Level 1 Dist / Stores Techn

Owens Corning•Kansas City, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs the role of process expert for the warehousing process which includes, but is not limited to, the unloading, storage, loading and transporting of materials and finished goods, maintaining accurate records and inventory security. They will facilitate customer satisfaction by operating equipment and meeting process needs in a safe and timely manner to achieve delivery commitments at the Kansas City Plant and support the McCormick Warehouse as needed. Visually inspects materials, products tools and equipment for quality problems and responds to same according to corrective procedures. Uses tools and equipment as needed to painting and striping as required in the areas of Distribution and Stores.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write, and speak English
Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions
Must have the ability to multi-task
Must work well in team environment
Must have to ability to do basic mathematical calculations
Must be able to secure and maintain fork lift drivers license
Operate a computer
Learn how to operate the forklift on-board computer system
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent is required
Must be a US citizen or have the right to work in the US
Must be 18 years or older
Must be drug and alcohol free

Nice To Haves

Forklift driver certification preferred

Responsibilities

Participates in the safety and good housekeeping programs as established within the plant.
Adheres to rules and regulations, both internal and external, relative to environmental stewardship as well as responding to environmental emergencies in a safe and timely manner.
Operates material handling equipment and/or manually transports, loads, stores, re-stacks and consolidates finished goods for warehousing, fabricating and shipping.
Performs operator inspection of material handling equipment on each shift; checks fluid levels and various material handling equipment systems for malfunctions; replenishes fuel supply. Completes daily vehicle inspection forms.
Completes records and reports (including, but not limited to, load tickets, tallies, storing sheets, etc.).
Visually inspects and prepares rail cars and trucks prior to loading. Loads materials according to predetermined load patterns. Insures correct products and quantities are loads; closes and seals rail cars. Assigns seals and places seals and packing slip in trailer.
Visually inspects materials prior to loading for quality, packaging, product codes, etc. Sets aside any damaged or off-quality materials.
Assists with physical inventories and bay audits as assigned.
Activates on-board terminal for work assignment; reacts to on screen instructions and inputs responses.
Chocks truck wheels and positions dock levelers or ramps.
Stores in-process materials in designated areas as required.
Inspects and classifies rail cars and vans prior to loading. Insures safety regulations are met and that proper load patterns are utilized.
Inspects fire extinguishers in warehouse and shipping areas (including, but not limited to, mounted units, emergency truck extinguishers, etc.).
Inspects and insures the completion of their work through out the company area.
Operates material handling and other equipment.
Initiates requisitions and insures that equipment and/or material necessary for the completion of the assigned tasks is available. Works with management in initiating new equipment requisitions.
Operates vehicles (including, but not limited to, forklift, tractor, street sweeper, truck, cherry picker, scissors lift, etc.).
Notifies the appropriate personnel of any faulty operation or needed repairs accidents, breakdowns, delays or other problems affecting the completion of assigned tasks.