Production Attendant

Who We Are
Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.
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.
Job Title:

Production Attendant

Department

Furnace

Reports To

Furnace Supervisor

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Prepared By

Human Resources

Summary

This position weighs, packages, and labels products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Assemble

containers as needed and place them in position for filling or dumping.

Makes up

labels

as needed and applies them according to established packaging procedures
.

Uses bar code system.

Periodically checks production for quality; notifies supervisor, if necessary, when poor quality is observed.

Monitors

and operates

weighing equipment.

Occasionally

• trains
• inexperienced employees.
• Drives forklifts as needed to move product to their proper location.

Keep

• equipment
• and work area clean and orderly,
• cleans
• up major spills when
• required .

Packages

products

according to established packaging procedures.

Records and

• maintains
• all production data
• in accordance with
• established procedures.
• Uses safe working practices and
• reports
• hazardous conditions at all times.
• Periodically relieves others, as directed by the Shift Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

• To perform the job successfully, an individual should
• demonstrate
• the following
• competencies :Technical
• Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares
• expertise
• with others.
• Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and
• assistance ; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming;

Maintains

confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control;

Remains

open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification;

Participates

• in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities;

Exhibits

objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;

Demonstrates

accuracy and thoroughness.

Cost Consciousness - Conserves organizational resources.

Diversity -

Demonstrates

knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences;

Promotes

a harassment-free environment.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments;

Inspires

the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time;

Supports

organization's goals and values.

Judgment

• Displays willingness to make decisions;

Exhibits

• sound and
• accurate
• judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes
• appropriate people
• in decision-making process; Makes
• timely
• decisions.

Motivation -

Demonstrates

• persistence and overcomes obstacles; Takes calculated risks to
• accomplish
• goals.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality -

Demonstrates

accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance;

Monitors

• own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in
• timely
• manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security -

Observes

• safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe
• conditions ;
• Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach
• goals.;
• Completes tasks on time or notifies
• appropriate person
• with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas.

Qualifications

• To
• perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
• required . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and

comprehend

simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
.

Ability to write simple correspondence .

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add,

subtract
, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
.

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and

percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common

• sense
• understanding to carry out instructions
• furnished
• in written, oral, or diagram form .
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

• Should be capable of printing labels and entering basic
• information in
• into computer software systems.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Forklift license. 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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
• frequently
• required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The

wor