matters most.Schedule: Rotating schedule - Must be able to work all days of the week (days off will rotate)Weekly rotating schedule - Must be able to work all shifts: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift and occasional 12 hour shifts.Function Overview:The right candidate will be invited to join the Savannah Plant team and continue a legacy of over 50 years of successful operations in this location. We operate two production lines that produce rolled roofing products for both commercial and residential applications.Summary:The Savannah Modified Bitumen (Modbit) plant Production Operator is the entry level position that will be the springboard into a career path with the GAF team. This position will have the opportunity to bid into other operations jobs within the Savannah Plant as they come available.Job Responsibilities:Maintain housekeeping of work areaActively engage in all finishing end activities in the Modbit plantMonitor selvedge edge tape and other areas to ensure quality of productWrap finished rolled product or operate the box makerEnsure quality control of finished productCommunication with other production operators, leaders and supervisorsAbility to troubleshoot issues at the first point of contactPhysical Demands:Ability to frequently move about to accomplish tasks or more from one work area to anotherAbility to position self to bend, pull, and reach overhead and/or below shoulder level to perform machine functions, lifting, carrying and moving of products/materials frequently.Ability to move up to 50 lbs frequentlyAbility to work/operate machinery in a constant state of alertness frequentlyUnder This Roof, We Require:High School Diploma or GED6+ months of experience in a manufacturing / production environmentUnder This Roof, We Also Value:Ability to work rotating shifts to include nights, weekends and holidaysPreferred to have basic computer skillsHow 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, 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.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.**Schedule:**Rotating schedule - Must be able to work all days of the week (days off will rotate)Weekly rotating schedule - Must be able to work all shifts: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift and occasional 12 hour shifts.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, 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.**Function Overview:**The right candidate will be invited to join the Savannah Plant team and continue a legacy of over 50 years of successful operations in this location. We operate two production lines that produce rolled roofing products for both commercial and residential applications.**Summary:**The Savannah Modified Bitumen (Modbit) plant Production Operator is the entry level position that will be the springboard into a career path with the GAF team. This position will have the opportunity to bid into other operations jobs within the Savannah Plant as they come available.**Job Responsibilities:**+ Maintain housekeeping of work area+ Actively engage in all finishing end activities in the Modbit plant+ Monitor selvedge edge tape and other areas to ensure quality of product+ Wrap finished rolled product or operate the box maker+ Ensure quality control of finished product+ Communication with other production operators, leaders and supervisors+ Ability to troubleshoot issues at the first point of contact**Physical Demands:**+ Ability to frequently move about to accomplish tasks or more from one work area to another+ Ability to position self to bend, pull, and reach overhead and/or below shoulder level to perform machine functions, lifting, carrying and moving of products/materials frequently.+ Ability to move up to 50 lbs frequently+ Ability to work/operate machinery in a constant state of alertness frequently**Under This Roof, We Require:**+ High School Diploma or GED+ 6+ months of experience in the workforce preferably in manufacturing / production / general labor**Under This Roof, We Also Value:**+ Ability to work rotating shifts to include nights, weekends and holidays+ Preferred to have basic computer skills**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, 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.+ 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.**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 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.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).Privacy Policy ( **CA Privacy** Applicant Notice ( 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital's roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most. ​