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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.

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.

Come Build Your Career Under OUR Roof

Starting Pay:

$24.74/hr + Raises as often as every 6 months

Quarterly and Yearly Bonuses! Benefits start first day!

Schedule:

Rotating 12-hour shifts

6:45 am - 6:45 pm & 6:45 pm - 6:45 am

Team or Function Overview

Founded in 2000, GAF Myerstown manufactures residential asphalt shingles. Our workforce is highly skilled and extremely dedicated - 50% of our 150 employees have been here for at least 10 years! "Teamwork makes the dream work" is a way of life around here, and we thrive on identifying creative solutions to solve unique problems. If you are passionate, dedicated, and want to work with a world-class team, GAF Myerstown is the place for you.

Summary

We are looking for a skilled manufacturing worker to join our team at our plant in Myerstown, PA. The Material Handler is a key contributor to the Production department, and is responsible for assisting the production team in various tasks throughout the production line.

Essential Duties

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Support production team as needed to clear jams, monitor equipment, empty waste hoppers, disposition product, perform housekeeping and fill-in for machine operator vacancies.

Work safely and assume responsibility for safety of self and others. Follow all safety rules and policies.

Maintaining excellent housekeeping.

Participate in equipment maintenance activities.

Participate in all machine shut-down and lace-up activities to support excellent machine uptime.

Attend and contribute to team meetings and training.

Communicate responsibly.

Strive for continuous improvement in areas of safety, quality and productivity.

Physical Demands

Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds

Ability to climb ladders and/or stairs

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Frequent sitting, walking, and standing; occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing

Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery

Must be able to drive a forklift which requires sitting for long periods of time, as well as the ability to use arms and legs to work the controls, breaks, and steering wheel

Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone

Under This Roof, We Require

Ability to read and write effectively and perform basic arithmetic skills

Strong interpersonal skills including a positive outlook toward team members, staff, and company goals

Demonstrated understanding of processes, equipment, and product specifications

Physical capability and stamina to fit workplace demands

Under This Roof, We Also Value

High school graduate or equivalent preferred, not required!

Experience in a heavy manufacturing environment/continuous process industry

Skilled in problem identification and resolution

Willingness to seek assistance and collaborate with support personnel

Comfortable with PC-based office software and other common applications

How We Protect What Matters Most

We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental and vision for you and your family.

Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.

Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.

Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including a wellness program, free financial coaching, referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.

Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.

We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

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.

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 put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

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 and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of 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).

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With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.

Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.

GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most. ​