Material Handler, 2nd Shift

BE PART OF OUR DIFFERENCE – Owens Corning, global in scope and human in scale, is an international company with solid roots in Stokesdale, NC. We’re looking for dynamic individuals to join our local team.

About the role

The primary purpose of this position is to safely provide materials to machine centers to maximize efficient plant operations at our Stokesdale facility.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and maintain forklift certification
• Follow all forklift rules and safety regulations
• Keep doorways, aisles, electrical panel boxes, and fire extinguishers clear at all times
• Ensure all trash is dumped at least daily or more often as necessary
• Notify supervisor of any damage to the forklift or buildings immediately
• Ensure all units are tagged and banded securely before placing material in bays
• Learn all RF and QAD functions related to material handling and demonstrate ability to use these functions
• Perform end-of-shift work center audits and notify supervision and inventory control of issues
• Properly carry loads at a safe speed per forklift training and signoffs
• Maintain safety around pedestrians and work center personnel
• Perform required maintenance checks at required intervals
• Keep bays at least 18 inches away from wall and maintain a 3-foot aisleway between warehouse bays
• Keep bays of material in order, organized, and safe
• Perform necessary housekeeping duties to keep the warehouse neat and organized by 5S standards and standard work
• Maintain good communication with other lift drivers on common and off shifts

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 18 years old
• Able to effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Able to read a tape measure
• Able to pass a written exam and driving test for forklift
• Able to work independently while maintaining material availability to work centers
• Good hand-eye coordination and mechanically adaptable to use forklift controls
• Preferably one year of experience in a manufacturing setting

Physical Requirements

• Perform frequent hand, wrist, and arm motions
• Capable of sitting on forklift for the entire 10-hour shift, including getting on and off the forklift multiple times each shift
• Walk, bend, twist, stoop, and lift approximately 35 lbs
• Withstand heat up to 95 degrees
• Be exposed to wood dust and aluminum with no factors or hazards present to a disagreeable extent

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental offerings)
• 401k retirement plan
• Liberal paid time off (vacation, personal floating, and standard holidays)
• Employee Assistance Services
• Stock Purchase Program

Pay

The hourly pay rate for this position is $19.60.

Schedule

3:00 PM – 1:30 AM, Monday–Thursday; overtime as needed.

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC).