Material Handler Associate

BMI Suomi (Icopal Oy, Icopal Katto Oy, Ormax Tiilikatot); Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

GAF is seeking a Material Handler Associate to manage shipping process flow, ensure accurate and timely order fulfillment, and support the warehouse team. You will use pallet jacks and handheld computers to move pallets from staging to customer trucks, contributing to on-time deliveries.

The role requires flexibility for extended hours and potential 1st/2nd shift work, with a background in manufacturing and forklift operation.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 6 months prior manufacturing experience preferred, in a fast-paced environment.
• UPS Worldship experience preferred.
• Able to operate sit-down forklift and walkie rider; readiness for overtime and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Manage process flow in Shipping, fulfilling orders safely and promptly.
• Use handheld computers to load trucks and track progress.
• Support warehouse operations and back-up Shipping Clerks when needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Math skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

UPS Worldship

Sit-down forklift

Walkie rider

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. **Job Summary** The Material Handler Associate is ultimately responsible for managing process flow in our Shipping department. This includes safely & properly fulfilling orders for our customers promptly. Using tools such as pallet jacks, material handlers transition pallets of product to our order staging area and ultimately onto the customer truck for shipment to the product's final destination. The Shipping Material Handler works in Burgaw, NC, and partners with the Logistics team to support the warehouse and our customers. **Essential Duties*** Knowledge of GAF products & parts and have an ongoing awareness of availability.* Work as a team to fulfill orders for all customers in a safe and time sensitive manner.* Utilize handheld computers for loading trucks and for tracking progress.* Work in other areas as business needs require.* Maintain a good attitude toward company policies, processes, regulations and procedures.* Teamwork-oriented and open-minded, willing to adapt to new techniques and processes.* Flexibility is a must, able to work extended hours and multiple positions on 1st and/or 2nd shift as dictated by business needs.* Ability to perform administrative tasks as required.* Back-up for Shipping Clerks, Receiving Coordinator, UPS, general shipping, and other duties as required.* Must be able to climb ladders and/or stairs.* Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery.* Physical ability to use a pallet truck for pulling orders.* Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds several times throughout the day. **Qualifications Required*** H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required* 6 months prior manufacturing experience in a fast paced environment. Required* Prior UPS Worldship experience Preferred* Available to work overtime on short notice, nights, holidays and weekends.* Prior Working Knowledge of Bar Coded Inventory management system desirable.* Ability to communicate, both written and orally, by means of radio or telephone, computer problems, product shortages, and other order issues.* Basic math skills addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.* Performs assigned tasks with minimal supervision.* Ability to differentiate various stock items and product differences.* Ability to operator a sit-down forklift and walkie rider.* Ability to work cooperatively and to conduct oneself in a professional manner in the course of performing the job.* Ability to read orders and record information in English* Internal Applicant Requirement: Anyone having a corrective action at Level 3 or higher in the past 12 months is ineligible to apply. **Physical Demands*** Stationary Position - Rarely* Move/Traverse - Frequently* Stationary Position/Seated - Occasionally* Transport/Lifting - Frequently* Transport/Carrying - Frequently* Exerting Force/Pushing - Occasionally* Exerting Force/Pulling - Occasionally* Ascend/Descend - Occasionally* Balancing - Rarely* Reaching - Occasionally* Handling - Frequently* Grasping - Rarely* Communicate/Talking - Frequently* Communicate/Hearing - Frequently* Repetitive Motions - Frequently* Coordination - Frequently **Working Conditions*** Extreme cold - Occasionally* Extreme heat - Occasionally* Humid - Occasionally* Wet - Rarely* Noise - Frequently* Hazards - Occasionally* Temperature Change - Frequently* Atmospheric Conditions - Occasionally* Vibration - Occasionally **Travel Requirements:** 0%Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.Base Hourly Rate: $24.64