Operator 1 at Johns Manville Corp - Berkshire Hathaway in Plattsburgh, New York

Job Description:

Operator 1
Plattsburgh NY
R24_2530
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 $24.11.

Company Overview

Johns Manville has been an international manufacturer in the building products field for over 160 years. The company is headquartered in Denver, CO and has been owned by the Berkshire Hathaway Company since 2001. The Plattsburgh facility specializes in roofing products, focused on modified bituminous membranes. The company is focused on sustainability, innovation and productivity.

Job Description

As a newly hired operator at the facility, you will go through extensive training on our safety programs and daily operations.

You will perform tasks such as:

• Operating a forklift once certified (certification is conducted once hired);

• Performing quality tests according to visual acceptance standards;

• Assist in changeovers of the machine from one product line to another;

• Perform routine preventative maintenance tasks such as cleaning, safety inspections, lubricating and testing;

• Adjust machine settings to ensure top quality product is being produced

All employees are expected to be team players and help others as needed. Additionally, operators should have problem solving capabilities and always be looking for ways to improve our processes and programs.

Salary: $24.11/hr. $3 differential 5pm-3am.

Schedule:

2nd shift

Monday-Thursday 5PM-3AM

*Occasional OT will be required*

Benefits:

Health Insurance

HSA/FSA

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

401k with a match

*$1500 Retention Bonus*

Family Events hosted by JM

Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

• The ability to stand for long periods of time.

• The ability to manually lift at least 50 pounds safely and with proper body mechanics, sometimes while in awkward positions.

• The ability to execute both fine and gross motor hand movements.

• The ability to work safely in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful work environment.

• The ability to safely and effectively work in an often-dusty work environment that experiences a broad range of temperatures (very hot to very cold).

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.

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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