Forklift - Production

Owens Corning Foundation; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Medical Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Educational Assistance Program

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Owens Corning Foundation in Moreno Valley is hiring a Forklift Operator. The role involves operating a forklift to transport raw materials within the manufacturing site while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.

Ideal candidates should have 1-2 years of forklift experience and a strong attention to detail. Benefits include competitive medical insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of forklift experience with previous forklift certification required.
• Knowledge of safety SOPs and operational practices.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-shift inspection of the forklift to ensure safety.
• Operate forklift to load and/or move materials safely.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation experience

Strong eye/hand coordination

Ability to lift 50+ lbs

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Masonite is now proudly part of Owens Corning. Owens Corning is a global building and construction materials leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our four integrated businesses – Roofing, Insulation, Doors, and Composites – provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique material science, manufacturing, and market knowledge to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders, and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2023 sales of $9.7 billion.

Hiring Immediately!

Pay: The hourly pay rate range for this position is $21.00 + benefits. Base pay will vary within the range depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This information is specific to Moreno Valley and may not be applicable to other locations.

• Competitive Medical Insurance – eligible for free or reduced cost premium
• Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Benefits
• Paid Holidays – ability to earn additional PTO each month
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Educational Assistance Program
• Advancement Opportunities – we promote from within the company

Overview

To adequately and efficiently transport product, raw materials, etc. from location to location within the manufacturing facility. Reads order, gathers ordered materials/doors manually or with forklift, sorts for proper stacking, applies place cards, stages for loading. Ensure all product is transported in a safe manner.

What you will do

• Conduct pre-shift inspection of the forklift to ensure safety and operational compliance
• Fuel forklifts as required and perform safety checks on the lift
• Provide safe operation of forklift throughout the facility. Abide by all safety rules and regulations required with forklift operation
• Place pallets of finished door stacks on wrapper with forklift
• Pull all production wraps lines as required out of designated areas
• Required to mount and dismount forklift multiple times per day
• Separate all disposable material into the designated areas
• Must be able to work extended hours and overtime as needed both daily and on weekends if business need requires
• Position will require appropriate certification to operate equipment
• Operate forklift to load and/or move materials
• Supply production areas with needed materials from inventory
• Load/unload, lift, move, place, stack raw materials and doors
• Navigates throughout plant, including populated and small areas
• Supports the manufacturing process through inspection and aid to machine operators
• Inspect doors and make minor repairs
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Performs any other duties as assigned

What you will need

• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred but not required
• Prior forklift operation in manufacturing environment
• 1-2 years of forklift experience with previous forklift certification, required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
• Strong eye/hand coordination and ability to stand for long continuous hours
• Self-driven, accountable, high integrity, open communicator, strong work ethic
• Required to mount and dismount forklift multiple times per day
• Constant attention to detail and accuracy of material placement
• 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 the ability to multi-task
• 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

Safe Production

Masonite strives to maintain a target 0% safety incident rate. Safe production weaves worker safety with efficient production into our daily operations. We keep safety at utmost importance and want our employees to go home in the same condition as they arrived at work.

Background Check: Owens Corning is a Fair Chance employer and will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. We will make a written individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

Nearest Major Market: Riverside
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles