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Johns Manville Corp - Berkshire Hathaway

Production Operator 1

Johns Manville Corp - Berkshire Hathaway, Tinley Park, Illinois, United States

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Production Operator 1 Bremen IN R25_2364 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 $23.30.

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

The Entry Level 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 Entry Level 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.

Key Responsibilities

Understand HMIS, MSDS labels and applications

Read and understand production schedule

Understand all company product specifications and quality standards

Troubleshoot and fix 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 Work Instructions/JSA's for production level 1 position

Able to perform and maintain all checklists for dry end

LTCT Certified

Forklift 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 countdown

Learn how to set up crosscut 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 crosscut 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

Physical Requirements

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 to operate mobile equipment

Must be able to work overtime as needed and have a flexible work schedule, including weekends

Qualifications

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

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.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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.

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