Material Handler

GAF•Burgaw, NC

26d•Onsite

About The Position

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most. Job Summary The Material Handler Associate is ultimately responsible for managing process flow in our Shipping department. This includes safely & properly fulfilling orders for our customers promptly. Using tools such as pallet jacks, material handlers transition pallets of product to our order staging area and ultimately onto the customer truck for shipment to the product's final destination. The Shipping Material Handler works in Burgaw, NC, and partners with the Logistics team to support the warehouse and our customers.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
6 months prior manufacturing experience in a fast-paced environment.
Prior UPS Worldship experience
Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
Ability to climb ladders and/or stairs.
Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery.
Physical ability to use a pallet truck for pulling orders.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds several times throughout the day.
Must be able to operate a sit-down forklift and walkie rider.

Nice To Haves

Available to work overtime on short notice, nights, holidays, and weekends.
Prior Working Knowledge of Bar Coded Inventory management system desirable.

Responsibilities

Managing process flow in the Shipping department.
Safely and properly fulfilling orders for customers promptly.
Using tools such as pallet jacks to transition pallets of product to the order staging area and onto the customer truck for shipment.
Partnering with the Logistics team to support the warehouse and customers.
Knowledge of GAF products & parts and ongoing awareness of availability.
Working as a team to fulfill orders for all customers in a safe and time-sensitive manner.
Utilizing handheld computers for loading trucks and tracking progress.
Working in other areas as business needs require.
Maintaining a good attitude toward company policies, processes, regulations, and procedures.
Performing administrative tasks as required.
Backing up Shipping Clerks, Receiving Coordinator, UPS, general shipping, and other duties as required.
Ability to communicate, both written and orally, by means of radio or telephone, computer problems, product shortages, and other order issues.
Performing assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
Ability to differentiate various stock items and product differences.
Ability to work cooperatively and conduct oneself in a professional manner in the course of performing the job.
Ability to read orders and record information in English.

Benefits

Wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
Robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
Wellness program.
Free financial coaching.
Referral program.
Product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
Internal training programs and courses.
Generous tuition reimbursement program.
Competitive salary.
Vacation packages for all full-time permanent positions.