Forklift - Material Puller

Owens Corning; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Corning is seeking a Forklift Operator to transport products and raw materials within the manufacturing facility. The role involves staging, loading/unloading, and ensuring safety and compliance with forklift operations.

Responsibilities include reading shipping schedules, stocking, and maintaining accurate records while working in a fast-paced environment with overtime as needed. English literacy and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required or waived with relevant experience.
• Prior forklift operation in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• English reading and writing skills required.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Read/interprets shipping schedules and stage doors for shipping.
• Stage for shipping once wrapped and consolidate orders.
• Perform pre-shift forklift inspections for safety and compliance.
• Fuel and operate forklifts safely throughout the facility.
• Direct warehouse attendants to expedite loading and unloading of materials.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment and follow SOPs.

Skills

Forklift safety

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Multi-tasking

Analytical skills

Self-driven

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Forklift Operator (Shipping/Receiving/Specials)

Overview :

To adequately and efficiently transport product, raw materials, etc. from location to location within the manufacturing facility. Ensure all product is transported in a safe manner.

Responsibilities:

• Reads/interprets shipping schedules, stages doors, sorts by length, width, customer, core type to create correct stacks for shipping
• Stages for shipping once wrapped
• Conduct pre-shift inspection of the forklift to ensure safety and operational compliance
• Fuel forklifts as required
• Provide safe operation of forklift throughout the facility. Abide by all safety rules and regulations required with forklift operation
• Pull all production wrap lines as required
• Consolidate all orders for shipping
• Receive items into the facility/Ships all items correct to the customer
• Pay attention to detail when pulling items from Wearhouse based on work order
• Must be able to work extended hours and overtime as needed both daily and on weekends if business need requires
• Replace pallets/runners as necessary to maintain a safe working environment
• Must understand all shipping documents in order to understand the space required for product
• Directs work of warehouse attendants and operators to efficiently expedite the loading and unloading of materials
• Will also perform other related duties as assigned, which may not be specifically listed in the job description
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
• Self-driven, accountable, high integrity, open communicator, strong work ethic
• Required to mount and dismount forklift multiple times per day
• Forklift knowledge and safety procedures
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to organize and maintain detailed records
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and have ability to multi-task
• Desirable (but not required): Intermediate computer skills in programs such as MS Word, MS Excel and Outlook, with fast and accurate data entry skills
• Ability to lift to 50+ lbs.
• Regular attendance and timeliness is an essential function of the job in order to avoid having any disruptions in production and customer service
• Follow all operational and safety SOP’s as written.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. (This requirement can be waived depending on the candidate’s experience)
• Prior forklift operation in manufacturing environment
• 2-3 Years in the field or related area
• Must read and write English
• Must demonstrate solid teamwork abilities