Material Handler

Johns Manville Corp - Berkshire Hathaway; Vonore (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Join Johns Manville Corp - Berkshire Hathaway as a Material Handler in Vonore, TN. This role requires the safe movement and loading of raw and finished goods, operating forklifts, and maintaining accurate records.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience with computerized systems. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including health, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate a forklift and handle materials safely.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED and related training.
• Experience with computerized systems for shipping.

Responsibilities

• Moves, loads, and unloads raw and finished goods.
• Operates forklift and maintains equipment.
• Keeps accurate records of materials loaded or unloaded.

Skills

Safe working practices

Forklift operation

Computerized systems

Count and verify materials

Preventive maintenance

Problem solving

Time management

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Material Handäler

Vonore TN | Hillsboro TX | Penbryn NJ
R26_1014
Full time

Compensation
The base hourly rate for this position is $28.96.

Summary
Moves, loads, and unloads; raw, in-process, finished goods and supplies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Uses safe working practices and reports hazardous conditions at all times.
• Operates forklift to remove rolls or boxes to store in proper warehouse location.
• Loads truck with finished goods, according to orders, using forklift, forklift attachments, hand trucks, dollies or manually as required.
• Unloads raw, in-process, packaging or finished materials and supplies as directed and transports to proper storage areas.
• Required to know how to use two computerized systems in order to ship product: barcode system which translates information scanned into a detailed pack list; SAP System in which the operator must enter to find out customer and product to be shipped. Must then enter data into system and confirm for billing reasonable for final billing info. Must be able to restart systems after computer shut-down.
• Counts, verifies, and keeps records of materials loaded, unloaded or transferred within the plant by computer or manually.
• Prepares material for shipment by packing, banding, stenciling, stretch wrapping, weighing, etc.
• Inspects mobile equipment prior to use and performs preventative maintenance work such as checking and filling with oil, water, fuel, etc. (must be able to lift fuel cylinder).
• Operates power sweeper to clean designated areas. Sweeps and shovels materials as needed.
• Drives truck or car to make pick‑up deliveries on occasion.
• Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly.
• Reports time and production as directed.
• Empties scrap containers into proper disposal containers as needed.
• Unloads scrap bales from baler and stores for scrap disposal.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

• Analytical – Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Design – Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving – Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Customer Service – Responds promptly to customer needs; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication – Listens and gets clarification; participates in meetings.
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Cost Consciousness – Conserves organizational resources.
• Diversity – Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment‑free environment; builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.
• Judgement – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision‑making process; makes timely decisions.
• Motivation – Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative – Volunteers readily; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation – Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills
Working knowledge of SAP.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Benefits
Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee‑paid. 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. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax-saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long‑term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.