Utility at Johns Manville Corp - Berkshire Hathaway in Phenix City, Alabama

Job Description:

Utility
Phenix City AL
R25_0412
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 $15.67.

This position is responsible for communicating and supporting JM core values and delivering the JM experience.

The Utility Operator performs several duties, including, but not limited to, following written and verbal instructions, and making decisions using good judgment based on prevailing conditions. The job requires the ability to work in a fast-paced production environment. The job requires that the employee be able to work safely and follow safety rules.

Responsibilities:

• Adheres to the JM Life Critical Policies (Lock-Tag-Clear-Try; Line Breaking; Confined Space; Fall Protection; Arc Flash, Live Electrical Work; and working while under the influence).
• Must be able to wear protective clothing and equipment as required to complete the functions of the job assignments.
• Assist in the leadership of the production crew in meeting all monthly safety metric goals.
• Ensure all equipment and work areas are always clean and orderly.
• Trains production members on Product Specifications, Standard Operating Procedures, and Plant Rules.
• Follow the Job Safety Analyses, use safe work practices, and report hazardous conditions always.
• Understand product specifications and manufacturing standards
• Drives predictive and preventive maintenance activities within scope of department.
• Understands and utilizes the RCCA/5Why Process.
• Support the reorganization projects with the goal of reducing scrap and waste.
• Performs/manages daily & weekly environmental inspections
• May be part of the sites Hazardous Waste Management Team.
• Experienced in all SAP functions required within the Production function of the plant.
• May be part of the sites Emergency Response Team.
• Lead the production team in the transitions from one product to the next.
• Understand how to manufacture all products.
• Be a back-up Shipping Warehouse Operator to assist in unloading and loading trucks.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• There are no supervisory responsibilities for direct reports for this position, but this person must have the skills to interact as a leader with all plant department employees.

Requirements: (education, skills, and abilities)

• Must meet all production operator requirements
• High School diploma
• Working knowledge of software programs such as spreadsheet, word processing and data base programs
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexibility
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and handle multiple priorities and project

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements of this position are: (these requirements are typical for most of our manufacturing roles)

• The ability to stand for extended periods
• The ability to manually lift, push or pull at least 50 pounds safely and with proper body mechanics, sometimes while in awkward positions.
• Use of hands (repetitive motion, grabbing, feeling, sensing, pulling)
• 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).
• The ability to withstand the rigors of working a 12(or 8)-hour rotating shift schedule.
• The ability to bend, stoop or kneel repetitively.
• The ability to reach or work above the shoulder

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

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.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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