Forklift - Shipping Job at Owens Corning in Lawrenceville

Overview

Loads trailers based on drop data manually or with forklift in an efficient manner to maximize trailer space without damaging product

Location: 4005 Newpoint Pl, Lawrenceville, GA 30043

Shift: Hiring Immediately!

1st shift: Mon-Fri 5:30AM-2:00PM

Pay: Starting at $22.00

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to load/unload, lift, move, place, stack raw materials and doors; navigate throughout plant, including populated and small areas.
• Load trailers based on drop data while maximizing space and ensuring product safety.
• Read/interpret schedules, tickets, and shipping documents; verify accuracy of product being loaded with load requests (sizes, piece counts, etc.).
• Direct work of warehouse attendants and operators to efficiently expedite loading and unloading of materials.
• Staging process and truck/trailer loading procedures.
• Ensure complete and accurate loading and storage of merchant products.
• Sort product to maximize trailer space.
• Locate, check, and verify product against load requests.
• Perform safety procedures and adhere to forklift safety standards.
• Maintain knowledge of door and core types, packaging procedures, and MasterPak systems and scanners.
• Support other departments as needed to meet production and shipping goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Forklift knowledge and safety procedures
• MasterPak and scanners in MasterPak
• Order tracking process and documents
• Door and core types
• Product locations
• Forklift operating skills to load/unload, lift, move, place, stack raw materials and doors, navigate throughout plant
• Read/interpret schedules/tickets/shipping documents
• Sorting and staging to maximize trailer space
• Safe handling and stacking requirements
• Strong attention to accuracy in loading and documentation

Qualifications

• Previous Forklift Certification
• Strong knowledge of door types preferred
• Ability to speak, read, and write English with proficiency
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Moderate knowledge of door/customer quality specs, pull placards and load list details
• Strong knowledge in door packaging procedures
• Must be flexible to help other departments as needed

Other Information

• Our Benefits: Free Medical Premiums - eligible for free or reduced cost premium (see benefit package for qualifications)
• Dental, Vision, Life, & Accidental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Benefits
• Paid Holidays - ability to earn additional PTO each month
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Educational Assistance Program
• Advancement Opportunities - we promote from within the company

Safe Production:

Owens Corning strives to maintain a target 0% safety incident rate. Safe production weaves worker safety with efficient production into our daily operations. We keep safety at the utmost importance and want our employees to go home in the same condition as they arrived at work.

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 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: Atlanta