Job Description:
Want to be part of a great culture, in a safety-focused and diverse environment while enjoying competitive pay and benefits that start on day #1?

About GAF - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota is the largest city in Minnesota, and borders up to the great Mississippi River. The Minneapolis site was built in 1935 and bought by GAF in 1936, and produces residential shingles for the Midwest and parts of Canada. The Minneapolis location has continued growth and community involvement. This site has roughly 130 employees and is dedicated to the happiness, development of this team. If you're looking for competitive wages, opportunity for continued growth, come join our team!

Schedule:
12 Hour Shifts
6pm - 6am, 4 shifts on, 4 shifts off. No rotating shifts!
Pay:
$26.66/hr
Summary
The Machine Operator will ensure the production of high-quality commercial and residential roofing materials through accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency of manufacturing processes to include machine operation, quality verification, packaging, housekeeping, and forklift operation.
Essential Duties

• Responsible for safe operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and forklifts, and production and/or shipment of quality products.
• Record and document all required data on the computer and/or in written form
• Follow all safety, operational, maintenance, and housekeeping policies and procedures for the plant and your assigned department.
• Complete product testing and inspections in accordance with product and quality specifications and alert supervisor to variations in the production process at all times.
• Perform other duties related to plant operations as assigned.

VALUE AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE:
Experience in manufacturing concepts and safety practices and procedures is preferred but not required
A positive attitude, teamwork mindset, and a willingness to contribute to a continuous improvement environment
G. E.D/Diploma is preferred but not required!
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• To perform the essential functions of this role, you must be able to:
• Stand for long periods of time
• Climb ladders and stairs and use catwalks Bend at the knees and waist
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move 50 lbs. (or more with assistance)
• Regularly push and pull objects, push carts, and other equipment. Hear alarm bells and communicate on radio/walkie talkies
• Use color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and be able to adjust your depth of focus. Use hands and fingers to feel and handle objects, tools, controls panels, and products.
• Wear and use required safety equipment, including safety glasses, steel-toe safety shoes, hearing protection, head protection, and gloves.
• Must have ability to work in the U.S. without current/future need for GAF visa sponsorship.

How We Protect What Matters Most

• We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
• Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
• Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee's primary residence.
• Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
• We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).