Job Description:
Introduction ... At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
Schedule: Monday to Thursday: 5AM to 3:30PM with OT on Friday or Saturday
Summary
The Material Handler is responsible for moving assembled, ready-to-ship products as well as raw materials to production departments within the Burgaw Plant. The Material Handler uses a forklift to safely transport materials and products as well as pallet jacks. The Material Handler also supports the department in packaging, loading, and assembly as department needs require. The Material Handler partners with team members, department leads, and supervisors to establish and maintain an environment where safety, quality, service and cost are the highest priorities.
Essential Duties
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Using a forklift (stand-up) or other powered equipment in a safe manner to transport materials.
• Ensure that the work area has been set up to provide optimum safe work area and workflow. Monitors quality of materials supplied and parts produced & recommends corrections as necessary.
• Responsible for keeping supervisor informed of materials related issues or concerns.
• Inspect powered equipment for operating efficiency. Cleans, performs basic maintenance, and reports any operational concerns to the supervisor.
• Utilize a radio for communication to team members and other powered equipment drivers.
Physical Demands
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate information with/to other employees; frequently stand and walk; use both hands to handle objects, tools and controls; frequently bend and reach into baskets on floor; occasionally stoop; and reach with both arms and hands.
• The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.
Under This Roof, We Require
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 6+ months forklift (stand-up) experience in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to speak, read and write English for both communication and paperwork requirements
How We Protect What Matters Most
• We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
• Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
• Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee's primary residence.
• Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
• We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit
