Forklift - Production

Owens Corning; Nevada (IA); Hybrid; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Corning is seeking a Night Shift Forklift Operator to support production operations in the United States. The role emphasizes safe forklift operation, material handling, and maintaining production flow on the night shift.

Responsibilities include loading and moving materials, staging for shipping, and adhering to safety policies while ensuring timely production and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Models OC Core Values and leadership competencies.
• Ability to receive forklift certification.
• Ability to work independently when needed.
• Utilizes strong leadership skills to build a cohesive and high performing team.
• Demonstrated a high degree of accuracy.
• Makes effective use of work time.
• High level of mental alertness.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Thorough knowledge of all areas of primary production positions.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted.
• Stand/walk for a full work shift of 10 hours.
• Mount and dismount forklift multiple times per day.
• Maintains good attendance and punctuality as defined in the Attendance Policy.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to load and/or move materials.
• Place pallets of finished products on wrappers and manage production lines.
• Separate all disposable material into designated areas.
• Loading all lines as per production requirements.
• Staging and organizing incoming product to maximize flow.
• Removing machined product from lines and staging for shipping.
• Keep raw materials and packaging stocked as necessary.
• Assist in finishing and packaging of completed units.
• Supply production areas with materials from inventory.
• Load/unload, lift, move, place, stack raw materials.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Leadership

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Attention to detail

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Night Shift

5:05 pm – 3:35 am., Monday - Thursday; occasional OT on Fridays

Purpose

This Forklift Operator position works in the business by ensuring the processes run smoothly and efficiently and helps manage the processes and programs for the production crew.

Safety

• Ensure the safety of all personnel by following established safety policies and housekeeping standards
• Conduct pre-shift inspection of the forklift to ensure safety and operational compliance
• Provide safe operation of forklift throughout the facility. Abide by all safety rules and regulations required with forklift operation

Quality

• Completes audits to ensure quality requirements and standards are met

Production

• Places pallets of finished door stacks on wrapper with forklift
• Pull all production wraps lines as required out of designated areas
• Separate all disposable material into the designated areas
• Loading all lines as per the production requirements.
• Staging and organizing incoming product to the department to maximize flow.
• Removing machined product from the lines and stage for shipping.
• Keep raw materials and packaging materials stocked, as necessary.
• Assist in finishing and packaging of completed units.
• Operate forklift to load and/or move materials
• Supply production areas with materials needed from inventory
• Load/unload, lift, move, place, stack raw materials
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment

Education

• HS Diploma or equivalent preferred

Minimum Qualifications

• Models OC Core Values and leadership competencies
• Ability to receive forklift certification
• Ability to work independently when needed
• Utilizes strong leadership skills to build a cohesive and high performing team
• Demonstrated a high degree of accuracy
• Makes effective use of work time
• High level of mental alertness
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Thorough knowledge of all areas of primary production positions
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted
• Stand/walk for a full work shift of 10 hours
• Mount and dismount forklift multiple times per day
• Maintains good attendance and punctuality as defined in the Attendance Policy

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.

Nearest Major Market: Reno
Nearest Secondary Market: Tahoe