Heavy Equipment Operator

The Warehouse II is responsible for operating the yard dog in a safe and appropriate manner shuttling trailers between dock doors and trailer storage areas.  At the same time, will work as a team member to perform duties related to loading, unloading, and transporting finished goods and in-process products to and from warehouse and production line.  Utilize SAP and operate inventory recording equipment. Will be trained to cover for warehouse lead and materials coordinator in their absence. 

Reports to:  The Warehouse II is an hourly position reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor.

• Ensure that department and Owens Corning safety rules are being communicated and followed, including PPE usage and loading practices.
• Know plant EPA goals or requirements and insures 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
• Performs exercises to avoid accidents and prevent injuries
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area by ensuring that floors and vehicles are clean and organized appropriately
• Complete a forklift inspection at the beginning of each shift and turn in paperwork to warehouse office when needed
• Maintains, inspects, operates, and moves trailers and mobile mover in a safe manner avoiding damage to both trailers and property
• Unload any returns that come back to the plant 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 ensure product is not damaged when loaded for shipping or in transit
• Consolidate like material as needed
• Responsible for pulling/preparing customer orders with 100% accuracy for quantity and type of product
• Performs picking duties in an efficient and safe manner that meets or exceeds customer service standards
• Responsible/accountable for the safe operation of a forklift for the purposes of moving, locating, relocating, stacking and inventorying of material
• Move all material to the HOLD/REWORK area as needed and place all material needing to be re-wrapped in the WRAP area
• Use of SAP as needed
• Reports any problems or short comings to appropriate personnel
• Performs other tasks and duties within scope as necessary and in agreement with the lead
• Participate in shift huddles and meetings as required
• Other activities as may be assigned in order to maintain production requirements of the department or plant. Work assignments will be made at the discretion of management

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:

• Prior experience with operating heavy equipment or yard dog required
• Minimum of two (2) years related experience and/or training in an industrial/manufacturing environment highly preferred.
• Two- year Associates degree in technical related field highly preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

The employee should hold the following abilities:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions
• Six Sigma, TPM, and 5S practices
• Willingness to support training and cross-functional efforts
• Must have the ability to train and coach others
• Must have strong process acumen and high mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to secure and maintain job related qualifications and certifications as required by the nature of this position
• Possess strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong internal and external customer service skills
• Work well in team environment
• Work independently
• Basic mathematical calculations and measurements
• Must maintain schedule flexibility to ensure smooth production
• Pass drug screen prior to employment
• Acceptable background/DMV check
• Pass pre-employment physical
• Pass Work Keys assessment NCRC+

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• 12 Hour - Shift
• Stand for extended prolonged periods during 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 that not only rewards extraordinary employees, but helps them to drive impact with our customers, and the world around them.  Owens Corning provides a range of competitive benefit options, allowing you to choose based on your individual needs.

• Insurance coverage that starts day of hire.
• 401K employer match 
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Healthy Living Incentives
• Hourly Incentive Plans 
• Competitive vacation plan
• 11 paid holidays per year
• EAP and Work/Life Services

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.