Class 1 Operator Jobs in Georgia (NOW HIRING)

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.
Team Summary
With a "Small Town Heart and Big City Spirit," the City of Cumming is a vibrant community
located just a short drive south of the beautiful North Georgia Mountains and about an hour
north of Atlanta in Georgia. Known as the "Gateway to Leisure Living," Cumming offers many
amenities and attractions like an aquatics center, fairgrounds, recreation center, Lake
Sidney Lanier, and much more while still remaining rich in history and tradition. The GAF
Cumming plant manufactures commercial and residential roofing material such as injection
molding accessories for roof systems as well as accessories for commercial roofing systems.
We pride ourselves on protecting what matters most with a safety record of 1 million plus
manhours without a lost time injury. With a growing world class company that is committed
to our values of connecting, empowering, evolving, inspiring, and dedicated to community
engagement, there is no better time to join our team where we protect what matters most.
Job Summary
GAF is looking for Machine Operators responsible for producing high quality commercial and
residential roofing products at the Cumming, GA plant. The ideal candidate thrives in the
production environment where safety, quality, service, and cost are the highest priorities. The
Machine Operator will perform various, rotating duties relating to all manufacturing
operations.
Essential Duties

• Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Responsible for operation of equipment in a safe manner to prevent damage to equipment and to prevent injuries to yourself and others.
  • Must wear all safety and health protective equipment as specified. Must follow all safety rules.
  • Responsible for running one or more 1500-ton injection molding machines and resolving downstream automation faults
  • Ability to safely load/ unload material using an electric pallet jack
  • Inspect parts according to quality procedures
  • Maintain accurate operational records as directed.
  • Participate as a member of the production team during downtime and start-up, product changes, operational problems, clean up, training, etc.
  • Responsible for housekeeping in assigned area(s)
  • Work any 12 hour shift of rotating shift schedule
  • Work overtime and some weekends
  • Perform any other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Qualifications Required

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• Two (2) years manufacturing experience or military experience. Required
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few physical variables in everyday situations.

Qualifications Preferred

• Strong mechanical skills, maintenance related experience and/or injection molding experience preferred.

Physical Demands

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

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold -
• Extreme heat -
• Humid -
• Wet -
• Noise -
• Hazards - Occasionally
• Temperature Change -
• Atmospheric Conditions - Occasionally
• Vibration -

Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.
Base Hourly Rate: $26.36
How We Protect What Matters Most:
1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee's primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.
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.
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).