Forklift Operator

Johns Manville; Fernley (NV); On-site; USD 28,151 - 40,094; Full time

Job summary

Johns Manville in Fernley, NV is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support distribution operations. You will load and unload goods, pick orders, and help maintain safety and housekeeping across the shift.

Responsibilities include meeting shipping deadlines, optimizing storage, and assisting with receiving and shipping tasks. A minimum of 1 year warehouse experience and a High School Diploma are required, with forklift experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in warehouse and distribution.
• Forklift experience required, sit-down, propane preferred.
• Ability to load and unload flatbeds and dry vans.
• Good communication skills.
• Integrity.
• Time management.
• Organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Understanding of appointment system.

Responsibilities

• Show initiative in supporting safety, plant wide.
• Identify and report any mechanical or operational difficulty with truck, car or other equipment.
• Uses safe work practices and always reports hazardous conditions.
• Ensure accurate order picking.
• Ensure orders meet shipping and receiving deadlines.
• Ensure high quality loading workmanship.
• Maximize FIFO and reduce scrap cost.
• Maximize storage space for finish good materials and staging area.
• Achieve company objectives and both internal and external customer expectations.
• Ensure storage and distribution meet high housekeeping standards.
• Ensure department's continuous compliance with internal and external policies and procedures.
• Assist in cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy and metrics are met.
• Ensure proper operation of equipment and housekeeping standards are maintained and filed.
• Complete special projects directed by distribution center manager and senior management.
• Assist with all receiving and shipping functions.

Skills

Forklift operation

Load/unload heavy goods

Safe work practices

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Understanding of appointment system

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift (sit-down, propane)

Job description

Who We Are

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium‑quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.

A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Compensation

The base hourly rate for this position is $24.77.

Schedule

Monday‑Friday, 6am‑2:30pm (occasional Saturdays as needed)

Responsibilities

• Show initiative in supporting safety, plant wide. Participate on committees as required.
• Identify and report any mechanical or operational difficulty with truck, car or other equipment.
• Uses safe work practices and always reports hazardous conditions.
• Ensure accurate order picking.
• Ensure orders meet shipping and receiving deadlines.
• Ensure high quality loading workmanship.
• Maximize FIFO and reduce scrap cost.
• Maximize storage space for finish good materials and staging area.
• Achieve company objectives and both internal and external customer expectations.
• Ensure storage and distribution meet high housekeeping standards.
• Ensure department's continuous compliance with internal and external policies and procedures.
• Assist in cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy and metrics are met.
• Ensure proper operation of equipment and housekeeping standards are maintained and filed.
• Complete special projects directed by distribution center manager and senior management.
• Assist with all receiving and shipping functions.

Leadership Responsibilities

There are no supervisory responsibilities for direct reports for this position.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in warehouse and distribution.
• Forklift experience required, sit down, propane preferred.
• Ability to load and unload flatbeds and dry vans.
• Good communication skills.
• Integrity.
• Time management.
• Organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Understanding of appointment system.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to manually lift, push or pull at least 50 pounds safely and with proper body mechanics, sometimes while in awkward positions.
• Use of hands (repetitive motion, grabbing, feeling, sensing, pulling).
• Ability to work safely in a fast‑paced, sometimes stressful work environment.
• Ability to safely and effectively work in an often‑dusty work environment that experiences a broad range of temperatures (very hot to very cold).
• Ability to withstand the rigors of working a 12‑hour (or 8‑hour) rotating shift schedule.
• Ability to bend, stoop or kneel repetitively.
• Ability to reach or work above the shoulder.
• Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.

Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage.