Forklift - Material Puller

Owens Corning; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Holidays and Vacation

401(k) with Company Match

Educational Scholarship Program

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Owens Corning Doors in Winchester, VA is seeking a Forklift Operator (Shipping/Receiving/Specials) to efficiently move product and raw materials within the facility. You will read schedules, stage, wrap, and ensure safe operation of forklifts while maintaining accurate shipping records.

Responsibilities include pre-shift forklift checks, stacking by size and customer, and coordinating with team members to meet production and shipping targets. Limited overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; forklift experience preferred.
• Must read and write English and demonstrate solid teamwork.
• Experience operating a forklift in a manufacturing setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Read shipping schedules and stage doors to create correct stacks for shipping.
• Stage for shipping once wrapped and conduct pre-shift forklift inspections.
• Operate forklift safely and in compliance with SOPs; fuel as needed.
• Pull items from wearhouse and consolidate orders for shipping.
• Direct workflow of warehouse attendants to expedite loading/unloading.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and perform related duties.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Lifting 50+ lbs

Multi-tasking

MS Word/Excel

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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Work Location & Shifts: 130 W. Brooke Rd, Winchester, VA

Pay: $20.00

This information is specific to the Winchester location and may not be applicable to other locations

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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

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance ( effective on Day 1 of employment)
• Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Benefits
• Paid Holidays and Vacation - ability to earn additional PTO each month
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Educational Scholarship Program
• Advancement Opportunities - we promote from within the company