Manufacturing Operator-Norwood MA

Certain Teed is hiring multiple manufacturing operators to support the Norwood, MA plant manufacturer of colored granules and asphalt roofing shingles.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday, Saturday or Sunday depending on production needs
• Shift: TBD--Will either be 2nd or 3rd shift
• Training
  - The first 30 - 90 days of training is on 1st shift

Qualifications and Skills:

• Valid driver’s license
• Basic proficiency with computers
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements of the Role

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk and hear.

Other physical requirements include:

• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 lbs without assistance.
• Ability to work from various squatting, kneeling, or bending positions.
• Ability to work with arms above head.
• Ability to perform all operations within acceptable quality and time standards.
• Ability to operate and understand the operation of all protective safety equipment in the area.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Hand-eye coordination.

Safety & Health:

Follow the Certain Teed Health and Safety Rules, ensure safe operating conditions within the facility and provide key leadership to support the EHS initiatives. Proper use of PPE at all times. Maintain clean and safe working environment in line with the 5S philosophy. Facilitate and/or participate in safety training and safety committee meetings.

Flexibility:

Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week, speak clearly so others understand, vision acuity to see details within a few feet of an observer, accepting of criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with potential stressful situations, sensitivity to other’s needs, and have a positive demeanor.

Initiative:

Actively participates in continuous improvement processes to better serve customers and improve the overall profitability of Certain Teed. Actively promote Saint-Gobain’s EHS objectives. Make suggestions for improving product quality, processes, safety and company profitability.

Teamwork & Results:

Positive working attitude toward other employees; be a team player. Work with others constructively and abide by company policies and procedures. Working together as a team for continuous improvement is vital to ensure the future of Certain Teed and employees.

Manufacturing plant is not temperature controlled; dust, fumes, and high noise areas >80db are present inside plant areas. This position may include outdoor tasks in a wide range of climate conditions (Heat/cold/rain/etc.). The Manufacturing processes involve granules, silica sand, fiberglass, asphalt coating, crushed rock, and polypropylene. Moving equipment such as forklifts, genie booms and industrial sweepers travel throughout the facility.

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

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