Warehouse Associate

Knauf North America; Albion (MI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in insulation manufacturing is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Albion, MI. The role involves operating forklifts, loading/unloading materials, and ensuring safety compliance. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, including a perfect attendance bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Vacation Time

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year forklift experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Load finished products into or out of trucks or railcars.
• Operate forklift/clamp truck to move materials.
• Adhere to all safety policies and report hazards.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Knauf Insulation North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer. We are wholly committed to the conservation of the environment while also sustainably developing and manufacturing a comprehensive line of acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, OEM and metal building applications, using post-consumer recycled materials.

We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment.

Pay Rate: $21.90/hour

Shift Premium: $.95/hour

Perfect Attendance Bonus: $.75/hour

Up to a 5% quarterly bonus!

We know how important your health, wellbeing, and financial strength is to you. To support you, we provide affordable benefits for you and your family members.

"Supporting all aspects of the individual — self, health, wealth and community”

Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!
• Virtual Medical Services
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% and fully vested day one)
• Paid parental leave
• Company paid life insurance
• Vacation time to enjoy getting away, and Paid Time Off (PTO) for unexpected illness
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A full-time work schedule that allows you to only work ½ the time!
• Plus, more!
  
  

Growth opportunities available!

Apply online or contact us to hear why our employees appreciate being part of the Knauf family!

Responsibilities

• Load finished products into or out of trucks or railcars in the proper manner to ensure customer quality.
• Read work order or follow oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
• Load and unload materials such as packaging supplies and finished goods to the proper warehouse area.
• Remain knowledgeable of warehouse fire protection system and procedures in case of fire.
• Operate forklift/clamp truck in a safe manner to move material, products and other items to designated areas.
• Operate industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
• Understand inventory procedures in bay areas, sorts and places materials according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
• Mark materials with identifying information, also monitor outgoing finished products.
• Record materials or items received or distributed and ensure accurate completion of all paperwork including move sheets, load sheet, etc.
• Review customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
• Label material with identifying information, as well as monitor outgoing finished products.
• Count items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards, accuracy and rotation of date codes.
• Use computer to enter records and maintains inventory records.
• Perform forklift equipment checks for each shift.
• Safely operate a forklift and other powered industrial vehicles.
• Adhere to all safety policies and report all identified hazards.
• Participate in any scheduled downtime, which includes cleaning equipment and designated areas throughout the plant.
• Drives the highest levels of employee retention and engagement to ensure a sustainable workforce.
• Fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the organization.
• Instills an environment of inclusion, where all employees feel that they can contribute and impact the company in a positive manner.
  
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year forklift experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
  
  

It is the policy of Knauf Insulation to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic prohibited by applicable law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Wholesale Building Materials

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