Forklift Operator-Extrusion 2nd Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands•North Brunswick Township, NJ

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., the company serves residential and commercial customers across new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets with a portfolio including vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems, and metal accessories. The company has over 18,800 team members across North America and is committed to corporate stewardship and ESG responsibility. The Forklift Operator will be responsible for operating a forklift to receive, deliver, and move materials throughout the manufacturing plant in North Brunswick, New Jersey. Key tasks include receiving orders from assembly lines, delivering requested materials, unloading truckloads, moving various materials like metal bins, cardboard gaylords, and scrap, assisting in setting the floor for proper motion, and supporting inventory periods.

Requirements

2-3 years of operating forklift experience.
High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification is mandatory.
Ability to read, write, and speak simple English as appropriate to a manufacturing environment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a continual basis above shoulder height and below the waist.
Must be able to read production tags, production paperwork, safety warning labels, and signs.
Must be able to verbally communicate with coworkers, leads, and supervisor regarding the production process and safety-related information.
Ability to perform basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division calculations.
Apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, physically demonstrated, or diagrammed form.
Ability to prioritize work tasks according to production requirements.
Knowledge of all safety practices and procedures established by OSHA.
Broad knowledge of production line mapping, products, and procedures.

Responsibilities

Operates forklift to receive, deliver, and otherwise move materials between and throughout our manufacturing plant in North Brunswick, New Jersey.
Receive orders from assembly lines and deliver requested materials.
Use a forklift to unload truckloads and move materials around the facility, including metal bins, cardboard gaylords, and scrap and waste generated in the 2nd shift.
Assist in setting our floor for proper motion, along with supporting the inventory periods of record.
Load and unload incoming and outgoing shipments in accordance with safety protocols.
Verify and process incoming shipments against purchase orders and packing slips.
Prepare outbound shipments by properly packaging, labeling, and documenting materials.
Operate material-handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
Organize storage areas to ensure efficient space utilization.
Moves PVC scrap materials from the staging area into the grinder.
Moves full lineal bins from the fabrication to the warehouse staging area.
Supports production lines: from the start of the shift to the end of the shift (Handover).
Receives order lists, incoming radio calls, or in-person requests for PVC materials.
Must prioritize orders and determine the sequence of delivery.
Must identify when to stop one task and begin another based on production needs.
Report any discrepancies or damages to the supervisor.
Assist with general warehouse maintenance, organization, and inventory.
Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
Must be able to safely and effectively operate the forklift, using both hands and feet, as well as visual and auditory senses.