Warehouse Associate I- 2nd Shift

GAF • New Columbia, PA

22h • $26

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 Warehouse Associate I is an entry level position. The Warehouse Associate I should be familiar with all areas of the forklift driving procedures for safely loading and unloading trucks to maintain efficient, safe operations. The Warehouse Associate I is responsible for all order picking, order verification, and loading of customer or carriers' vehicle in a safe manner. The ideal candidate thrives in environments where safety, quality, service, and cost are the highest priorities. Schedule: M to F 10AM to 6PM

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• 1+ years forklift experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to respond to requests in a professional and timely manner
• Demonstrated intermediate communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong planning, prioritization, organizational and reporting skills
• Independent problem-solving skills
• A demonstrated commitment to safety
• Highly self-motivated
• Ability to work well unsupervised, while producing quality results
• Strong teamwork orientation
• Ability to work well and communicate well with other GAF employees, at all levels in the organization
• Proficient in GSuite
• Familiar with standard warehouse concepts, practices and procedures
• Stationary Position - Frequently
• Move/Traverse - Frequently
• Stationary Position/Seated - Occasionally
• Transport/Lifting - Frequently
• Transport/Carrying - Frequently
• Exerting Force/Pushing - Frequently
• Exerting Force/Pulling - Frequently
• Ascend/Descend - Frequently
• Balancing - Occasionally
• Position Self/Stooping - Frequently
• Position Self/Kneeling - Frequently
• Position Self/Crouching - Frequently
• Position Self/Crawling - Frequently
• Reaching - Constantly
• Handling - Constantly
• Grasping - Frequently
• Feeling - Rarely
• Communicate/Talking - Occasionally
• Communicate/Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Frequently
• Coordination - Frequently
• Extreme cold - Frequently
• Extreme heat - Frequently
• Humid - Frequently
• Wet - Frequently
• Noise - Frequently
• Hazards - Frequently
• Temperature Change - Frequently
• Vibration - Frequently

Responsibilities

• Practices incident and accident prevention, demonstrating safe behavior in all activities
• Obtains and maintains forklift certification by attending in-house training, and completes daily forklift check sheets
• Ability to learn to troubleshoot work related issues and communicate issues to maintenance and the shipping supervisor.
• Works safely and is responsible for housekeeping in his/her work areas at all times
• Prioritizes work assignments by meeting with the shipping supervisor every morning and throughout the day
• Drives the forklift safely through the warehouse while also being mindful of pedestrian traffic at all times
• Ability to learn the cycle counting process and participate when needed
• Able to adjust work schedule to meet inventory deadlines
• Ships according to FIFO principles on all items in the warehouse to ensure shelf-life efficacy
• Prepares product for shipping by reviewing the packing slip, hand-picking the product, and assembling the pallet
• Arranges pallets on flatbeds according to weight restrictions and driver input when loading
• Ensures correct product delivery by reviewing the packing slip and the product on the truck
• Stretch wraps accessory pallets by placing pallets on a turntable, adjusting height and tension
• Verifies product quantity for shipment and receiving by counting and signing the Picking Slip and Bill of Lading
• Learns safety hazards and job procedures by reading and understanding job safety analysis (JSA)
• Learns software programs by reading and understanding manuals and procedures
• Suggest improvements in work methods and procedures by communicating to the shipping supervisor
• Works safely when loading and unloading van trailers; uses dock locks to hold the trailer steady when going in and out
• Learns hazardous material safety for spills and transporting material; earns HAZMAT certification and keeps current
• Performs other duties as instructed by the shipping supervisor or supply chain manager
• Daily review of email and department communication; maintains a good attendance record
• Maintains a positive working relationship with all plant employees and other business contacts
• Uses process improvement tools to drive continuous improvement of the plant and business processes
• Trained to follow and document Hazardous Materials Transportation Guidelines for all shipments
• Observe what needs to be done and take the initiative to perform this work

Benefits

• We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
• Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
• Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
• Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
• We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED