Lift Truck Operator Shipping

Owens Corning•Kearny, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary objective of this position is supporting Shipping and Receiving with the movement of materials and finished goods to ensure proper material flow to run the line efficiently.

Requirements

Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to read, write and understand English
Basic mathematics skills
Some knowledge of all raw materials
Knowledge of finished products
Ability to work with truck drivers in a positive and courteous manner
Log into and navigate MyOC to access PeopleSoft for paycheck/benefits enrollment information
Log into and navigate Owens Corning University (OCU) and accomplish required online training routinely
High School Diploma or GED equivalency
Completed and passed lift truck training programs and have a valid fork lift operator license
Ability to routinely lift up to 40 lbs without assistance
Ability to routinely lift up to 80 lbs with assistance
Work for up to 8 hours in extreme hot/cold manufacturing environment
Operate/sit/drive for up to 8 hours continuously.
Routinely ascend and descend stairs and forklift to enter work areas
Safeguard self with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – steel toed shoes, ear plugs, eye protection (glasses, goggles, and/or facemask) as necessary for task
Push/drive floor sweeping and cleaning equipment or tools as necessary for housekeeping duties.
Ability to rotate or work overtime as necessary

Responsibilities

Operate lift truck in a safe, productive manner in accordance with all safety procedures
Fill out daily checklist for forklift
Fill LP tanks as needed following all safety procedures.
Ensure proper color stenciling and UPC label wrappers are correct on product before loading on trucks. Record pallets on tally sheet as needed.
Record pallets weight every 30 minutes on tally sheet if pallet weights are below specification, immediate notification to supervisor is necessary.
Communicating with the production FLL and LTO is pallet count isn’t correct
Maintain housekeeping of forklift, shipping and receiving areas.
Load and unload finished products and any related raw materials following proper procedures.
Knowledge of warehouse storage areas and location of all products including samples and accessory items.
Assist other plant personnel as needed.
Monitor inventories and turn over in timely manner.
Notify your supervisor immediately of any accident, near miss accident or on-the-job injury when it occurs no matter how insignificant it may seem.
Operate equipment only when you are trained in its use or are working with or under the direction of a qualified employee, and you are authorized to do so by your supervisor.
Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
Perform other duties as assigned by leader