Production Operator 1

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 $22.51.

At the Johns Manville Bremen facility, we manufacture insulation for roofs. It's a neat process, but what is even cooler is how we do it...

• Our PEOPLE are at the core of everything we do
• Our PASSION is in going the extra mile
• We PERFORM at a superior level
• We PROTECT today to ensure tomorrow

Production Operator would join the team in one of the four production positions as part of our Pay-For-Skills program. This program builds on the Production Operator with pay increasing after each of the four jobs is learned which means ROOM FOR ADVANCEMENT.

The facility is one of the top performers in the division supplying material all over the United States which translates to JOB SECURITY.

Being part of the Berkshire Hathaway Family means GREAT BENEFITS. The Johns Manville Bremen facility has one of the best SAFETY records within the company.

The facility currently operates 24 hours / day 5 days / week on an 8-hour shift.

Your Day-to-Day :

• 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
• 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

What You Bring to the Team :

• 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
• 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

Benefits

With Johns Manville you can take pride in helping our team to deliver products that make a difference in the markets that we serve.

You'll have the benefit of a supportive environment with good people who care, plus the opportunity for continued growth in your career.

Johns Manville brings stability and a space for innovative thinking. Bring your purpose and desire to grow and in return you'll receive competitive pay, annual merit increases, a generous 401k match, paid holidays and vacation, education reimbursement and comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans.

Why Johns Manville

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.

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.