Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate

The Warehouse Associate at Cornerstone Building Brands is responsible for overseeing the daily warehouse operations. This role combines hands-on operational and workflow oversight to ensure efficiency, safety, and accuracy.

Monitor daily workflow, assign tasks, and adjust priorities as needed to meet customer demands and shipping schedules.

Safe forklift operation, SOP compliance, and equipment use.

Support a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for increased efficiency and safety.

Pull, stage, and load orders onto truck trailers using forklifts.

Oversee and participate in both warehouse and yard operations.

Ensure all tasks are performed in accordance with established SOPs, safety protocols, and quality standards.

Perform and verify completion of daily equipment checks and maintenance reporting.

Support accurate inventory management and documentation to reduce errors and shipping variances.

Minimum 3 months of warehouse experience, including qualified forklift operation (sit-down and stand-up).

Yard tractor or Drexel experience a plus.

Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, shipping/receiving, and documentation.

Ability to read, write, and perform basic math skills required for warehouse tasks.

Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and fostering a team safety culture.

Regular lifting and handling of materials up to 50 lbs

Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching (including overhead), and twisting

Use of hands and fingers for threading machines, pressing buttons, and handling materials

Occasional squatting, ladder and stair climbing

Operation of material handling equipment such as forklifts

Pushing/pulling loads (with equipment assistance), up to 275 lbs

Requires visual acuity, depth perception, hearing, and effective communication

Manufacturing plant setting with exposure to moderate to high noise levels (hearing protection required)

Potential exposure to heat, cold, dust, chemicals, and damp conditions

Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed shoes, hearing protection, and hard hats

Occasional work at heights over 4 feet

Rotating shift work and a fast-paced, production-based environment with performance expectations