Dallas, TX, 75219, USA
5 days ago
Granule Unloader
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** Under the direction of the Logistics and Transportation Supervisor, this position must perform the following non-exhaustive list of duties. Wears specified personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times: hard hat, ear plugs, safety glasses, safety shoes, and protective gloves – to be worn when performing manual tasks. Reports all accidents, incidents, near misses, and injuries immediately to a supervisor. Must follow all department safety rules and practices and standard operating procedures associated with the unloading of materials. Responsible for the proper unloading of granules. Takes representative samples of granules to the Laboratory for approval before unloading. Compares incoming granules with standard bottles and reports on log sheet. Responsible for the distribution of granules by color into the proper silos. Must know granule colors by their proper number. Must be alert for any contamination or irregularity in materials being unloaded and report the same immediately. Takes daily inventory of granules and filler and sends reports to Production Planner, Logistics Planner, Logistics & Transportation Supervisor, and Logistics Manager Responsible for all equipment used in unloading and will report any mechanical failures immediately to the Supervisor. Must safely operate locomotives to spot granule, asphalt and glass mat caps. Operates all other equipment needed for proper unloading. Is responsible for proper storage of tools and other equipment used in unloading. Is responsible for closing windows at silos and covering of unloading pits. Must be physically fit to make entry into silo tanks at various times to distribute granules for further unloading. Responsible for housekeeping in all assigned work areas; other areas as designated by the supervisor. Immediately reports and takes steps to contain any hazardous materials spill following procedures outlined on the Hazardous Materials Spill Checklist. Performs additional tasks as assigned by the Logistics and Transportation supervisor. **Essential Duties** + Responsible for the proper unloading of granules. + Responsible for the distribution of granules by color into the proper silos. Must know granule colors by their proper number. + Takes daily inventory of granules and filler and sends reports to Production Planner, Logistics Planner, Logistics & Transportation Supervisor, and Logistics Manager. + Responsible for all equipment used in unloading and will report any mechanical failures immediately to the Supervisor. + Responsible for housekeeping in all assigned work areas; other areas as designated by the supervisor. **Qualifications Required** + H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required **Physical Demands** + Stationary Position - Rarely + Move/Traverse - Frequently + Stationary Position/Seated - Occasionally + Transport/Lifting - Occasionally + Transport/Carrying - Occasionally + Exerting Force/Pushing - Frequently + Exerting Force/Pulling - Frequently + Ascend/Descend - Frequently + Balancing - Constantly + Position Self/Stooping - Occasionally + Position Self/Kneeling - Occasionally + Position Self/Crouching - Occasionally + Position Self/Crawling - Occasionally + Reaching - Frequently + Handling - Frequently + Grasping - Frequently + Feeling - Frequently + Communicate/Talking - Constantly + Communicate/Hearing - Constantly + Repetitive Motions - Frequently + Coordination - Constantly **Working Conditions** + Extreme cold - Occasionally + Extreme heat - Occasionally + Humid - Occasionally + Wet - Occasionally + Noise - Constantly + Hazards - Frequently + Temperature Change - Occasionally + Atmospheric Conditions - Occasionally + Vibration - Constantly **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. 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. 4. 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). Privacy Policy (https://www.gaf.com/en-us/about-us/privacy-and-legal/privacy-policy) **CA Privacy** Applicant Notice (https://www.gaf.com/en-us/about-us/privacy-and-legal/applicant-privacy-notice) 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. ​
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