OWENS CORNING
7220 US Highway 158, Stokesdale, NC 27357
Material Handler (Forklift Operator)
BE PART OF OUR DIFFERENCE
Owens Corning, global in scope - human in scale. We're an international company, with solid roots inStokesdale, NC, and we've got opportunities for a few dynamic people to join our local team.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Competitive compensation and a substantial benefits package including insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability/supplemental offerings), 401k, liberal paid time off (vacation, personal floating and standard holidays), Employee Assistance Services, Stock Purchase Program - and more.
Work Location & Shifts:
7220 US Highway 158, Stokesdale, NC 27357
5:00AM - 3:30PM Monday-Thursday; OT as needed
Pay: The hourly pay rate for this position is $19.60 + benefits. This information is specific to Stokesdale, NC and may not be applicable to other locations.
What your day in this role might involve at OC Stokesdale:
The primary purpose of this position is to safely provide materials to machine centers to maximize efficient plant operations.
- Obtain a forklift certification
- Follow all forklift rules and safety regulations
- Keep all doorways, aisles, electrical panel boxes, and fire extinguishers clear at all times
- Make sure all trash is dumped at least daily or more often as necessary
- Notify the supervisor of any damage to the forklift or buildings immediately
- Make sure 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 in the 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 and 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, as well as off shifts
What makes a successful OC Stokesdale team member:
Must haves include...
- High School Diploma or GED and be 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
Would be terrific if you also had...
- Preferably one year experience in a manufacturing setting
There are some essential physical requirements specific to our work environment, including being able to:
- Perform frequent hand, wrist, and arm motions and 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
Our people and products make the world a better place. Help us accomplish great things in Stokesdale!
