Set-Up Operator

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Edison, NJ
In-Office
Industrial
The Role

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 $21.77.

Job Objective

This is a production position working to ensure the safe work practices while producing quality products. 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Range: $21.77 - $23.75

Shift: 6am - 3:30pm

  • Use & follow established safe working practices and report unsafe or hazardous conditions at all times to supervisor
  • Wear Proper PPE and follow all Safety & General shop rules for the Edison PVC Plant
  • Receive and follow verbal and written instruction from management
  • Operate fork truck & mobile equipment as required (must be properly training and licensed)
  • Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly manner. Work area must be maintained at end of each shift
  • Maintain production, quality, maintenance, SPC, deviation/inspection, TPM and other required electronic and written logs as instructed
  • Assist with equipment & tooling changeovers/set-up
  • Perform Quality testing per schedule and as needed
  • Operate overhead crane and lift devices to change PVC rolls, tooling and set up equipment for production
  • Supply PVC rolls for production
  • Start-up & shutdown of the machine
  • Machine Operator 3 Qualified
  • Perform other miscellaneous job duties as directed or required by management
  • Perform equipment & tooling changeovers/set-up
  • Perform minor process adjustments to resolve Quality defects and scrap

Job Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Flexible in work and assignments
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work in team-based environment
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment in a safe manner
  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities during the course of the day

Physical Demands

  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time on cement floors
  • Must be able to walk, stoop, kneel, bend and climb ladders and staircases
  • Must be able to lift up to 50lbs. as assigned

Job Environment

  • The responsibilities for this job are performed on the production plant floor.
  • Conditions are often hot, with temperatures ranging from 70-115 degrees

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.

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The Company
HQ: Denver, CO
2,879 Employees

What We Do

At Johns Manville, we build on decades of experience to manufacture commercial roofing, premium-quality insulation and a variety of engineered products for our customers. We are proud to be part of Berkshire Hathaway, one of the most respected companies in the world. Our values of People, Passion, Perform and Protect drive the way we work as we strive to deliver positive and powerful JM Experiences to our employees and to our customers.

Our company is based in Denver, CO, where you will also find our global research and development facilities. With over 8,000 employees and 44 manufacturing and sales locations across North America and Europe, we serve customers in over 80 countries. Our employees are united across business functions and work globally with other JM employees.

We encourage you to explore what JM has to offer employees. It’s not just a job when you join JM; you join a JM family with unquestionable integrity and stability. We are PEOPLE champions! Our PASSION is in going the extra mile! We PERFORM at a superior level! And we PROTECT today to ensure tomorrow. Check out our current positions today, connect with a JM recruiter, follow us on LinkedIn, (@JohnsManville on Twitter and Facebook) and learn why we love working at JM!

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