Finishing Operator

Finishing Operator at Johns Manville Corp - Berkshire Hathaway Finishing Operator at Johns Manville Corp - Berkshire Hathaway in Ruston, Louisiana Posted in 4 days ago.

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Finishing Operator Ruston LA R26_0762 Full time 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 $19.02. This is a production position working to finish and package quality product as well as ensure correct labeling of packaging. The job requires that the employee be able to work safely and follow safety rules. Employee must be dependable, able to follow instructions and directions, according to established operating procedures, performs the following duties while cooperating with all levels within the organization in support of the four Johns Manville core values:

People, Passion, Performance and Protection:

Supports and promotes safe practices and environmental commitments in alignment with company commitments, policies, and compliance requirements Wears all personal protective equipment as required by management, including but not limited to all or some of the following: protective shoes, glasses, ear plugs, bump cap or hard hat, gloves, dust mask or respirator Must know, understand, and perform all plant and departmental safety regulations and procedures and immediately reports any hazardous conditions Performs safety observations and complete training assignments Must know and understand company policies, regulations, and procedures regarding employee conduct and attendance Excellent attendance, attitude, and motivation must be demonstrated to advance to the next level Responsible for operating in conformance with the ISO certification held by the Ruston facility Read and use a tape measure Most duties are performed under direct supervision or while shadowing and Operator II When Assigned to Ovens Works under the direct supervision of Plant Superintendent with direction from oven lead and is responsible for the following duties Required to read weight chart and record weight of product Off-load product from all cars Understand and recognize various product sized Other duties as assigned When Assigned to Finishing Area Works under the direct supervision of Plant Superintendent with direction from Finishing Senior Lead, and is responsible for the following duties Rotate between multiple areas in the Finishing Department while shadowing a higher-level Operator Inspects product for squareness and web thickness on block This position tends machines that perform one or more finishing or packaging functions Starts and stops machines and observes operation to detect malfunctions and reports malfunctions to supervisor Inspects products for off-center cores Performs work order assignments Follows correct palletizing pattern Understand conforming and non-conforming product Safely and correctly load the V-Flight and set up the floor at the V-Flight Safely operate all saws in the Block Area Under the direction of an experienced operator identify and segregate product for re-work material; sort, cut, and glue re-work material and ensure product is packaged according to packaging standards Count and record finished product Other duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Education and/or Experience and Skills High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one-year related experience Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and communicate accurately with coworkers. The employee will frequently engage in repetitive motions. The employee must frequently, lift, push or pull 25 pounds and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Visual acuity is required to work around and with machinery including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment This job is in an industrial, manufacturing environment. The job requires working frequently around and with heavy machinery with moving mechanical parts, industrial ovens, and mobile equipment. The environment is not climate controlled and employees must be able to work in environments that may be extremely hot and humid or cold depending upon the operation and the season. Walking surfaces can be wet, dusty, and uneven. Areas of the building where work must be done have high noise levels, vibration, and/or fumes. Some working areas contain the presence of airborne particles which can irritate the skin or eyes. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment which includes steel toed shoes, ear protection, eye protection and in certain areas may be required to where dust masks, gloves, respirators, or head protection. 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. 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. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI284252713