Entry Level Board Operator

This is a production position working at the end of the production. Working with plant management team at all levels within the organization to support the four Johns Manville core values: People, Passion, Performance, and Protection The essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Supports and promotes safe practices and environmental commitments in alignment with company commitments, policies, and compliance requirements
• Supports and promotes safe practices and environmental commitments in alignment with company commitments, policies, and compliance requirements.

• Make sure all packages have labels
• Make sure all packages have proper shrink wrap
• Inspect packages for damages
• Make sure the proper raw material bags are the right size, color etc.
• Always check with supervisor and or line leader to make sure proper packaging specification is used when line is changed over

• Operate unitizer
• Monitor edge trim
• Operate derailer
• Stack product
• Run bagger machine
• Label product
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Always use safe work practices, follow all safety rules and procedures, immediately report any hazardous conditions, and fully participate in safety programs.
• Wear 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 and dusk mask.
• Complete all training assignments.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years’ experience in a manufacturing environment

Language Skills

Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. 

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, straightforward written or oral instructions. 

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 and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms 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. The manufacturing process involves toxic or caustic chemicals. 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, or head protection.