Lift Truck Operator Shipping
Company: Owens Corning
Location: Houston
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
Forklift Operator
Job Description
Job Title: Forklift Operator
Department: Shipping
Reports to: Logistics Leader
Supervises: N/A
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Date: 3/28/2024
SUMMARY
The purpose of the Shipping forklift operator is to ensure all
finished material is counted and placed in its proper location for
storage. The forklift driver is also responsible for loading or
unloading all freight in compliance with safety and operating
procedures accurately and efficiently.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plant and Environmental Safety
- Lives the Owens Corning Safety Stand and meets all safety
requirements. Safety is a condition of employment.
- Take personal ownership to work safely and hold other team
members to the same high standards of safety
- Notify supervisor immediately of any accident, near miss or on-
the -job injury when it occurs no matter how insignificant it may
seem.
- Participates in the safety, quality, autonomous maintenance,
TPM and housekeeping programs as established within the plant;
including but not limited to Focused Improvement Events, Safety
Committee, Training, etc.
- Performs job tasks to reduce environmental impact and adheres
to the environmental regulations and recycling procedures for waste
disposal.
- Complies with all plant rules and safety regulations.
- Performs cleanup duties at workstations and/or
equipment/machinery.
- Communicates safety concerns and/or equipment
problems/abnormalities to appropriate personnel, maintaining strong
communication with the appropriate line section operators to ensure
immediate action is taken for product out of spec.
- Inspect vehicles before use and throughout shift, keeping all
equipment clean and operational.
TPM
- Participates in plant TPM initiatives - completing activities
associated with TPM tasks (adheres to CILT standard, 5S).
- Continues to use TPM methodology to gain a better understanding
of the equipment.
- Identifies and participates proactively in learning
opportunities and develops expertise in those areas.
- Utilizes Focus Improvement tools to problem solve.
- Works to achieve zero injuries, zero defects and zero
losses.
- During PM days, uses time effectively to bring equipment to
optimal condition for zero losses.
- Maintain DM and Step Boards.
Shipping
- Load and unload finished products and any related raw materials
following proper procedures
- Knowledge of warehouse storage areas and location of all
products including samples and accessory items
- Operate lift truck in a safe, productive manner in accordance
with all OC procedures
- Cross check count of finished materials with the Team
Leader
- Use forklift to store finished material in the proper
location
- Fill out daily checklist for forklift
- Daily PMs done in first hour of shift
- Replace LP tanks as needed following all safety
procedures
- Maintain housekeeping in shipping, warehouse and the yard
including daily cleaning of the forklifts
- Perform cycle counts as requested
- Complete all required paperwork for carriers and file in the
shipping department
- Monitor inventories and turn over in timely manner
- Perform daily tasks following all guidelines as set in
regarding to locking out and loading of trucks
- Keep work area clean
- Ensure that the gate is closed and locked at the end of each
shift
- Be able to complete paperwork using the SAP and IVC system if
so trained to do so
- File appropriate paperwork
- Ensure the gate is closed and locked at the end of each
shift
- Ensure all finished material is counted and then placed in its
proper location for storage
- Ensure all bulk materials are received from vendors and
carriers in a safe and efficient manner and make sure inventories
are in place to operate the plant
- Avoid any problems leading to scrap or seconds
- Notify Supply Chain Leader or FLL of equipment problems
requiring work orders - and if so trained generate work
orders
- Follow up on work orders
- Use down time to clean and organize Shipping area
Other
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate.
- Support the training and development of colleagues.
- Demonstrates flexibility to changing priorities as business
needs dictate.
- Identifies and participates proactively in learning
opportunities, and develops expertise in those areas.
- Follows standard operating procedures and processes.
- Can and is willing to make decisions. Knows the chain of
command to get support.
- Regular Attendance on site and the ability to rotate varying
shifts.
- All other duties as assigned or needed.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The employee should hold the following skills and abilities:
- Demonstrated desire to impact safety
- Must be able to work independently or in a team atmosphere with
minimal direct supervision
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and the ability to
troubleshoot
- High attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task
- Basic mathematics skills
- Able to effectively communicate (read, write, speak,
understand) English
COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPENTENCIES
The employee must be able to:
- Work with a computer to perform basic data entry
- Demonstrate basic computer skills such as Microsoft Outlook,
IVC and SAP
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required
- Manufacturing or process related experience preferred
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Must remain drug free
- Exposure to dust/dirt/fumes/fiberglass
- Ability to work in wet environments: including head and
feet
- Industrial manufacturing environment with extreme temperature
variation
- Exposure to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable
(hearing protection is provided)
- Ability to wear applicable PPE for up to 12 hours
- Ability to distinguish colors and shading
- Ability to become certified to operate a forklift
- Prolonged sitting, standing, or walking for 8 - 12 hour
shifts
- Bending and twisting; repetitive movements
- Able to do repetitive hand, arm, leg movements for up to 12
hours
- Must be able to squat, bend at the waist and knees
freely
- Be able to climb up to three floors or stairs, use full upper
body movement for process; stand up to 12 hours with
breaks
- Ability to work from heights
- Lift, push and pull 40lbs.repetitively
- Handle, control, feed, or feel objects, tools or
product
- Must be able to work flexible rotating shift schedules -
mandatory overtime as required
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.
Nearest Major Market: Houston
Keywords: Owens Corning, Houston , Lift Truck Operator Shipping, Professions , Houston, Texas
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