Warehouse Worker Job at Owens Corning (Springfield)

Job Description

Warehouse Worker position for 2nd shift (4-10's schedule) at a manufacturing facility in Springfield, TN. Responsible for material handling, shipping, receiving, and operating a forklift in a team environment.

Job Responsibility

Completes daily forklift checklist, including blowing the radiator free of “lint” and immediately reports defects to supervisor(s) and/or maintenance department
Follows plant and safety rules, as well as forklift truck safety rules, paying particular attention to speed and safe operation of the forklift truck
Regular attendance is essential
Works in a team environment
Aware of activities in working surroundings and is responsible for keeping the department clean, tidy and safe
Reports any unsafe act, condition, accident or injury immediately to supervisor(s)
Understands and follows the lock-out procedure
Unloads materials from trailers and organizes them in the work area and loads finished goods onto trailers
Prepare bill of lading (BOL)
Determines method of shipment
Ship and receive goods
Compares quantities and identification numbers of goods against orders to ensure accuracy
Prepares shipments prior to loading on trailers
Verifies receipt of shipments against bills of lading, invoices or other documents
Keeps pertinent records
Moves materials, parts, skids, totes, finished goods, etc. within the plant area
Dumps garbage bins and other garbage in appropriate containers when required
May assist maintenance, die makers and operators in moving heavy dies or equipment
Follows directives from supervisor(s)
Liaises with production and the customer service department to verify shipping dates, quantities etc
Attends training, seminars and meetings as requested by management

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Must be at least 18 years old
3-6 months related experience and/or training
or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and procedure instructions
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisor(s)
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Strong decision-making skills
Ability to accomplish tasks without direct supervision
Math Skills: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, pre-algebra, and basic knowledge
Attention to detail a must
Ability to drive a forklift
Standing/walking for 8 – 12 hours at a time
Bending, twisting and turning
Full use of both hands – to handle, feel objects, tools, controls, etc.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision