Forklift Driver

Owens Corning • Winchester, VA

16d • Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Driver transports products and raw materials efficiently between locations within the manufacturing facility and ensures that all materials are handled safely. Employees are expected to be cooperative and willing to apply their skills in different roles as needed. The position is based at 130 West Brook Rd. in Winchester, Virginia, and works the second shift from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The hourly pay rate is $21.00 plus a $2.00 shift premium. The position may require extended hours and overtime, including weekends, when business needs require it.

Requirements

• Able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Knowledge of forklift operation and safety procedures.
• Able to mount and dismount a forklift multiple times per day.
• Able to work independently and effectively in a team environment.
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform the essential functions safely and effectively.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to organize and maintain detailed records.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds.
• Able to work extended hours and overtime as needed, including weekends when business needs require it.
• Self-driven, accountable, high-integrity, open communicator with a strong work ethic.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably one year of experience in a manufacturing setting.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Intermediate computer skills in programs such as MS Word, MS Excel, and Outlook, with fast and accurate data-entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret shipping schedules; stage doors and sort them by length, width, customer, and core type to create correct shipping stacks.
• Stage wrapped products for shipping.
• Conduct pre-shift forklift inspections to ensure safety and operational compliance.
• Fuel forklifts as required.
• Operate forklifts safely throughout the facility and follow applicable forklift safety rules and regulations.
• Pull production wrap lines as required.
• Consolidate orders for shipping.
• Receive items into the facility and ship items correctly to customers.
• Pay attention to detail when pulling warehouse items based on work orders.
• Replace pallets and runners as necessary to maintain a safe working environment.
• Understand shipping documents to determine the space required for products.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Follow operational and safety standard operating procedures.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance effective on the first day of employment.
• Paid parental leave and adoption benefits.
• Paid holidays and vacation, with the ability to earn additional PTO each month.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Educational scholarship program.
• $250 referral bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED