Receiving/Chemical unloader

Johns Manville Corp - Berkshire Hathaway; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Manville in Hazleton, PA is seeking a Receiving/Chemical unloader to support warehouse operations and meet daily customer demand. You will help run an efficient operation, train new operatives, ensure inventories and stock movements are accurate, and monitor KPIs while promoting safety.

The incumbent should have a High School diploma or GED, SAP Warehouse Management System experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Experience with SAP Warehouse Management System required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in running an efficient warehouse operation to meet targets.
• Train new Warehouse operatives.
• Ensure inventories are accurate.
• Ensure stock movements are recorded accurately.
• Identify system improvements and recommend changes.
• Review ways to reduce waste or damage.
• Assist in planning future capacity requirements.
• Communicate priorities and requirements to staff.
• Report progress to Warehouse Supervisor/Manager.
• Demonstrate supervisory and team leadership skills.
• Maintain good communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Communication skills

Time management

Leadership potential

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP Warehouse Management System

Microsoft Office

Job description

Receiving/Chemical unloader Hazleton PA R26_1575 Full time

Who We Are

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.

A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Compensation

The base hourly rate for this position is $32.03.

This position is responsible for communicating and supporting JM core values and delivering the JM experience.

Supporting the Management Team with the day-to-day operation of the warehouse and ensuring the warehouse operation in achieving business targets. Provide line management to the team, coordinating their workloads, providing support to ensure that the team delivers, monitoring any issues, and ensuring production targets, KPIs, and quality standards are met to meet the requirements of the customer daily load counter. Develop the team by focusing on individual performance and support requirements to achieve high standards, while fostering a culture of working safely.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in running an efficient warehouse operation which can fulfill operational and customer demand and meet set targets
• Train new Warehouse operatives
• Ensure inventories are accurate
• Ensure stock movements are recorded accurately
• Identify any system improvements and make recommendations for change
• Review ways to reduce waste or damage
• Assist in planning future capacity requirements
• Communicate with staff on a regular basis to make them aware of priorities, targets and operational requirements
• Report progress updates, key achievements and any concerns to the Warehouse Supervisor and/or Manager
• Supervisory and Team Leader skills with the ability to motivate, develop and supervise others
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Leadership Responsibilities:

• There are no supervisory responsibilities for direct reports for this position, but this person must have the skills to interact as a leader with all plant department employees.

Requirements: (education, skills, and abilities)

• High School diploma or GED (required).
• Experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Experience with (SAP) Warehouse Management System (required). 1-3 years
• Computer applications using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel PowerPoint) (required).
• Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations.
• Ability to input data on computer to create daily reports.
• Accuracy in recordkeeping and in sorting, checking, counting, and verifying loads.
• Strong time management, organizational, planning, and self-motivation skills.

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to stand for extended periods
• The ability to manually lift, push or pull at least 50 pounds safely and with proper body mechanics, sometimes while in awkward positions.
• Use of hands (repetitive motion, grabbing, feeling, sensing, pulling)
• The ability to work safely in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful work environment
• The ability to safely and effectively work in an often-dusty work environment that experiences a broad range of temperatures (very hot to very cold).
• The ability to withstand the rigors of working a 12(or 8)-hour rotating shift schedule.
• The ability to bend, stoop or kneel repetitively.
• The ability to reach or work above the shoulder

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

Please Keep in Mind

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.

About Us

Johns Manville is a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, serving customers in more than 80 countries, supplying innovative products to the construction, aerospace, automotive, filtration and energy industries. With a more than 160-year legacy, we understand that our story continues to grow only with the right people saying, thinking and doing the right things. Make your story our story.

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.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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