Forklift LTO Operator $21+ - FQ $24+

About the role

Owens Corning is a global building products leader with a local presence in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The Composites Division's Fort Smith Plant, operational since 1985, produces wet formed fiberglass mat used in manufacturing processes such as shingles. A new facility and another production line under construction have expanded the team, creating future growth opportunities.

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts on a 2-week rotation with a 3-day weekend every other week
• Week 1: 36 hours – Monday, Thursday, Friday
• Week 2: 48 hours – Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday
• Crews rotate between day and night shifts every 28 days

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and transport finished goods and in-process products to and from warehouse and production line
• Unload, receive, transport, and store materials, supplies, and equipment in receiving sections or warehouse locations as directed
• Prepare truck loads of finished goods for shipment
• Support inventory cycle counting of finished goods and materials
• Perform general housekeeping, 5S, and participate in downtime cleaning activities
• Follow the plant safety process and ensure good safety habits are instilled in other craft labor and equipment operators
• Maintain awareness of all safety issues within area of responsibility and respond with appropriate urgency to correct safety issues identified
• Participate in team meetings and TPM activities
• Operate forklift and/or other material handling devices
• Check various forklift component systems and fluid levels
• Connect charging cables to the lifts at breaks and end of shift; complete battery and charging inspection sheets
• Complete daily vehicle inspection form prior to first use each day
• Perform other duties as assigned or required by supervision

Shipping functions

• Ensure trailers are locked with the dock lock system, wheels are chocked, and dead-man stand is under the nose of all trailers before loading/unloading
• Inspect trailers before loading
• Visually inspect materials to be loaded for obvious defects and report off-quality material or packages to appropriate personnel
• Procure finished goods from warehouse and load into trailers or intermodals
• Ensure correct product is loaded
• Transport using forklift with grab or stinger attachment to load finished mat
• Perform close visual inspection for obvious defects as the last inspection prior to leaving the facility
• Perform administrative shipping duties including generating packing lists, bills of lading, etc.
• Assist in shipment of return vendor items; ensure packages are marked and packed correctly for transportation

Receiving functions

• Unload supplies and equipment, including Wet Chop input materials; transport to designated staging or storage areas
• Place receivables in receiving area or warehouse storage locations
• Confirm accuracy of packaging lists against materials received
• Use forklift or other material handling device to locate to proper storage

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years' experience operating sit-down forklift

Essential physical requirements

• Ability to safeguard self with proper PPE for the specific task
• Exposure to hot/cold temperature – continuously
• Exposure to noise – continuously
• Hand/eye coordination – continuously
• Walk, sit, stand for duration of shift with regular breaks
• Lift/carry/move up to 50 lbs. independently and heavier weights with assistance
• Climb stairs, steps, and ladders
• Ability to work extended hours as necessary
• Able to operate computers and computerized equipment for quality, safety and compliance testing and training
• Ability to communicate with co-workers face to face, by telephone, and electronic communications
• Possess manual dexterity necessary to operate equipment, operate a computer, and other standard office equipment
• Vision adequate to manipulate equipment controls, complete paperwork, utilize computers, and have depth perception

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Quarterly bonus plan
• Insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability/supplemental offerings)
• 401k with company contribution regardless of employee participation plus match
• Paid time off (vacation and 11 holidays)
• Employee Assistance Services
• Stock Purchase Program