Job Description:

Introduction:

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Summary:

The Product Technician is responsible for operating the winder, grading the material, reclaiming all salvageable materials, & re-entering reclaimed materials into production, ensuring that all products are packaged & stacked in compliance with the Siplast Packaging Specification, & properly stored in the warehouse. The Product Technician reports to the Production Supervisor.

Essential Duties

Grading:

• Winder operator – watches finished product as it comes off the machine, is wound on cores, & moves to the pallet for packaging

• Grade material according to specifications

• Obtain a sample every 100 rolls.

• Contact the Lead QA Tech, or Production Supervisor regarding any questionable products

• Complete winder reports

Packaging:

• Properly install the correct product label, roll identification label on each roll of material, & properly stack roll on pallet

• Insure that roll printer is working properly

• Package each pallet in accordance with the SIPLAST manufacturing specifications.

• Lubricate bagger & oven chains

• Shut down bagger and oven at end of production runs

• Remove bad & wide spec rolls from conveyor & stack on appropriate pallet.

• Reenter wide spec material according to specifications

• Keep cores, labels, pallets, shrink bags, banding, glue, & paper foil set up as needed

Forklift Operator:

• Remove bagged pallets from the finishing area

• Apply & Scan barcode of pallet

• Place pallet on assigned rack

• Complete daily forklift checklist for oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid, water & hydraulic fluid on department forklift & forward to Maintenance Supervisor

• Complete Pallet Count report

Reclaiming:

• Inspect questionable rolls

• Remove substandard material from rolls

• Splice good material together & wind on cores

• Insert reclaimed rolls into pallets per company standards

• Account for all waste material and seconds produced to ensure accurate daily production records

• Complete Reclaiming reports

• Record various product characteristics (roll length and width, selvage width, roll weight, thickness, mat placement, product appearance, etc.) on Q.A. Report for samples cut every 100 rolls.

Misc. :

• Assist the Product Technicians during machine downtime (changeovers, material breaks, sticking, etc.)

• Perform periodic thorough cleaning duties including tanks, sandpit, various machine, & outside areas, etc.

• Keep area clean & orderly.

• Serve on action teams & committees as needed.

• Comply with the SIPLAST Quality System & its provisions.

• Other duties, as assigned

Safety:

• Comply with all safety regulations & policies

• Utilize all prescribed PPE (personal protective equipment), at all times in designated areas (such as safety glasses, welding hoods, gloves, cutting goggles, respirators, shoes, vests, etc.)

• Observe all safety requirements (such as anti-static, lock out/tag out, hot work permits, forklift seatbelt, etc.)

• Participate in safety meetings

• Immediately report safety hazards to appropriate management

• Proactively look for safety improvements & bring to the attention of supervisors &/or the corporate standards manager

Physical Demands:

• Must meet physical requirements to work in confined spaces as required by OSHA

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds

• Must meet physical requirements to safely operate a forklift as required by OSHA.

• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs

• Must be able to work standing, stooping, bending, & in squatting position

• Visual acuity required to monitor product & equipment

• Manual dexterity required to operate equipment, etc.

• Must have the ability to work in plant/warehouse environment (including high/low temperatures, dust, humidity, etc.)

• Must have the ability to work in confined spaces

Under This Roof, We Require:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Certified forklift operator or ability to be trained & certified

Under This Roof, We Also Value:

• Ability to be trained in, & demonstrate comprehension in material grading

• Become knowledgeable of all products

• Have legible writing skills for the completion of daily reports

• Ability to be trained in & demonstrate comprehension of startup, operation & shut down of auto-bagger machine, oven, stacker, wrapping table & the operation of the stretch film machine

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).

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With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.

Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.

GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most. ​