Material Handler Day Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands•Auburn, WA

10d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking a Material Handler for their facility. This role is responsible for operating a forklift to move materials between two adjacent manufacturing buildings, receiving orders from production lines, delivering requested materials, and unloading incoming cargo containers. The Material Handler will also assist with month-end inventory counts and maintaining the accuracy of inventory records. This is a full-time, permanent position on the first shift.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and speak simple English as appropriate to a manufacturing environment.
Must be able to read production tags, production paperwork, safety warning labels and signs.
Must be able to verbally communicate with coworkers, leads and supervisor regarding the production process and safety related information.
Ability to read a tape measure to the 1/16th inch and use a chart to convert it to a decimal.
Ability to perform basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division calculations.
Apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, physically demonstrated or diagrammed form.
Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations.
Ability to prioritize work tasks according to production requirements.
Knowledge of all safety practices and procedures.
Broad knowledge of production line positions, products and procedures.
Must possess common sense, positive attitude, demonstrate excellent attendance and perform effectively under stress.
Must be quality and safety conscious, and a team player.
Must be able to work quickly with product.
Ability to turn on/off forklift.
Ability to manipulate the forklift steering wheel, gears, levers and foot pedals simultaneously to effectively operate the forklift.
Knowledge of forklift control functions (four function lever, brake/clutch combination).
Ability to operate the forklift while visually scanning the environment (able to operate forklift without having to look at controls).
Must have excellent manual dexterity and be able to concentrate for sustained periods.
Must have good communication skills and be able to interact with people.
Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Nice To Haves

Ability to lift and carry 75 pounds maximum for short distances.

Responsibilities

Operates forklift to receive, deliver, and move materials between and throughout two adjacent manufacturing buildings (North and South).
Receives orders from production lines and delivers requested materials.
Uses forklift to unload incoming cargo containers and move materials around the facility.
Assists in month-end counting, accuracy verification, and maintaining the accuracy of inventory records.
Communicates with the previous shift at the start of the shift to determine order sequence and completion.
Receives order paperwork, incoming radio calls, or in-person requests for materials.
Reviews order and/or writes down verbal order information.
Orders needed PVC profile materials from extrusion.
Obtains materials from various areas including the North building (supply area), extrusion, receiving areas in the South building, or elsewhere within the South building.
Delivers materials to the appropriate production line in a timely manner.
Prioritizes orders and determines the sequence of delivery.
Identifies when to stop one task and begin another based on production needs.
Unloads incoming materials from cargo containers in either building.
Moves unused glass materials from staging area into waste container.
Moves unused PVC materials from fabrication staging area to extrusion department for re-use.
Clearly communicates with internal customers and records order information.
Prioritizes tasks according to production needs.
Obtains and delivers materials in a timely fashion.
Safely and effectively operates the forklift, using both hands and feet, as well as visual and auditory senses.
Performs all duties and responsibilities in a safe manner in accordance with applicable Health and Safety Manuals.
Wears or uses personal protective equipment as applicable and immediately reports unsafe working conditions.