Material Handler (Forklift Operator)

Audience : Hourly

Work Arrangement : On Site

Requisition ID : 65963

Core Forklift

Schedule-2nd Shift Monday- Thursday 3 : 00pm-1 : 30am

Payrate : 20.00 hourly plus 2.00 Shift Differential

Advanced knowledge of reading / interpreting schedules, distinguish what can be pulled from stock vs. profile required, pulls accurate materials from main whose / storage trailers, knowledge of material locations, takes core to layup lines, ability to direct core that requires cutting to the core saw and core requiring profiling to the routers. Verify and ensure the core strips required for 7 / 0 & 8 / 0 doors are with the core materials brought to the lines. Stocks leftover materials / components. Ability to maneuver lift truck safely in tight spaces and recover / return materials to bins.

Advanced knowledge of SKU's, material cut requirements, and coordinating material flow to / off routers, core saw, layup lines. Forklift knowledge and safety procedures, core types, use of tape measures. Pull core requirements.

Forklift operating skills to load / unload, lift, move, place, stack raw materials and doors, navigate throughout plant, including populated and small areas, perform safety procedures, read / interpret schedules / tickets, Use measuring tape - to 16th.

Moderate supervision, running from schedule, and flexibility to coordinate Hot Rush / Remake demands. Verification of correct materials.

Duties and tasks in which the employee has the authority to act and must be performed without supervision.

Constantly getting on / off lift truck to manually lift / slide / flip materials or doors (max. 50 lbs.), bending, lifting, twisting - Picking up materials and disposing as necessary.

Fast-paced job, constant need forklift with little time between taking off product and reloading product. High degree of concentration and attention to details required consistently.

Constant and clear communication with upstream and downstream departments is required.

Mildly controlled environment - can expect cold and heat during extreme weather conditions. Moderate core dust.

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.

Nearest Major Market : Harrisonburg

Nearest Secondary Market : Virginia