Position Description

Job Summary

Saint-Gobain Abrasives is the world's leading manufacturer of abrasives, offering powerful, precise and user friendly solutions enabling customers to shape and surface finish all types of material even the most complex and challenging applications across a diverse range of markets. Every team member is encouraged to develop and leverage their unique expertise and strengths to make the greatest impact on the company and our end users.

Our team in Watervliet, NY is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill a union manufacturing production operator position. The Manufacturing Operator will be responsible for operating all production equipment and maintaining production specifications in accordance with the specific processes while ensuring safety, quality and efficiency goals are met.

This position is within the Cloth Finishing Department and reports directly to the Production Foreman - Nights.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience operating a forklift is preferred.
• 1-2 years of previous experience working with industrial equipment and/or in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• This position requires flexibility and commitment to work an alternating 3-day / 4-day weekly schedule for 12 hours per manufacturing shift.
• Attention to detail, problem solving and working as a team is paramount in this position.
• Candidates must have good communication skills exhibiting the ability to interact with others, as well as basic computer skills.
• Consistent, proper use of personal protective equipment is required.
• Must have the ability respect and follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Requires ability to lift/move up to 50-pounds, climb, stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, reach overhead and work in high temperatures.

Additional Description

Are you ready to join a team that shapes the future of manufacturing? At Saint-Gobain Abrasives, we pride ourselves on innovation and precision, providing solutions that empower our customers to tackle even the most complex challenges.

As a Manufacturing Production Operator in our Watervliet, NY facility, you'll play a crucial role in our operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a keen eye for detail, and enjoy working collaboratively, this could be the perfect fit for you.

We're looking for individuals who are flexible, committed, and eager to learn. Experience with industrial equipment is a plus, but what's more important is your dedication to safety, quality, and efficiency. If you're ready to leverage your skills, make a tangible impact, and be part of a supportive team, we want to hear from you!

Join us in creating exceptional products that make a difference-apply today!

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.