Forklift Operator 3rd Shift

Forklift Operator 3rd Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands' broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play.

Job Description

Base Pay: $19.00 per hour, plus $1.00 per hour shift differential

3rd Shift: Monday-Friday, 11 pm-7 am

Benefits Start Day 1

On Demand Pay (Access to Your Pay When You Need It)

Duties and Responsibilities

This is a training position. Forklift Operator 1 employees will monitor the flow of finished product from production to assigned location within the plant. Associate ensures all materials needed within production are available. Associate controls all finished product distribution. While training for this position the Forklift Operator 1 will take direction from Forklift Operator 2's and Forklift Operator 3's.

• Conduct daily crown and/or forklift safety checks; maintain forklift battery and propane tanks; complete Safe Work Order ticket for forklift maintenance (front and back aisles)
• Complete all Inventory Control Label tags and ICL log sheets for finished goods coming from production (front and back aisles)
• Maintain salvage tickets and salvage log sheets for racks and knock-out gaylords from production (front and back aisles)
• Move racks and set empty racks on-line to remove finished product from production lines (front aisle)
• Crush, bale and load waste cardboard from production area (front aisle)
• Deliver crating cardboard to crate area (back aisle)
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas daily (front and back aisles)
• Supply regrind to production whenever needed and log regrind ticket (back aisle)
• Provide pigment, purge, substrate, regrind master batch and test material to all lines (back aisle)
• Provide micro ingredients to Blend Plant when necessary
• Perform repacking responsibilities that include reboxing product and ensuring product is entered into inventory and delivered appropriately (front aisle)
• Remove recyclable material from production line (back aisle)
• Load and unload trailers and deliver the paperwork to the appropriate personnel
• Perform daily warehouse inventory of regrind, boxes, pigment, nails/spikes, glue, purge, brown material, low gloss material, and Gaylord liners (back aisle)
• Enter into MES weights from regrind tags, where applicable (back aisle)
• Ensure pigments and raw materials are not left in aisles and are stored properly (back aisle)
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required (front and back aisles)
• All forklift operators must have either a valid driver's license or a medical clearance from a healthcare provider confirming that they meet the state's minimum visual acuity and health requirements needed for a driver's license.
• Actively participate in all plant safety programs, depending on location
• Observe health and safety practices when handling bacon strips
• Train on MES for receipt of incoming materials
• Assist in handling dispositioned QA product

Qualifications

• Must have forklift experience
• Must have knowledge of the material handling process
• Must be able to perform the functions of the Material Handling 1 position
• Must be able to obtain motorized equipment license
• Must be able to learn to operate forklift equipment safely
• Must have good eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity
• Must be able to learn to work with computer systems and have the ability to gain computer skills to interface with Interline and BPCS
• Must have good communication skills and the ability to interact with people
• Must have good organization skills
• Must be able to keep colors separate and record weights accurately
• Must be able to lift up to 86lbs on a continual basis above shoulder height and below the waist and ability to team lift 87 to 100lbs
• Manufacturing plant environment with exposure to equipment noise, temperature extremes, and dust
• Position requires continual lifting, twisting, and bending
• Equipment/Tools Used: Battery charger; calculator; computer terminal; digital scales; forklift; split tail; safety glasses; hearing protection; gloves and steel-toed shoes, if necessary
• Safe work performance is required from each Associate at all times
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in a safe manner in accordance with applicable Health and Safety Manuals
• Required to wear or use personal protective equipment as applicable and to immediately report unsafe working conditions
• Comply with all legislative requirements as outlined by Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations
• Additionally, the proper discharge of safety responsibilities is an integral part of each Associate's performance appraisal
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions