Materials Handling Technician

Overview

Materials Handling Technician – Joplin, MO

Location:

Joplin, MO, US 64804. Function:
Manufacturing. Audience:
Hourly. Work Arrangement:
On Site.

Purpose of the job

The Materials Handling Technician works as a team member and performs duties related to loading, unloading, and transporting finished goods and in-process products to and from the warehouse and production line. Responsibilities include unloading, receiving, transporting, and storing materials, verifying shipments against orders, operating recording equipment, utilizing SAP, providing forklift support throughout the plant, and supplying materials in receiving sections, storerooms or warehouse locations as directed.

Prepares truckloads of finished goods for shipment. Takes inventory of raw materials and finished goods. Performs general housekeeping and participates in downtime cleaning activities. Will be trained and required to assist other plant areas when needed.
Reports to: The Materials Handling Technician is an hourly position reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor.

Job responsibilities

• Ensure that department and Owens Corning safety rules are communicated and followed, including PPE usage and loading practices.
• Know plant EPA goals or requirements and ensure goals are met on a daily basis.
• Maintain a general housekeeping schedule in accordance with plant standard 5S protocol with responsibilities to ensure cleaning throughout the shift; maintain a safe work environment.
• Read, understand and follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Responsible for the safe operation of a forklift for moving, locating, relocating, stacking and inventorying material.
• Complete a forklift inspection at the beginning of each shift and submit paperwork to warehouse office.
• Receive shuttles from the outside warehouse and store in the precursor, wet chop, or Slitter area.
• Move material to the HOLD/REWORK area as needed and place material needing re-wrapping in the WRAP area.
• Unload returns and ensure Warehouse or Team Lead receives paperwork.
• Inspect trailers and complete trailer inspection sheets for every load.
• Clean and sweep trailers as needed to prevent damage to product during loading and transit.
• Cycle count finished goods and WIP.
• Consolidate like material as needed.
• Check Warehouse equipment is properly charged and ready to be used each day.
• Use SAP as needed.
• Responsible for loading/unloading shipments safely.
• Responsible for pulling/preparing customer orders with 100% accuracy for quantity and type of product.
• Perform picking duties in an efficient and safe manner that meets or exceeds customer service standards.
• Minimize process downtime.
• Participate on continuous improvement work groups.
• Support trials.
• Use general tools (not requiring specialized training) as needed to perform the job.
• Help identify process problems and seek solutions.
• Maintain effective communication.
• Maintain logs as required.
• Assist in resolving supplier and customer complaints by providing relevant information.
• Participate in shift huddles and meetings as required.
• Other activities as may be assigned to maintain production requirements; work assignments at management discretion.

Job requirements

Minimum qualifications
:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be a US citizen or have the right to work in the US.

Experience
:

• Previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years related experience and/or training in an industrial/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience operating powered industrial equipment such as forklift, Bobcat, overhead cranes, and hoists highly preferred.

Knowledge, skills & abilities
:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English; understand verbal and written instructions.
• Champion of Wellness, Six Sigma, TPM, and 5S practices.
• Willingness to support training and cross-functional efforts.
• Knowledge of MS Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and SAP preferred.
• Ability to train and coach others; strong process acumen and high mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to secure and maintain job-related qualifications and certifications as required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to multi-task.
• Strong internal and external customer service skills; works well in a team but can work independently as needed.
• Basic mathematical calculations and measurements.
• Must maintain schedule flexibility to ensure smooth production.
• Pass drug screen prior to employment; acceptable background check; pass pre-employment physical; pass Work Keys assessment NCRC+.

Physical demands & work environment
:

• Non-Rotating shifts - 12 hours.
• Stand for extended periods during a 12-hour shift.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Meet the physical demands of the work environment.

Benefits
:

Owens Corning employees take pride in delivering a material difference. We offer a total compensation opportunity with a range of competitive benefit options, including:

• Insurance coverages that start on the day of hire.
• 401K employer match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Healthy…