Warehouse Operator - 1st Shift

About the role

Since 2022, Associated Materials / Alside has been undergoing a transformation to maximize its potential through investments in people, operations, and brands. If you want to be part of a company where your ideas and input are more than just encouraged—they are valued—this is the place for you. At Associated Materials / Alside, your contributions will provide an immediate and lasting impact, helping us achieve what is possible.

Core Responsibilities

• Receive incoming goods from dock and transport to appropriate warehouse location according to part/order number.
• Retrieve goods from warehouse location according to pick sheets/order forms, loading trucks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform inventory audits and organize warehouse to ensure proper placement of goods.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace to meet on-time shipping and order accuracy requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• Operate heavy equipment to receive and transport goods (requires certification to drive standard forklift and Combi lift).
• Complete company training and attain certification to operate heavy equipment.
• Individual case picking, physical material handling, including lifting up to 80-100 lbs with assistance.
• Maintain safety while maneuvering throughout the warehouse and loading docks.

Required Education, Experience & Skills

• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass company required training and certification for forklift license.
• 1-2 years' experience as a forklift driver.
• Basic math skills for inventory counts.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, climbing, pushing/pulling, forward bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, squatting, crawling, postural balancing, manipulating, trunk rotation, handling, gripping, and talking (hearing).
• Lifting up to 80-100 lbs with assistance.
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) daily.
• Exposure to varying temperatures and noise levels.

Work Environment

The atmosphere is that of a manufacturing/warehouse environment. Employees must wear Personal Protective Equipment that is issued for that location. Temperature can range from extreme cold to extreme heat. Physical demands may include standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, climbing, pushing/pulling, forward bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, squatting, crawling, postural balancing, manipulating, trunk rotation, handling, gripping, and talking (hearing).

About Associated Materials

Associated Materials is a leader in exterior building products for residential and commercial remodeling and new construction markets. We produce vinyl windows, vinyl and composite siding and accessories, and metal building products—distributing other essential building products to ensure customers find everything they need for their exterior. Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, more than 4,000 associates across North America support Associated Materials. We operate 11 manufacturing facilities and more than 100 Alside and over 20 Gentek supply centers across the United States and Canada. Through our unique combination of award-winning products, manufacturing and distribution operations, installation solutions, and support services, the opportunities at Associated Materials are endless!

Equal Opportunity Employer

We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law. #Indeed8-Corporate Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled