Techflo Operator 2

Who We Are

- 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.
The base hourly rate for this position is $20.34

Essential

**Responsibilities**:
This is a production position working toward complete training to meet production goals and production efficiency. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

- Learn how to transfer perlite from warehouse to silo using a front end loader and dump truck.
- Run daily test on material as required for quality control.
- Maintain hourly logs for temperature, air flow readings on silos and level of product in silos.
- Hourly inspection of Expander, including but not limited to feed belt, expander tubes, gauges, screws,
- Perform as required Feed rate test (Feed Belt)
- Perform as required Expander feed rate test (Expander Pipes - Bucket test)
- Perform daily visual emissions.
- Daily inspection of forklifts
- Operate Forklift
- Communicate with Maintenance department / Production Superintendent when upset conditions occur. Training for machinery will be provided by JM.
- Participates in continuous improvement efforts at the Expansion department using tools/training provided by JM (5S, Lean, etc.).
- Always use safe work practices, follows all safety rules and procedures, immediately reports any hazardous conditions, and fully participates in safety programs.
- Perform safety observations and complete training assignments.
- Wear all personal protective equipment as required by management, including but not limited to all or some of the following; protective shoes, glasses, ear plugs, bump cap or hard hat, gloves, dust mask or respirator.
- Regular attendance is required.
- Performs other duties as directed.

Education and/or Experience and Skills
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or up to one months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

JM Forklift Certified

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and communicate accurately with coworkers. The employee will frequently engage in repetitive motions. The employee must frequently lift, push or pull 25 pounds and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Visual acuity is required to work around and with machinery including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

This job is in an industrial, manufacturing environment. The job requires working frequently around and with heavy machinery with moving mechanical parts, industrial ovens, and mobile equipment. The environment is not climate controlled, and employees must be able to work in environments that may be extremely hot and humid or cold depending upon the operation and the season. Walking surfaces can be wet, dusty, and uneven. Areas of the building where work must be done have high noise levels, vibration, and/or fumes. Some working areas contain the presence of airborne particles which can irritate the skin or eyes. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment which includes steel toed shoes, ear protection, eye protection and in certain areas may be required to wear dust masks, gloves, respirators, or head protection.
Please Keep in Mind

- 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 in