Production Operator B

Position Summary

The Production Operator is responsible for operating trim coil machinery, producing and packaging finished products, maintaining production records, ensuring product quality, and supporting a safe manufacturing environment. This role provides critical cross-functional support, operating in the Drip Edge and Pipe Shop departments as business needs dictate.

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain a strong awareness of safety principles, strictly adhering to all standards and procedures.
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) suitable for an industrial environment.
• Maintain general shop cleanliness and organization to ensure a safe workspace for the team.
• Safely meet physical demands, including standing for long periods and climbing stairs or ladders.

Delivery & Customer Excellence

• Pack and box finished products securely to ensure pristine condition upon customer delivery.
• Demonstrate scheduling flexibility, working overtime, nights, or weekends to meet customer demand.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Efficiently operate trim coil machines to meet daily manufacturing production targets.
• Cross-train and flexibly adapt to support operations in the Drip Edge and Pipe Shop departments.
• Execute other operational and manufacturing duties as assigned by leadership.

Quality & Inventory Management

• Perform thorough quality control inspections to ensure final products meet company standards.
• Identify, report, and proactively address defective, damaged, or nonconforming products.
• Accurately record all production outputs, raw material usage, and job-related data.

Business Partnership

• Maintain mandatory good standing with Local 169 union requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across multiple shop departments to support overarching business goals.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous manufacturing or industrial experience is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience working in a fast-paced operational, industrial, or team-centered environment.

Competencies/Technical Skills

• Customer Focus: Builds strong relationships with internal and external customers while consistently delivering solutions that exceed expectations.
• Drives Results: Achieves challenging goals through disciplined execution, accountability, and a strong sense of urgency.
• Learning Agility: Quickly learns new concepts, processes, and technologies while effectively adapting to changing business needs and priorities.
• Adaptability: Remains effective under pressure, responds constructively to change, and successfully navigates ambiguity and shifting priorities.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Uses data, critical thinking, and sound judgment to solve daily shipping problems that arise.
• Communication: Communicates clearly, professionally, and effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of results, holds self and others accountable, and follows through on commitments.
• Integrity & Trust: Demonstrates honesty, professionalism, and ethical leadership while building credibility and trust throughout the organization.

Work Conditions

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical equipment, forklifts, and warehouse traffic.
• Full-time role requiring operational flexibility, including potential overtime, night, and weekend shifts.
• Moderate to high noise levels are common in production areas.

Physical Requirements

• Requires regular standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods, as well as squatting and climbing throughout manufacturing and warehouse environments.
• Ability to lift products or exert force up to 20 lbs. for 2/3 or more of the workday, and up to 50 lbs. for up to 1/3 of the workday.
• Ability to visually inspect products, equipment, and work areas.

About Us

Gibraltar Building Products is a leading North American building products manufacturer, with several manufacturing facilities across the United States and Canada. As the top supplier in the residential roof ventilation, drainage and roofing accessories markets, Gibraltar Building Products has extensive scale, top brands such as AirVent, Amerimax, Appleton Supply, Architectural Mailboxes, Award Metals, Berger, DOT Metals, Flamco, Florence, NorWesCo, Nu-Ray Metals, Millenium Metals, Quality Aluminum Products, SBC Supply, Southeastern Metals and Verde. Our portfolio of Brands can be found in the nation's largest home center retailers and building product distributors. Gibraltar Building Products is a segment of Gibraltar Industries, Inc (Nasdaq: Rock) a leading manufacturer and provider of products and services for the Residential, Agtech, and Infrastructure markets. To learn more about what makes us #GibraltarProud, visit our website: www.gibraltar1.com. Gibraltar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, arrest record, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.

Disclaimer

The information in this description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. It also does not contain a comprehensive inventory of the physical demands associated with the job.