Material Handler; Forklift

Material Handler (Forklift)

Location:

Stanley, VA, US, 22851

Function:
Manufacturing

Audience:
Hourly

Work Arrangement:
On Site

Requisition

Material Handler (Forklift) - Core Forklift responsibilities supporting material flow in the plant.

• Operate forklift to load/unload, move, place, and stack raw materials and doors; navigate throughout the plant including tight spaces while following safety procedures.
• Read/interpret schedules and tickets; verify correct materials and ensure core materials are available at lines.
• Direct core materials to appropriate lines (layup, routers, core saw) and assist with profiling and cutting as required.
• Support material flow to/from routers, core saw, layup lines; coordinate with teams to meet hot rush/remake demands.
• Accurately pull core requirements and ensure core strips for 7/0 & 8/0 doors are available with corresponding materials.
• Move, handle, and store materials safely; recover/return materials to bins and manage leftover materials/components.
• Maintain awareness of stock locations, and ensure materials are represented accurately in inventories.
• Communicate clearly with upstream and downstream departments; maintain a high level of concentration and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

• Advanced knowledge of reading/interpreting schedules and identifying which materials can be pulled from stock versus required by profile.
• Advanced knowledge of SKU’s, material cut requirements, and coordinating material flow to/off routers and layup lines.
• Forklift operating skills with strong safety procedures; ability to use measuring tape to 16th inch.
• Moderate supervision level, ability to work from schedule, and flexibility to handle hot rush/remake demands.
• Ability to physically lift/move materials (up to ~50 lbs) and perform tasks such as bending, lifting, twisting as needed.

Environment:
Mildly controlled with exposure to cold/heat during extreme weather; moderate core dust. High level of concentration and attention to detail required.

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 capabilities and positions. We are global in scope with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries.

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: Harrisonburg
Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia