Production Operator

Location: Myerstown

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** Job Summary
** We are looking for a skilled manufacturing worker to join our team at our plant in Myerstown, PA. The Material Handler is a key contributor to the Production department, and is responsible for assisting the production team in various tasks throughout the production line.

Schedule:

Rotating 12-hour shifts  6:45 am - 6:45 pm & 6:45 pm - 6:45 am
** Essential Duties
*** Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Support production team as needed to clear jams, monitor equipment, empty waste hoppers, disposition product, perform housekeeping and fill-in for machine operator vacancies.
* Work safely and assume responsibility for safety of self and others. Follow all safety rules and policies.
* Maintaining excellent housekeeping.
* Participate in equipment maintenance activities.
* Participate in all machine shut-down and lace-up activities to support excellent machine uptime.
* Attend and contribute to team meetings and training.
* Communicate responsibly.
* Strive for continuous improvement in areas of safety, quality and productivity.
* Physical Demands
* Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds
* Ability to climb ladders and/or stairs
* Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
* Frequent sitting, walking, and standing; occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing
* Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery
* Must be able to drive a forklift which requires sitting for long periods of time, as well as the ability to use arms and legs to work the controls, breaks, and steering wheel
* Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone
** Qualifications Required
*** High school graduate or equivalent preferred, not required!
* Experience in a heavy manufacturing environment/continuous process industry
* Skilled in problem identification and resolution
* Willingness to seek assistance and collaborate with support personnel
* Comfortable with PC-based office software and other common applications
** General Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

*** Ability to work as a team player
* Ability to respond to requests in a professional and timely manner
* Demonstrated intermediate communication and interpersonal skills
* Strong planning, prioritization, organizational and reporting skills
* Independent problem-solving skills
* A demonstrated commitment to safety
* Highly self-motivated
* Ability to work well unsupervised, while producing quality results
* Ability to work well and communicate well with other GAF employees, at all levels in the organization
** Technical Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

*** Ability to read and write effectively and perform basic arithmetic skills
* Strong interpersonal skills including a positive outlook toward team members, staff, and company goals
* Demonstrated understanding of processes, equipment, and product specifications
* Physical capability and stamina to fit workplace demands
** Physical Demands
*** Stationary Position - Frequently
* Move/Traverse - Rarely
* Stationary Position/Seated - Frequently
* Transport/Lifting - Rarely
* Transport/Carrying
- * Exerting Force/Pushing
- * Exerting Force/Pulling
- * Ascend/Descend
- * Balancing - Occasionally
* Position Self/Stooping - Occasionally
* Position Self/Kneeling - Occasionally
* Position Self/Crouching - Occasionally
* Position Self/Crawling - Occasionally
* Reaching - Rarely
* Handling - Rarely
* Grasping
- * Feeling
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