Warehouse Technician

Owens Corning; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Bonuses

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision

Job summary

Owens Corning Rockford IL is seeking a Warehouse Technician to move product from production to storage and load shipments for customer delivery. You will operate a forklift, use an RF Terminal, and stage material for efficient dispatch while maintaining a clean, safe work area.

The role requires basic math, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and a High School diploma or GED. SAP experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience using an RF Terminal (scan gun).
• SAP experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Move product from production lines to warehouse areas.
• Load shipments and stage material for pending orders.
• Operate forklift safely and follow route sheets and SOPs.
• Maintain housekeeping and a clean work area.
• Read staging reports and record inventory movements in the WMS.

Skills

Math skills

Independence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF Terminal

SAP

Job description

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The Owens Corning Rockford IL is a premier manufacturing facility that manufactures extruded polystyrene foam board insulation for primary use in the construction industry.

• Non-union plant employing about 70 employees across 4 shifts.
• We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all, while also meeting our obligations to preserve the environment
• We proudly support our local community with fundraisers, activities, and group donations

Summary

The role of a warehouse technician is to ensure that product is moved from the production floor and put away in the appropriate area of the warehouse while also loading shipments on various types of platforms for customer delivery. A warehouse technician is also relied upon to move material within the warehouse for consolidation of space and for staging of material for pending shipments.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Able to move product from both production lines to the appropriate location in warehouse:

• Use dual-front tire forklift to physically move units in to and around warehouse
• Utilize RF Terminal to properly designate location of material within the warehouse management information system
• Observe safety processes and procedures at all times

Maintain acceptable housekeeping standards:

• Maintain a clean work environment through regular housekeeping and cleaning
• Ability to utilize the in house floor scrubber to aid in cleaning.
• Complete all housekeeping activities in a safe manner

Staging product for pending scheduled shipments:

• Ability to read staging reports for product and quantity
• Use forklift to move the appropriate material and quantity of product to staging area
• Utilize RF terminal to properly scan said product to staging location
• Complete all staging activities in a safe manner

Ability to fulfill shipments by placing them on various types of transportation platforms:

• While observing safety processes and procedures, use forklift to place required product on to vehicle
• Ability to generate and read paperwork and leverage knowledge of warehouse layout to efficiently load product
• Utilize RF terminal to electronically record movement of inventory to order from warehouse information system.
• Follow route sheets to understand where material is stored in warehouse.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to do basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to accomplish tasks without direct supervision

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Experience using a radio frequency terminal (commonly referred to as an “RF Terminal” or “scan gun”)
• SAP experience is preferred but not required

Essential Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Ability to routinely lift up to 40 lbs. without assistance
• Work up to 12 hours in hot/cold manufacturing environment
• Walk/stand on concrete floor continuously for up to 12 hours
• Safeguard self with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - steel-toed shoes, eye protection (glasses, goggles, and/or facemask) hearing protection and long-sleeved shirt (with shirt tail tucked in) as necessary for task
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Multiple comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription options
• Quarterly VIP Bonuses
• Healthy living incentives and rewards
• Paid Time Off

Company Paid Basic Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages - including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position - to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). 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.