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Operator I

CERTAINTEED SAINT-GOBAIN
Santa Ana, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/20/2026
WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

PRODUCTION OPERATOR MONDAY-THURSDAY 4:00AM-2:00PM, $23.00-$24.00 PER HOUR DOE.

If you want to reshape the world and discover your greatest potential, Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers.

We're one of only two companies in the world that is consistently recognized as both a top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator, but Saint-Gobain's remarkable story and culture of innovation begins with a team of nearly 200,000 creative, diverse and passionate team members collaborating across the globe. We are committed to our mission to improve lives because, every day, we witness the enormous impact of our efforts on the world around us.

The General Production Operator will perform all tasks related to the production of fireproofing material in a safe and efficient manner.

Essential Functions

  • Complies with all plant safety and quality policies.
  • Operates all production equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Performs all jobs related to production, including but not limited to the PIPS Operator, the Bagger, Line 2 Operator, Line 1 Operator, Raw Material Charger, Rover, and Forklift Driver

Secondary Functions

  • Maintains PIPS levels by continually feeding PIPS into the system.
  • Continually maintains bag levels in the D-Stacker for Line 2
  • Monitors the automated bagging operation on Line 2 and adjusts as needed to ensure proper operation.
  • Periodically reviews the process trends in the control room and adjusts the process as appropriate.
  • Responds appropriately to rejects and miss spouts for Line 2
  • Keeps all the raw material hoppers charged with material, for Line 1 or Line 2
  • Manually bags and parallelizes finished product for Line 1
  • Reprocesses all rejects from Line 2
  • Takes finished product pallets and stores the material in the warehouse using a forklift.
  • Brings over raw materials and chargers raw material hoppers using a forklift.
  • Stretch wraps pallets as required.
  • Date and time stamps pallets of finished product for Line 1. Ensures that the time and date printer for Line 2 is functioning properly.
  • Performs daily housekeeping assignments.
  • Completes the daily shift report.
  • Participates in the daily safety huddles.
  • Performs other more intensive housekeeping activities as required by management.
  • Assists in completing monthly EH&S inspections.
  • Participates in the monthly safety briefings.
  • Assists in putting pallet covers on material as required.
  • Covers breaks for other employees to maintain proper plant operation.
  • Other tasks and assignments as deemed necessary by management.

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

Successful Candidate

  • Must be able to speak, read, and comprehend English in-order to effectively carry out the job tasks.
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment
  • A high school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
  • Must possess a strong work ethic and safety attitude.
  • Forklift experience/certification preferred.
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

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.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.

Benefits In Joining Us

Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families.

We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the local pay range for this position, which is $21.50 to $35 per hour. This hourly pay rate offered can vary depending on location, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. In addition to the hourly base pay rate, this position is eligible for periodic bonus payments/an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount can be up to 10% of hourly rate based on company and individual performance measures. The total annual target cash range (Hourly Pay Rate plus Bonus, annualized (40 hrs/week * 52wks)) for this position, is $44720 to $72800. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

Additional Pay Incentives For This Role Include

Standard Overtime (Hourly Rate * 1.5)

Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:

  • Health and Wellbeing - Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
  • Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
  • LiveWell Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
  • Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
  • 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
  • Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
  • Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance

One pair of company-issued steel-toe shoes, and safety glasses; annually

Salary : $22 - $35

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