Production Operator

3 weeks ago


Peru, United States GAF Materials Corporation Full time

Job Description:

- HIRING PRODUCTION OPERATORS AT $30/HR APPLY TODAY
- Introduction
- At GAF Commercial we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or department, under this roof you are helping to build the market leader in commercial roofing. Under this roof, we are assembling a winning team that puts the customer at the center of every decision and doesn't back down from hard work. Under this roof, we support one another in delivering operational excellence daily, while working to make a positive impact for our planet and our communities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
- About GAF - Peru, Illinois
- Peru is full of welcoming people who come together to create a tight knit-community, full of festivals, parks and outdoor activities. For outdoor enthusiasts, Starved Rock State Park is just minutes away and is Illinois’ #1 visited state park. Peru is a unique town in the heart of the Illinois Valley, where generations of families have continued to live and work. Peru is family friendly, with plenty of options for dining and recreation and a 75 minute drive to downtown Chicago.
- Schedule
- Team or Function Overview
- Our world class company is growing our commercial business, and GAF is opening its newest state of the art ISO Commercial Roofing plant in Peru. Being part of a startup team is a fun and rewarding opportunity, so come to GAF and enjoy Peru’s lifestyle. There's never been a better time to join our company
- Summary

Essential Duties
- Practices incident and accident prevention and demonstrates safe behavior in all activities
- Troubleshoots work related issues while communicating with maintenance and shift leads
- Consistently monitors quality by checking product specifications and production plans
- Performs minor maintenance duties and housekeeping throughout the shift
- Monitors finished product and reports any defects per plant specifications
- Prepares for shutdowns and product changes by completing shutdown/inventory check sheets
- Works safely to prevent on the job injuries by following LTV (Lock, Tag, Verify) procedures
- Packages and transports finished product to the warehouse
- Performs other duties as instructed by the Lead Technician and plant management team
- Maintains a positive working relationship with all plant employees and other business contacts
- Responsible for monitoring all process alarms by communicating and following up with appropriate action
- Uses process improvement tools to drive continuous improvement of the plant and business processes
- Physical Demands
- Required to sit, stand, walk and use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects, tools and product samples
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
- Required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel or crouch
- Ability to perform detailed testing processes in various process conditions
- Frequent use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of manufacturing equipment and machinery
- Ability to read and concentrate via computer data entry typing and proofreading
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds
- Under This Roof, We Require
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
- Minimum 2 years manufacturing experience required
- Under This Roof, We Also Value
- Ability to troubleshoot and solve production challenges
- Knowledge of manufacturing concepts, safety practices and procedures
- Positive attitude, ability to adapt, manage stress and contribute to a team environment
- Math Skills - Ability to measure, add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- 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, 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.



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