Lift Truck Operator Shipping

Owens Corning•South Fulton, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Lift Truck Operator is to ensure all finished material is labeled, scanned, and placed in its proper location for storage, or on a flatbed for delivery to customers, by using a warehouse management system. The LTO is also responsible for loading or unloading all freight in compliance with D.O.T., and plant safety and operating procedures accurately and efficiently.

Requirements

Verifiable and sustained authorization to work in the United States
Able to safely operate a forklift and maintain site certification to operate powered industrial vehicle
Ability to work collaboratively with truck drivers in a positive and courteous manner
Good communication skills
Accountability and ownership for actions
Able to think under pressure and make quick decisions
Ability to work well in a team or alone
Able to communicate in English
Ability to read a tape measure and do basic math
Must be able to operate a computer or other keyboard instrument
Operate warehouse management system and scanning equipment

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP, Microsoft word and pull paperwork for drivers

Responsibilities

Take personal ownership to work safely each and everyday and hold other team members to the same high standards of safety.
Inspect and operate lift truck in a safe, productive manner in accordance with all OC procedures.
Replace LP tanks as needed following all safety procedures.
Load and unload finished products and raw materials following proper operating and safety procedures.
Follow all set guidelines and procedures in regarding to locking out and loading of trucks.
Notify your Shift Leader immediately of any accident, near miss or on-the-job injury when it occurs no matter how insignificant it may seem.
Maintain routine housekeeping in all shipping areas, cleaning all debris/garbage, maintaining clear driving pathways, keeping products in bins, and daily cleaning inside of forklift (presentable to others).
Knowledge of warehouse storage areas and location of all products to include shingles and components through the warehouse management system (WMS).
Operate WMS scanning technology to ensure 100% accurate customer orders, guide proper First In First Out (FIFO) loading, and also improve the organization and accuracy of our inventory.
If operating outside of the scanning technology, LTO should record all handling units on truck and have a blind verification performed.
Perform routine cycle counts using the warehouse management system and investigate differences.
Complete all required paperwork and ensure timely delivery in the shipping office.
Unload raw materials (mat, wrappers, pallets, tape, etc) into specified storage areas.
Ensure the gate is closed and locked and warehouse area secure at the end of each shift.
Avoid damaging material leading to scrap or seconds by rushing, taking shortcuts, overhandling material, etc.
Notify MMS/Warehouse Leader of equipment problems requiring work orders, assist in the generation of work orders to fix, and tag out the equipment.
Follow up on all work orders you initiate.
Comply with all plant rules.
Regular Attendance on site and ability to rotate to varying shifts.
All other duties as assigned or needed by MMS/Warehouse Leader.