Job Information
GAF Production Floater in Chester, South Carolina
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.
Team or Function Overview
GAF's Manufacturing facility in Chester is located in an area known not only for its scenic beauty but for its dedication to community. Located between Charlotte, NC and Columbia, SC Chester is in a prime location for anyone with any interests varying from hiking, hunting and fishing, to enjoying the cuisine, culture, and activities expected from larger city environments. The Chester Glass Mat facility boasts a highly tenured workforce of just under 100 employees with a safety record of nearly 24 years without a lost-time injury. As our employees will tell you, when you come to Chester, you'll never want to leave!
Essential Duties
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Train and become proficient in multiple operating positions, including but not limited to Loader, Fiber Feeder Operator, Rewinder Operator, Utility, and A-Station.
Participate in all housekeeping functions for assigned crew.
Participateinallshortstop/downdayactivitiesforassignedcrew.
Assist as needed with logistics department.
Must operate assigned machinery in compliance with standard procedures.
Responsible for operation of equipment in a safe manner to prevent damage to equipment and prevent injury to self and others. Must wear safety and health protective equipment as specified.
Must be able to safely load and unload material using a forklift and/or clamp-truck.
In addition to the forklift, there will be other basic material handling tools. A hand truck, drum truck, etc., will be used when it becomes a more efficient method of material handling.
Must be able to operate a computer as well as multiple computer-based systems.
Must keep accurate operational records as directed.
Must show a commitment to working in a team environment, while keeping a positive attitude and a willingness to be flexible.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is daily required to climb industrial ladders and/or stairs.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and 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.
Under This Roof, We Require
High School diploma or general education degree (GED). Manufacturing experience preferred.
Under This Roof, We Also Value
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few physical variables in every day situations.
Abilitytoadd,subtract,multiply,anddivideinallunitsofmeasure,usingwhole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to read and interpret metal rule.
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.
OurFamily-Buildingbenefitssupportthemanydifferentjourneystofertilityand 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, 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.
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).
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With 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.