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).