Warehouse Technician

Owens Corning•Rockford, IL

1d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

The Owens Corning Rockford IL is a premier manufacturing facility that manufactures extruded polystyrene foam board insulation for primary use in the construction industry. It is a non-union plant employing about 70 employees across 4 shifts. The company is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all, while also meeting its obligations to preserve the environment. Owens Corning proudly supports its local community with fundraisers, activities, and group donations. The role of a warehouse technician is to ensure that product is moved from the production floor and put away in the appropriate area of the warehouse while also loading shipments on various types of platforms for customer delivery. A warehouse technician is also relied upon to move material within the warehouse for consolidation of space and for staging of material for pending shipments.

Requirements

Ability to do basic mathematical calculations
Ability to accomplish tasks without direct supervision
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Experience using a radio frequency terminal (commonly referred to as an “RF Terminal” or “scan gun”)
Ability to routinely lift up to 40 lbs. without assistance
Work up to 12 hours in hot/cold manufacturing environment
Walk/stand on concrete floor continuously for up to 12 hours
Safeguard self with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - steel-toed shoes, eye protection (glasses, goggles, and/or facemask) hearing protection and long-sleeved shirt (with shirt tail tucked in) as necessary for task

Nice To Haves

SAP experience is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Able to move product from both production lines to the appropriate location in warehouse
Use dual-front tire forklift to physically move units in to and around warehouse
Utilize RF Terminal to properly designate location of material within the warehouse management information system
Observe safety processes and procedures at all times
Maintain acceptable housekeeping standards
Maintain a clean work environment through regular housekeeping and cleaning
Ability to utilize the in house floor scrubber to aid in cleaning
Complete all housekeeping activities in a safe manner
Staging product for pending scheduled shipments
Ability to read staging reports for product and quantity
Use forklift to move the appropriate material and quantity of product to staging area
Utilize RF terminal to properly scan said product to staging location
Complete all staging activities in a safe manner
Repaire/fix pallets
Ability to fulfill shipments by placing them on various types of transportation platforms
While observing safety processes and procedures, use forklift to place required product on to vehicle
Ability to generate and read paperwork and leverage knowledge of warehouse layout to efficiently load product
Utilize RF terminal to electronically record movement of inventory to order from warehouse information system
Follow route sheets to understand where material is stored in warehouse