Production Operator - Military veterans preferred

2024-09-06
Johns Manville Corp - Berkshire Hathaway
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Hillsboro
Texas
76645
United States



Position Titlte: Production Operator

Location: Hillsboro TX

Req ID: R24_1984

Time Type: Full time

Description:

Who We Are

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. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Compensation

The base hourly rate for this position is $21.36.

Summary of Position:

The entry level position supports the core team by conducting the following activities: hands stacking product, cutting feet material, sampling product, move materials by hand, use a forklift, empty trash carts, conduct clean-up activities, complete preventative maintenance work tasks, assist with start-ups, monitor production line and begin to learn other key positions (i.e. Level 2-4), understand finished product specifications. Perform other tasks assigned by the supervisor. All roles in the Hillsboro plant are cross functional and are part of the pay for skills program. This position will also support or work in the Shipping and Receiving job levels as needed to provide flexibility to the plant.

Working safely is a core responsibility of the position. Safety, team work and worker flexibility are critical requirements for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

Understand HMIS, MSDS labels and applications

Read and understand production schedule

Understand all company product specifications and quality standards

Trouble shoots and fixes problems in production and reports any problems

Trained in Lock, Tag, Clear, Try and how to lockout dry end equipment

Ensure cleaning expectations are met

Ability to train new employees (production level 1)

Know where and how all emergency stop operations work

What to do in an emergency evacuation

Signed off on all PJO/JSA's for production level 1 position

Able to perform and maintain all checklists for dry end

LTCT Certified

Forklift Certified

Keep scrap and feet area clean and orderly

Change film on ring wrapper and on full web wrapper

Cut feet material using foot saw

Re-work bundles to put back on the line

Able to hand stack bundles during minor upsets

Scraping laminator top and side plates

Dry end start up, shut down and running out the board

Perform QA core test and learn what adjustments to make accordingly

Removing plastic from rollers

Monitor production during run

How to identify knit lines, blow holes, etc. and able to communicate over the radio

Further understanding of line adjustments during production

How to set out and shim laminator for next run

Learn how to do countdowns

Learn how to set up cross cut for all products

Learn how to set up trim saw for all products

Learn how to set up perforator for all products

Learn how to clean and adjust the mold release system

Able to adjust lengths in cross cut and gang saws

Learn how to set up gang saw for all products

Learn how to set up stacker for all products

Learn how to set up flippers for all products

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to wear PPE (goggles, face shield, gloves, aprons, safety shoes, etc.)

Must be able to stand for long periods of time on cement floors.

Must be able to walk, stoop, kneel and climb ladders and staircases.

Must be able to work on elevated levels.

Must be able to lift up to 20-50lbs on regular basis.

Must be able operate mobile equipment.

Must be able to work overtime as needed and have a flexible work schedule, including weekends.

Qualifications:

At least one year working in a warehouse/production environment.

Must be able to accurately read a tape measure, work instruction, finished product specifications.

Have general math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and percentages).

Beginner to intermediate computer skills (Microsoft office).

Solid Communication Skills (written/verbal).

Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.

Understand Root Cause Corrective Action Process

Strong decision making skills.

Exceptional team player.

Able to drive a forklift.

Please Keep in Mind

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.

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.

Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Diversity & Inclusion

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. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities. Our D&I council is composed of employees from locations across North American & Europe who meet regularly and work to promote and foster an environment of inclusion. Born from our D&I council is our network of employee resource groups (ERGs) that are focused on supporting diverse communities in the workplace. Review more about our diversity & inclusion initiatives on JM’s Career page.

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. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.



About Us: Johns Manville is a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, serving customers in more than 80 countries, supplying innovative products to the construction, aerospace, automotive, filtration and energy industries. With a more than 160-year legacy, we understand that our story continues to grow only with the right people saying, thinking and doing the right things. Make your story our story. 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. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities. Read More




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