Yard Dog

Owens Corning•Joplin, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse II is responsible for operating the yard dog in a safe and appropriate manner shuttling trailers between dock doors and trailer storage areas. At the same time, will work as a team member to perform duties related to loading, unloading, and transporting finished goods and in-process products to and from warehouse and production line. Utilize SAP and operate inventory recording equipment. Will be trained to cover for warehouse lead and materials coordinator in their absence.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent is required
Must be 18 years or older
Must be a US citizen or have the right to work in the US
Prior experience with operating heavy equipment or yard dog required
Must be able to read, write, and speak English
Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions
Must have the ability to train and coach others
Must be able to secure and maintain job related qualifications and certifications as required by the nature of this position
Pass drug screen prior to employment
Acceptable background/DMV check
Pass pre-employment physical
Pass Work Keys assessment NCRC+

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two (2) years related experience and/or training in an industrial/manufacturing environment highly preferred.
Two- year Associates degree in technical related field highly preferred
Six Sigma, TPM, and 5S practices
Willingness to support training and cross-functional efforts
Must have strong process acumen and high mechanical aptitude
Possess strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to multi-task
Strong internal and external customer service skills
Work well in team environment
Work independently
Basic mathematical calculations and measurements
Must maintain schedule flexibility to ensure smooth production

Responsibilities

Ensure that department and Owens Corning safety rules are being communicated and followed, including PPE usage and loading practices.
Know plant EPA goals or requirements and insures goals are met on a daily basis.
Maintain a general housekeeping schedule in accordance with plant standard 5S protocol with responsibilities to ensure cleaning throughout the shift; maintain a safe work environment
Performs exercises to avoid accidents and prevent injuries
Maintain a clean and orderly work area by ensuring that floors and vehicles are clean and organized appropriately
Complete a forklift inspection at the beginning of each shift and turn in paperwork to warehouse office when needed
Maintains, inspects, operates, and moves trailers and mobile mover in a safe manner avoiding damage to both trailers and property
Unload any returns that come back to the plant and ensure Warehouse or Team Lead receives paperwork
Inspect trailers and complete trailer inspection sheets for every load
Clean and sweep trailers as needed to ensure product is not damaged when loaded for shipping or in transit
Consolidate like material as needed
Responsible for pulling/preparing customer orders with 100% accuracy for quantity and type of product
Performs picking duties in an efficient and safe manner that meets or exceeds customer service standards
Responsible/accountable for the safe operation of a forklift for the purposes of moving, locating, relocating, stacking and inventorying of material
Move all material to the HOLD/REWORK area as needed and place all material needing to be re-wrapped in the WRAP area
Use of SAP as needed
Reports any problems or short comings to appropriate personnel
Performs other tasks and duties within scope as necessary and in agreement with the lead
Participate in shift huddles and meetings as required
Other activities as may be assigned in order to maintain production requirements of the department or plant. Work assignments will be made at the discretion of management