Forklift - Material Puller

Owens Corning • Winchester, VA

56d • Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator transports products and raw materials between locations within the manufacturing facility, ensuring safe and efficient handling. This role supports shipping, receiving, and special orders at the Winchester, Virginia location. Pay is $20.00 per hour, and multiple shifts are available.

The operator stages and sorts doors for shipping, pulls production wrap lines and warehouse items according to work orders, consolidates orders, and receives and ships items accurately. The role includes forklift inspections and fueling, replacing pallets or runners as needed, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and directing warehouse attendants and operators during loading and unloading. Extended hours and overtime, including weekends, may be required based on business needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; this requirement may be waived depending on the candidate's experience.
• Prior forklift operation experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2–3 years of experience in the field or a related area.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Demonstrated teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge of forklift operation and safety procedures.
• Ability to mount and dismount a forklift multiple times per day.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to organize and maintain detailed records.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.
• Regular attendance and timeliness.
• Ability to follow written operational and safety SOPs.

Nice To Haves

• Intermediate computer skills in MS Word, MS Excel, and Outlook, with fast and accurate data-entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret shipping schedules; stage and sort doors by length, width, customer, and core type to create correct shipping stacks.
• Stage wrapped product for shipping.
• Conduct pre-shift forklift inspections and fuel forklifts as required.
• Operate forklifts safely throughout the facility and follow applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Pull production wrap lines and warehouse items as required and according to work orders.
• Consolidate orders for shipping; receive items into the facility and ship items accurately to customers.
• Replace pallets and runners as necessary to maintain a safe working environment.
• Understand shipping documents to determine product space requirements.
• Direct warehouse attendants and operators to expedite loading and unloading of materials.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment and follow operational and safety SOPs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Work extended hours and overtime, including weekends, when required by business needs.

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.
• Advancement opportunities and promotion from within.
• $250 referral bonus.

What This Job Offers

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