Meltblown Operator 1

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.

Compensation

The base hourly rate for this position is $19.16.

Johns Manville, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been focused on developing materials to make diverse environments stronger, more durable, and more energy-efficient and comfortable for over 160 years! JM products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.

We are hiring a Meltblown Operator I at our Richland, MS plant. We are searching for individuals who are dependable, responsible and quality-minded who have a history of working safely in a manufacturing environment.

Qualified candidates will need to be flexible in terms of work schedule and work assignment.  Must have excellent attendance, attitude and be motivated. The Meltblown Operator I will report directly to the Department Supervisor and/or the Departmental Area Leader.

Candidates must show the desire and the ability to learn.  Excellent attendance, attitude and motivation must be demonstrated to advance to the next level.   Advancement can be faster upon Supervisor discretion.

Responsibilities will include:

• Read and understand production schedule and pass schedule test
• Package per customer specifications
• Operate winder
• Load additives
• Handle, wrap and label rolls without damaging product
• Cut and transport samples to quality control lab
• Operate hoist and scale
• Clean bag house
• Inspect, load and clean screen changer
• Change front and back spunbond
• Thread a line
• Setup for a purge
• Perform basic QC tests (air perm, thickness and basis weight)
• Operate core cutter
• Clean inlet air screens and vacuum system
• Received, read, and understand ISO9001 introduction
• Setup and adjust knives and water spray - all lines
• Come to work consistently and on time
• Follow and Accept both written and verbal commands
• Rudimentary mechanical skills
• Communicate to peers and supervisors
• Perform any tasks assigned by supervisor or area lead

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Mechanical experience a plus
• Lift 50 lbs.
• Certified to operate fork truck
• Computer skills such as labeling software and SAP
• Exceptional reading, writing, listening and mathematic skills

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 insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax-saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Why Johns Manville

Johns Manville is a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, serving customers in more than 80 countries, supplying innovative products to the construction, aerospace, automotive, filtration and energy industries. With a more than 160-year legacy, we understand that our story continues to grow only with the right people saying, thinking and doing the right things. Make your story our story.

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace are critical for the long-term success of our company.