Production Operator

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.

About GAF - Newton, Kansas

Newton is a vibrant Kansas community founded in 1871 on a spirit of work, from its earliest days as a railroad, agriculture and cattle drive hub. With a population of about 20,000, Newton and neighboring North Newton features an active arts community, three National Historic Districts, a variety of museums, trails, restaurants, shops and attractions, Bethel College, award winning school districts, a championship golf course, first-class convention center and many other amenities. This collaborative region is close to dynamic Wichita and may be the next best place for you to call home, in GAF’s newest “Field of Dreams!” 

New Plant, New Opportunities

If you haven’t been part of a greenfield startup, now is your chance. GAF is the North American leader in residential roofing materials. We are honored to be constructing our newest shingle manufacturing facility in Newton KS and hiring is underway as we build our initial plant leadership team. Due to our investment in training and the development of employees, you will have the opportunity to travel to our other locations, engage with peers, support the hiring of plant staff and participate in the design and construction of the facility. Expect your first years to be rewarding and challenging with an amazing team fully supporting you. You will wear many hats during the construction and commissioning phases of the project, and ease into your steady role over time.

• Responsible for safe operation of equipment; preventing damage to equipment and preventing injuries
• Participates fully as a member of the crew during downtime and start-up, product changes, operational problems, and clean up.
• Assists in sheet breaks, threading machine and product changes.
• Will assist in clearing machine jams to keep product moving
• Responsible for basic maintenance, troubleshooting, and cleaning of assigned equipment
• Completes product testing in accordance with product specification and records data on applicable sheets or computer systems. Keeps the supervisor informed of variations in the production process at all times.
• Maintains work area in neat and orderly condition per housekeeping procedures for the department
• Operates forklift in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Must have ability to work in the U.S. without current/future need for GAF visa sponsorship.

• Basic PC skills and ability to navigate programs used by the Company for training and/or communication purposes
• Follow both verbal instructions and written procedures
• Language Skills: Able to read, write, and communicate in English
• Math skills: Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide
• Work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment
• High level of accuracy. Attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends.
• Adhere to company policies and safety requirements
• Ability to walk, lift, carry, grasp, bend, climb stairs and ladders, reach, kneel
• Ability to stand for long periods of time as necessary
• Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50  pounds
• Available to work flexible hours as necessary
• Ability to follow directions and complete work with minimal supervision

• Stationary Position - Frequently
• Move/Traverse - Frequently
• Stationary Position/Seated - Occasionally
• Transport/Lifting - Frequently
• Transport/Carrying - Frequently
• Exerting Force/Pushing - Frequently
• Exerting Force/Pulling - Frequently
• Ascend/Descend - Frequently
• Balancing - Occasionally
• Position Self/Stooping - Frequently
• Position Self/Kneeling - Frequently
• Position Self/Crouching - Frequently
• Position Self/Crawling - Frequently
• Reaching - Constantly
• Handling - Constantly
• Grasping - Frequently
• Feeling - Rarely
• Communicate/Talking - Occasionally
• Communicate/Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Frequently
• Coordination - Frequently

• Extreme cold - Frequently
• Extreme heat - Frequently
• Humid - Frequently
• Wet - Frequently
• Noise - Frequently
• Hazards - Frequently
• Temperature Change - Frequently
• Vibration - Frequently

How We Protect What Matters Most:

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.