Material Handler (Forklift Operator)

Owens Corning•North Platte, NE

9d•$25•Onsite

About The Position

Owens Corning is seeking dynamic individuals to join their local team in North Platte. This role is responsible for adequately and efficiently transporting product and raw materials within the manufacturing facility in a safe manner. The position involves reading shipping schedules, staging products for shipping, performing pre-shift forklift inspections, and ensuring safe operation of the forklift. The Material Handler will also pull production wrap lines, retrieve items from the warehouse based on work orders, and maintain a safe and clean work environment. Other related duties as assigned may also be part of the role.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Prior forklift operation in manufacturing environment
2-3 Years in the field or related area
Must demonstrate solid teamwork abilities
Communicate, in English, in a clear and effective manner
Ability to multi-task
Work independently, as well as part of a team, and have shift flexibility
Required to mount and dismount forklift multiple times per day
Forklift knowledge and safety procedures
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 well in a fast-paced environment and have ability to multi-task
Stand for 10 - 12 hours straight
Climb and descend stairs/ladder as needed for the role
Do repetitive movements (hand, arm, leg; bending and twisting at the waist; bending at the knee; squatting; lift, push and pull 50-pounds)
Withstand exposure to temperature extremes; sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
Self-driven, accountable, high integrity, open communicator, strong work ethic
Intermediate computer skills in programs such as MS Word, MS Excel and Outlook, with fast and accurate data entry skills

Responsibilities

Reads/interprets shipping schedules, stages doors, sorts by length, width, customer, core type to create correct stacks for shipping
Stages for shipping once wrapped
Conduct pre-shift inspection of the forklift to ensure safety and operational compliance
Provide safe operation of forklift throughout the facility. Abide by all safety rules and regulations required with forklift operation
Pull all production wrap lines as required
Pay attention to detail when pulling items from Warehouse based on work order
Replace pallets/runners as necessary to maintain a safe working environment
Must understand all shipping documents in order to understand the space required for product
Will also perform other related duties as assigned, which may not be specifically listed in the job description
Maintain a safe and clean work environment