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GAF; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

GAF is building a new plant in Newton, Kansas, and is hiring a Supply Chain Associate I to move raw materials and finished goods safely in a high-volume manufacturing setting. You will report to the shipping supervisor and practice strict FIFO inventory control, with focus on safety, accuracy, and teamwork.

In this entry-level role, you will learn to operate industrial equipment, perform safety inspections, and support daily packing and loading, while maintaining real-time data accuracy for the

Qualifications

• Commitment to safety.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Team player with collaboration.
• Situational awareness around moving machinery.
• Ability to pivot quickly during supply chain disruptions.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Basic math for counting and pallet quantities.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safe and clean work environment.
• Participate in safety, continuous improvement, and 5S initiatives.
• Maintain safety policy compliance and inspect equipment.
• Safely move raw materials and finished goods with industrial equipment.
• Safely unload raw materials and load to trucks or rail cars.
• Complete inbound/outbound paperwork and note discrepancies.
• Perform counts and quality checks during receiving and loading.
• Use warehousing systems and handheld scanners for real-time data.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Team player

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Job description

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

About GAF - Newton, Kansas

Newton is a vibrant Kansas community founded in 1871 on a spirit of work, from its earliest days as a railroad, agriculture and cattle drive hub. With a population of about 20,000, Newton and neighboring North Newton features an active arts community, three National Historic Districts, a variety of museums, trails, restaurants, shops and attractions, Bethel College, award winning school districts, a championship golf course, first-class convention center and many other amenities. This collaborative region is close to dynamic Wichita and may be the next best place for you to call home, in GAF's newest "Field of Dreams!"

New Plant, New Opportunities

If you haven't been part of a greenfield startup, now is your chance. GAF is the North American leader in residential roofing materials. We are honored to be constructing our newest shingle manufacturing facility in Newton KS and hiring is underway as we build our initial plant leadership team. Due to our investment in training and the development of employees, you will have the opportunity to travel to our other locations, engage with peers, support the hiring of plant staff and participate in the design and construction of the facility. Expect your first years to be rewarding and challenging with an amazing team fully supporting you. You will wear many hats during the construction and commissioning phases of the project, and ease into your steady role over time.

Job Summary

The Supply Chain Associate I serves as the critical foundation of the Supply Chain team, primarily responsible for the movement of raw materials and finished goods within a high-volume manufacturing environment. Reporting directly to the shipping supervisor, this entry-level role focuses on mastering the safe operation of industrial material handling equipment, including but not limited to forklifts to ensure that both raw materials and finished goods are positioned correctly for production and shipping.

This role is defined by meticulous operational discipline, requiring the Associate to safeguard inventory integrity through strict adherence to FIFO principles and verification of packing slips. Success relies on a high degree of spatial awareness for safe equipment operation, an unwavering commitment to HAZMAT compliance as necessary, and the technical diligence to perform daily safety inspections without exception.

Essential Duties

• Champion a safe and clean work environment, embedding safety as the highest priority within our culture.
• Participate in safety, continuous improvement, and 5S initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with safety policies and procedures, conduct inspections of plant areas and/or equipment, and ensure deficiencies found are resolved or appropriately communicated.
• Safely operate industrial equipment to efficiently move raw materials, and/or finished goods to appropriate plant location
• Safely unload raw materials and load finished goods from/to commercial trucks and/or rail cars
• Accurately complete inbound/outbound paperwork, identifying discrepancies on the BOL, damaged loads or product and raise awareness to plant leadership immediately
• Perform accurate counts and quality checks during the receiving and loading process. Report any discrepancies or damages immediately
• Use the appropriate warehouse management system and handheld scanners to track material movement, ensuring real-time data accuracy for the broader supply chain team
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications Required

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• 1+ years in a safety sensitive position within an industrial, distribution or manufacturing environment

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A demonstrated commitment to safety
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work as a team player
• Situational awareness in plants with moving machinery, overhead hazards and pedestrian walkways
• Strong communication skills required when working with employees at all levels of the organization, third party logistics providers, rail carriers, and truck drivers.
• Ability to pivot quickly to supply chain disruptions
• Able to work under limited supervision make independent judgement and decisions as necessary.
• Ability to identify problems and resolve conflicts within a collaborative, team-driven environment
• Basic mathematical skills required for counting during receiving and verifying pallet/load quantiti