Side Loader Operator

Job Title Side Loader Operator Summary The Side Loader Operator is responsible for the picking of materials on pallets such as coils, boxes of siding (steel, aluminum, vinyl), accessories, and stage finished goods based on destination/location and arrange them on the shipping dock. The Side Loader Operator will operate a power industrial truck, such as a forklift, side loader, reach truck, or manual pallet jack, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment or materials. The Side Loader Operator will service the needs of the Fabrication lines, which includes bringing supplies (pallets, cartons, belts), and will retrieve finished goods from the Fabrication lines. Essential Job Functions Redistribute finished goods and apply them to customer orders or stock Use a computer scanner to put away and locate finished goods Verify product accuracy prior to accepting finished goods Stage finished goods based on the destination/location Retrieve cartons/pallets from trucks, dock, or yard Update the staging locations on a daily basis Receive, sort, and distribute resale items Report all non-conforming products Perform cycle counts Other duties as assigned. Requirements 3-6 months’ experience in a manufacturing facility, preferably in a warehouse capacity Experience as a forklift operator; side loader experience is a plus Excellent communication skills for this hands‑on role Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English Pick/Pack and check experience a plus Minimum of a high school diploma All facets of housekeeping Must be safety conscious Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, the Side Loader Operator is regularly required to manipulate products on a pallet. Specific vision abilities include close/distance, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Work Environment A Side Loader Operator will be exposed to moving mechanical parts and moderate noise levels. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and extreme weather conditions. Required PPE must be worn at all times. Associated Materials is a leader in exterior building products for residential and commercial remodeling and new construction markets. We produce vinyl windows, vinyl and composite siding and accessories, and metal building products--and distribute other essential building products to ensure customers find everything they need for their exterior. Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, more than 4,000 associates across North America support Associated Materials. We operate 11 manufacturing facilities and more than 100 Alside and over 20 Gentek supply centers across the United States and Canada. Through our unique combination of award‑winning products, manufacturing and distribution operations, installation solutions, and support services, the opportunities at Associated Materials are endless! Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Associated Materials, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled. #J-18808-Ljbffr Associated Materials Innovations