Production OperatorSaint-Gobain

Saint-Gobain Ceramics Division regroups Saint-Gobain's businesses specialized in ceramic-based solutions for industrial clients. Our product range spans from advanced ceramic grains and powders, to specialty refractories and ceramic systems. We offer "Material Solutions That Make a Difference", in the sense that our ceramic products and services are mission-critical to our customers' own applications. At the heart of industry, we pride ourselves in serving segment-leading customers across the world, through long-term, trust-based relationships. At Saint-Gobain, our people are our most valuable asset so we provide competitive base salary and incentive compensation packages to reward and recognize employees for their contributions toward the company's success.

We're looking for motivated individuals ready to take on a hands-on role in a dynamic production environment.

What You'll Do:

• Operate Diversified Equipment: Work with a wide range of machinery, including mixing equipment, dryers, milling and crushing equipment, kilns, vacuum hot presses, furnaces, and powder processing equipment.
• Ensure Quality & Service: Take pride in manufacturing, inspecting, and packaging products to meet quality standards.
• Continuous Rotating Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts-including weekends and holidays-with overtime opportunities based on business needs.

Essential Skills:

• Accurately read, understand, and execute work orders.
• Operate a fork truck (training provided).
• Learn and perform all required duties independently and safely.
• Communicate effectively with shift personnel and support all manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrate knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and quality standards for optimal product manufacture and distribution.

Performance Standards:

• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain satisfactory attendance and performance.
• Cooperate and assist fellow employees in a team-based environment.
• Complete training programs successfully.
• Work safely while meeting quality, production, and performance expectations.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures.
• Show willingness to work overtime, sometimes on short notice.
• Pay close attention to detail.

Why Work With Us?

• Comprehensive Training: We'll help you master every aspect of the job.
• Team Environment: Work with supportive colleagues who value safety, quality, and cooperation.
• Growth Opportunities: Develop new skills and advance your career in manufacturing.

Certain states require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees' well-being and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer prospective candidates and provide the local pay range for this position, which is $21.75 per hour, plus shift differential of 1.30/hr (6% of base rate). This hourly pay rate offered can vary depending on location/geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. In addition to the hourly base pay rate, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount can be up to 5%-10% of hourly rate based on company and individual performance measures. The total annual target cash range (Hourly Pay Rate and Bonus, annualized (40 hrs/week * 52wks)) for this position, is approximately $47,900.00. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

Additional Pay Incentives for this Role Include:

• Shift Differentials (i.e. Hourly Rate plus shift differential (6% of wages)
• Standard Overtime (Hourly Rate * 1.5)
• Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best needs their individual needs.

Health and Wellbeing - Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash
  Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability,
  Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits - Helping shape the experience and impact you want

• Commuter Benefits
• Group Legal
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child & Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
• Volunteer Day

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with co-workers, plant staff, and management.
• Basic math, reading, writing, and mechanical skills.
• Previous forklift truck certification preferred.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Physically able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle, and move items up to 60 pounds (with or without accommodations).
• Ability to move throughout all areas of the plant, including climbing stairs and working at heights.
• Able to wear all necessary personal protective equipment.
• Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift with meal break.
• Visual acuity to perform job functions correctly.