Material Handler (Forklift)

Owens Corning; Stanley (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Corning in Stanley, VA is seeking a Core Forklift operator for 2nd shift (Mon-Thu, 3:00pm-1:30am). The role requires safe forklift operation, precise material handling, and the ability to read schedules and differentiate stock from profile materials to support line throughput.

You will load/unload, move and stage raw materials and doors, verify core requirements, and maintain accurate material flow across the plant.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge reading/interpreting schedules and distinguishing stock vs. profile materials.
• Advanced knowledge of SKU's, material cut requirements, and coordinating material flow.
• Forklift operating skills to load/unload, move and stack materials with safety.
• Ability to use a measuring tape to 16th and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to load, unload, move, and place raw materials and doors.
• Verify core material requirements and direct handling to routers/lines as needed.
• Maintain accurate material flow and recover/return materials to bins.
• Communicate clearly with upstream and downstream departments and follow schedules.

Skills

Forklift operation

Schedule interpretation

Material handling

Safety procedures

Measuring tape use

Job description

Core Forklift

Schedule-2nd Shift Monday- Thursday 3:00pm-1:30am

Payrate: 20.00 hourly plus 2.00 Shift Differential

Advanced knowledge of reading/interpreting schedules, distinguish what can be pulled from stock vs. profile required, pulls accurate materials from main whose/storage trailers, knowledge of material locations, takes core to layup lines, ability to direct core that requires cutting to the core saw and core requiring profiling to the routers. Verify and ensure the core strips required for 7/0 & 8/0 doors are with the core materials brought to the lines. Stocks leftover materials/ components. Ability to maneuver lift truck safely in tight spaces and recover/return materials to bins.

Advanced knowledge of SKU's, material cut requirements, and coordinating material flow to/off routers, core saw, layup lines. Forklift knowledge and safety procedures, core types, use of tape measures. Pull core requirements.

Forklift operating skills to load/unload, lift, move, place, stack raw materials and doors, navigate throughout plant, including populated and small areas, perform safety procedures, read/interpret schedules/tickets, Use measuring tape - to 16th.

Moderate supervision, running from schedule, and flexibility to coordinate Hot Rush/Remake demands. Verification of correct materials.

Duties and tasks in which the employee has the authority to act and must be performed without supervision.

Constantly getting on/off lift truck to manually lift/slide/flip materials or doors (max. 50 lbs.), bending, lifting, twisting - Picking up materials and disposing as necessary.

Fast-paced job, constant need forklift with little time between taking off product and reloading product. High degree of concentration and attention to details required consistently.

Constant and clear communication with upstream and downstream departments is required.

Mildly controlled environment - can expect cold and heat during extreme weather conditions. Moderate core dust.

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. 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.