Checker Loader Haul Down

GAF; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Dallas is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of ensuring product quality and safety in a fast-paced environment. You will have the opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to a culture that values community and teamwork. The company offers a supportive atmosphere where employees can thrive and innovate. If you are passionate about safety and quality, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Program

Free Financial Coaching

Referral Program

Product Rebates

401k Plan

Vacation Packages

Qualifications

• Must complete forklift training and obtain a GAF-Dallas license.
• Actively involved in promoting safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Transfer finished goods to storage and ensure product meets standards.
• Perform preventive maintenance checks on lift trucks.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Safety Practices

Product Quality Inspection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Team Summary
At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

The city of Dallas is home to one of the largest metropolitan cities in the US. Dallas draws families from all around who value diversity, culture and opportunities to match any city in the southwest. The GAF Dallas, TX site is located in the heart of Dallas and is a legacy site for GAF. Having been at the present location for over 80 years, GAF Dallas is committed to giving back to the community and providing a positive work environment where employees are proud to work. The GAF Dallas site is continuing to offer exciting opportunities for employees who value innovation and growth! If you are inspired by a safety-focused, fast-paced, and rewarding environment, this may be the perfect fit!

Job Summary

• Wears specified personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times: hard hat, ear plugs, safety glasses, safety shoes, and protective gloves. Required to be actively involved in following and promoting safe work practices. Reports all accidents, incidents, near misses, and injuries immediately to a supervisor.
• Propose and participate in implementation of changes to improve product quality, process capability and operational performance in key measures including safety, rates, scrap, etc.
• Must be able to successfully complete required forklift training and testing and obtain a GAF-Dallas license for any power equipment operated.
• Transfers finished goods produced from the production line to a designated storage location, weighs the last pallet of each color change, and fills out the Pallet Movement Ticket.
• Inspects product packaging coming off the line for holes, tears, open ends, and bundle overhang, etc. to ensure product meets visual standards. Ensures presence of accurate and legible product code dates. Ensures product is stacked to quality standards. Reports product that does not meet set standards.
• Assists with threading and lace up of the machine.
• Consolidates material in locations, and fills out pallet movement sheets for Logistics Planner.
• Keeps palletizer pallet dispenser filled to maintain production. Backup Palletizer Operator to apply slip-sheets to bottom pallets.
• Assists Scrap Hauler with remakes and destroying product in scrap pit and loading into dumpsters during upset conditions or as directed by supervisor.
• Responsible for housekeeping in all assigned work areas as designated by the
• supervisor.
• Performs preventive maintenance checks on the lift truck at the beginning of each shift and documents it on the Lift Truck Check Sheet.
• Performs additional tasks as assigned by the shipping or production supervisor.

Qualifications Required

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position -
• Move/Traverse -
• Stationary Position/Seated - Constantly
• Transport/Lifting - Frequently
• Transport/Carrying -
• Exerting Force/Pushing -
• Exerting Force/Pulling -
• Ascend/Descend -
• Balancing -
• Position Self/Stooping -
• Position Self/Kneeling -
• Position Self/Crouching -
• Position Self/Crawling -
• Reaching -
• Handling -
• Grasping -
• Feeling -
• Communicate/Talking -
• Communicate/Hearing -
• Repetitive Motions -
• Coordination -

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold - Frequently
• Extreme heat - Frequently
• Humid - Frequently
• Wet - Frequently
• Noise -
• Hazards -
• Temperature Change -
• Atmospheric Conditions -
• Vibration -

How We Protect What Matters Most: 1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 4. We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).