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.
The base hourly rate for this position is $18.85
We are currently seeking qualified applicants for an entry level Quality Lab Technician to be located in our Macon, Georgia plant.
The Quality Lab Technician will have the responsibilities of performing lab functions in the Macon, GA plant, to include running quality assurance tests and in-process and finished goods quality checks. These tests include but are not limited to asphalt batch testing, granule particle size testing, granule adhesion testing, and finished product specifications. The Macon, GA facility manufactures roofing materials for commercial use. This is an industrial facility and advancement in the plant will require process and machine operation.
Your Day-to-Day:

• Perform quality testing of all batches to ensure compliance. If batch is out of compliance, determine correction to be made and communicate with mixing department.
• Perform finished product quality testing to ensure compliance. If out of compliance, communicate with production to determine path forward.
• Record and enter data captured for all batches and finished products.
• Receive and unload incoming asphalt and filler. Requires operation of electrical controls.
• Provide support for the production line to make data-driven decisions for finished product.
  Provide shift transition report to oncoming lab technician and discuss any topics that need additional information.
  Determine disposition and perform usage decision on all production orders.
• Transport materials in the warehouse using a forklift.

What You Bring to the Team:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Strong math skills

• Self-Motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• General knowledge of computers with the ability to navigate various programs.
• Strong employment background
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong comprehension skills
• Able to work with others
• Able to work flexible schedule to include possible overtime
• Willingness to work in non-temperature-controlled environment wearing appropriate PPE.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, climb stairs and reach into tanks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with UL/ASTM/FM guidelines
• SAP experience
• Lean Manufacturing and 6-Sigma knowledge
• Certifications

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.