Manufacturing ​/ Production Operator, Forklift Operator

About Johns Manville

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial, and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing, and wind energy. A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe.

We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive.

The base hourly rate for this position is $23.87. Our plant in Jacksonville, FL manufactures polyisocyanurate foam insulation panels for use in roofing systems, including tapered, vented, composite, nail board, and sheathing products.

Monday – Friday, 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm, with Saturdays as needed.

• Use safe work practices including the use of eye, ear, respiratory and foot protection equipment as needed. Shows initiative in supporting plant-wide safety by following all safety procedures and policies and reporting hazardous conditions.
• Maintain housekeeping standards, always keeping equipment and work areas clean and orderly.
• Operate a forklift.
• Work as part of a team; relieve and support other team members as needed.
• Maintain communication to support a cohesive team and ensure quality product is being made.
• Complete production reporting.
• Ensure the department's continuous compliance with all policies, procedures, job safety analysis (JSA), and standard operating procedures (SOP).

• Forklift experience; certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• General math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and percentages).
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure, work instruction, and finished product specifications.
• Beginner to intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Solid communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to manually lift, push or pull at least 50 pounds safely and with proper body mechanics, sometimes while in awkward positions.
• Use of hands (repetitive motion, grabbing, feeling, sensing, pulling).
• Ability to work safely in a fast‑paced, sometimes stressful work environment.
• Ability to safely and effectively work in an often‑dusty work environment that experiences a broad range of temperatures (very hot to very cold).
• Ability to bend, stoop or kneel repetitively.
• Ability to reach or work above the shoulder.

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

Johns Manville offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Health benefits include comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program, and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan with a sizeable company match, and offers paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave for eligible employees. Additional benefits include basic life insurance, short- and long‑term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, business travel accident coverage, supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, tax saving accounts (health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and dependent care spending account), and tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long‑term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, maintain a drug‑free workplace, and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.