Warehouse Utility Worker

Saint--gobain; Semora (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account options

Job summary

Saint-Gobain is seeking a Warehouse Utility – General to support production and shipments in our facility. You will safely operate forklifts and heavy equipment, move materials, and assist in inbound/outbound logistics to keep production flowing.

This role offers a flex shift schedule, teamwork, safety training, and opportunities to contribute to 5S and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of manufacturing and forklift experience.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Safely load gypsum board products onto trailers and railcars for customer shipments.
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment to move products and materials throughout the warehouse.
• Perform inbound receiving activities, including unloading trucks and managing material storage areas.
• Operate and maintain the dunnage machine to support shipment preparation.
• Operate front-end loaders and other heavy equipment to receive raw materials and feed production systems.
• Coordinate with production teams to ensure the correct materials are delivered to production hoppers.
• Monitor and manage raw material inventory storage areas and maintain proper material segregation.
• Conduct equipment inspections and basic autonomous maintenance activities.
• Identify product quality issues and assist in maintaining shipment quality standards.
• Support inventory management through cycle counts and inventory verification activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while supporting 5S initiatives.
• Participate in daily team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Utilize computer systems to complete safety training, documentation, and assigned tasks.
• Assist with general warehouse and housekeeping activities as needed to support operational requirements.

Skills

Forklift operation

Heavy equipment operation

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

This is a flex shift - may vary to support production process.
Typically -
12PM - 8PM MON - THUR (Production Days)
8:30AM - 4:30PM - Friday

Are you someone who enjoys hands-on work, operating equipment, and being an essential part of a fast-paced manufacturing operation?

As a Warehouse Utility – General, you'll play a critical role in ensuring materials and finished products move safely and efficiently throughout our facility. This dynamic position offers variety each day, with opportunities to operate forklifts, heavy equipment, and material handling systems while supporting production, shipping, receiving, and inventory activities. If you're safety-focused, adaptable, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team, this is an excellent opportunity to build your skills and make a direct impact on plant performance.

Key Areas of Focus & Core Responsibilities

• Safely load gypsum board products onto trailers and railcars for customer shipments.
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment to move products and materials throughout the warehouse.
• Perform inbound receiving activities, including unloading trucks and managing material storage areas.
• Operate and maintain the dunnage machine to support shipment preparation.
• Operate front-end loaders and other heavy equipment to receive raw materials and feed production systems.
• Coordinate with production teams to ensure the correct materials are delivered to production hoppers.
• Monitor and manage raw material inventory storage areas and maintain proper material segregation.
• Conduct equipment inspections and basic autonomous maintenance activities.
• Identify product quality issues and assist in maintaining shipment quality standards.
• Support inventory management through cycle counts and inventory verification activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while supporting 5S initiatives.
• Participate in daily team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Utilize computer systems to complete safety training, documentation, and assigned tasks.
• Assist with general warehouse and housekeeping activities as needed to support operational requirements.

Is this job for you ?

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two or more years of manufacturing and forklift experience required.
• Heavy equipment or front-end loader experience preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a team-based environment.
• Strong communication skills and adaptability to changing priorities and schedules.
• Experience with autonomous maintenance practices (clean, inspect, lubricate) is a plus.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to safely work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with exposure to industrial noise, dust, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors throughout varying weather conditions.
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and operation of industrial equipment throughout the shift.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as required to perform job duties safely.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
  Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all safety requirements.
• Requires continuous visual attention and situational awareness while operating forklifts, front-end loaders, and other industrial equipment.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate equipment controls and perform routine inspections and maintenance activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and safely with team members in an active production environment.
• Must be able to work assigned schedules and adapt to shift changes based on business and production needs.

A little more about us

Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904, as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.
A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world's largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [emailprotected] .

Benefits in joining us

At Saint-Gobain, our goal is to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support your well-being and improve daily life for you and your family. We value your contribution to our purpose, Making the World a Better Home, and your Total Rewards package aims to help you plan for the future you want.
Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:

• Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want

• Group Legal
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child & Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program