Production Operator

## Production Operator Apply:
Newton, KS:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
26396# 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.
** About GAF - Newton, Kansas
** Newton is a vibrant Kansas community founded in 1871 on a spirit of work, from its earliest days as a railroad, agriculture and cattle drive hub. With a population of about 20,000, Newton and neighboring North Newton features an active arts community, three National Historic Districts, a variety of museums, trails, restaurants, shops and attractions, Bethel College, award winning school districts, a championship golf course, first-class convention center and many other amenities.

This collaborative region is close to dynamic Wichita and may be the next best place for you to call home, in GAF’s newest “Field of Dreams!”
** New Plant, New Opportunities
** If you haven’t been part of a greenfield startup, now is your chance. GAF is the North American leader in residential roofing materials. We are honored to be constructing our newest shingle manufacturing facility in Newton KS and hiring is underway as we build our initial plant leadership team. Due to our investment in training and the development of employees, you will have the opportunity to travel to our other locations, engage with peers, support the hiring of plant staff and participate in the design and construction of the facility.

Expect your first years to be rewarding and challenging with an amazing team fully supporting you. You will wear many hats during the construction and commissioning phases of the project, and ease into your steady role over time.  
** Essential Duties
*** Responsible for safe operation of equipment; preventing damage to equipment and preventing injuries
* Participates fully as a member of the crew during downtime and start-up, product changes, operational problems, and clean up.
* Assists in sheet breaks, threading machine and product changes.
* Will assist in clearing machine jams to keep product moving
* Responsible for basic maintenance, troubleshooting, and cleaning of assigned equipment
* Completes product testing in accordance with product specification and records data on applicable sheets or computer systems. Keeps the supervisor informed of variations in the production process at all times.
* Maintains work area in neat and orderly condition per housekeeping procedures for the department
* Operates forklift in a safe and efficient manner
* Performs other duties as assigned.  
** Qualifications Required
*** H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
* Experience working in a manufacturing environment
* To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
* Must have ability to work in the U.S. without current/future need for GAF visa sponsorship.  
** Qualifications Preferred
*** Basic PC skills and ability to navigate programs used by the Company for training and/or communication purposes
* Follow both verbal instructions and written procedures
* Language

Skills:

Able to read, write, and communicate in English
* Math skills:
Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide
* Work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment
* High level of accuracy. Attention to detail
* Ability to communicate…