Forklift - Shipping

Owens Corning; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Adoption Benefits

Paid Holidays

Vacation

401(k) Match

Educational Scholarship

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Owens Corning in Janesville, WI is seeking a forklift/warehouse team member to transport materials within the plant and ensure safe, efficient shipping. You will read shipping schedules, stage doors, and inspect forklifts to maintain safety and product flow on the production floor.

The role requires the ability to work extended hours, pass a background check and drug screen, and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while ensuring accuracy in paperwork and packaging.

Qualifications

• Preferably one year experience in a manufacturing setting.
• HS Diploma or GED preferred.
• Able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

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 Warehouse 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
• 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

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Shipping/Receiving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Work Location & Shifts

2727 Venture Dr. Janesville, WI 1st shift only

Pay

The hourly pay rate range for this position is $21.00. This information is specific to Janesville and may not be applicable to other locations.

We heard you knock!

We understand that people are key. We are a composite of diverse people who come together by showing support and respect to one another. We hold the door open for each other and for new ideas. We continuously strive to improve both our products and our customers’ experiences. This drive leads us to revolutionize the door industry and help people walk through walls. Join us and make an impact each day you work.

Overview

To transport product adequately and efficiently, raw materials, etc. from location to location within the manufacturing facility. Ensure all product is transported in a safe manner. Employees are cooperative and willing to apply their skills in a variety of venues by rotating positions as needed to achieve success.

What You Will Need

• Preferably one year experience in manufacturing setting
• HS Diploma or GED preferred
• Able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen

What You Will Do

• 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 Warehouse 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
• 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

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

Our Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance - effective first day 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
• $250 Referral bonus

Safe Production

Owens Corning 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.

Open to extraordinary!