Finishing Operator
Removed from the employer's board on Nov 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 4, 2026. Johns Manville scores B on the Alion truth index.
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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 $20.01.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This is a production position working to finish and package quality product as well as ensure correct labeling of packaging. The job requires that the employee be able to work safely and follow safety rules. Employee must be dependable, able to follow instructions and directions, according to established operating procedures, performs the following duties while cooperating with all levels within the organization in support of the four Johns Manville core values: People, Passion, Performance and Protection:
- Supports and promotes safe practices and environmental commitments in alignment with company commitments, policies, and compliance requirements
- Wears all personal protective equipment as required by management, including but not limited to all or some of the following: protective shoes, glasses, ear plugs, bump cap or hard hat, gloves, dust mask or respirator
- Must know, understand, and perform all plant and departmental safety regulations and procedures and immediately reports any hazardous conditions
- Performs safety observations and complete training assignments
- Must know and understand company policies, regulations, and procedures regarding employee conduct and attendance
- Excellent attendance, attitude, and motivation must be demonstrated to advance to the next level
- Responsible for operating in conformance with the ISO certification held by the Ruston facility
- Read and use a tape measure
- Most duties are performed under direct supervision or while shadowing an Operator II
When Assigned to Finishing Area
- Works under the direct supervision of Plant Superintendent with direction from Finishing Senior Lead, and is responsible for the following duties
- Rotate between multiple areas in the Finishing Department while shadowing a higher-level Operator
- Inspects product for squareness and web thickness on block
- This position tends machines that perform one or more finishing or packaging functions
- Starts and stops machines and observes operation to detect malfunctions and reports malfunctions to supervisor
- Inspects products for off-center cores
- Performs work order assignments
- Follows correct palletizing pattern
- Understand conforming and non-conforming product
- Safely and correctly load the V-Flight and set up the floor at the V-Flight
- Safely operate all saws in the Block Area
- Under the direction of an experienced operator identify and segregate product for re-work material; sort, cut, and glue re-work material and ensure product is packaged according to packaging standards
- Count and record finished product
- Other duties as assigned
Please Keep in Mind
If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.
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.
Diversity & Inclusion
Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.
Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.