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Saint-Gobain Forklift Operator in WINTER HAVEN, Florida

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Safely operate a forklift.

  • Loading and Unloading Material (flatbed trailers, 53’ vans, and rail cars) from a dock and outdoor yard during all seasons and weather conditions.

  • Read and understand what product(s) to select, how to load and unload trucks based on pick documents and bills of lading

  • Follows the Logistics Standard Operating Procedures, supports and maintains warehouse stock location system and code dates to ensure proper inventory turns and adherence to FIFO principles.

  • Receives Incoming Finished Goods and Raw Materials and verifies accuracy.

  • Provides general Customer Service to Customers and Transportation providers

  • Ability to safely lift, carry, and stack up to 55lb bundles of roofing shingles/rolls.

  • General housekeeping and all other related tasks as assigned

Safety & Health

Follow the CertainTeed Health and Safety Rules, ensure safe operating conditions within the Shipping/Warehouse, and notify coworkers and supervisors of hazardous acts and conditions.- Proper use of PPE at all times.- Maintain a clean and safe working environment in line with the 5S philosophy.- Facilitate and/or participate in safety training and safety committee meetings.

Quality Assurance and Process Control:

Support a zero-defect system through process control, to minimize non-quality related costs and to improve customer satisfaction.- This requires defect-free work and an understanding of the requirements of the company’s quality system as it pertains to job duties and responsibilities.- Must be able to check work to ensure conformance to process control instructions, specifications, and quality standards.- Identify and segregate non-conforming products.- Identify the need for and assist in initiating and implementing corrective and preventative actions when appropriate.

Initiative:

  • Actively participates in continuous improvement of products and processes to better serve customers and improve the overall profitability of CertainTeed.

  • Actively seek out work in other areas when the current assignment is complete.

  • Make suggestions for improving product quality, processes, safety, and company profitability.

Teamwork & Results

Positive working attitude toward other employees; be a team player.- Work with others constructively and abide by company policies and procedures.- Working together as a team for continuous improvement is vital to ensure the future of CertainTeed and its employees.

Flexibility

  • Able and willing to work in other areas as needed. Must be flexible in taking lunch and breaks when workflow requires.

  • Willing to work additional hours as necessary. (Overtime)

Work Environment:

  • Indoor Warehouse work- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --

  • Outside conditions, working with warehouse personnel and truck drivers.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Minimum High School Education

  • 2 Years of Warehouse/Supply Chain Experience

  • 2 Years of Forklift Operating Experience

  • Good working knowledge of Warehouse/Shipping policies, procedures, operations, and general transportation processes.

  • Good oral communication skills

  • Strong Teamwork skills

  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

  • Ability to translate data into useful information.

  • Excellent Attendance Practices Required

  • Ability to deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations, sensitivity to other’s needs, and positive demeanor.

  • Use Mobile Order Picking System

Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed , headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall, and ceilings.

A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to:

  • Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental

  • Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off, and Employee Assistance Program

  • Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)

  • Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career

  • Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends

  • Employee Recognition Programs

  • PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace

  • LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle

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