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GAF Material Handler in Fontana, California
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.
Summary
The Entry Level Material Handler I is responsible for all phases of shipping duties; moving product, loading and unloading, inventory counting, completion of required paperwork. Other expectations include the ability to perform all the other duties and tasks of the other employees within the department when required or needed. The Material Handler I must also be knowledgeable and capable of following and enforcing all department and plant rules, policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Follow all safety procedures and wear all proper personal protective equipment.
Operator practices good housekeeping
Operator practices proper lifting techniques (5S)
Attends Daily Pre-shift meetings.
Maintain excellent customer service
Process LTL’s
Banding - Product needing to be; shrouded, banded, capped as per customer requests.
Operate equipment (forklift, propane tank, etc.) safely at all times
Ship material by FIFO (first in first out)
Ship/shuttle material by Item number and by location
Verify production according to the Production Verification Check-List.
Load and unload trucks, vans, and railcars safely
Handle material safely and without causing damage
Rework damaged material within specified time
Hand stack material (safely) when order includes partial items
Shuttle material to make adequate space for production (Line 1 and Line 2), using pre- printed stock transfers and document all transfers
Maintain forklift by inspecting, recording and reporting any issues immediately
Maintain good housekeeping at all times
Assist Material Handler II
Maintain housekeeping in the assigned area (s) of the facility.
Required to assure the work area remains clean and orderly.
Load/Unload rail cars with finished goods and or raw materials, demonstrating an understanding of product identification, product weight, product location, and loading patterns.
Lab Scan for granules
Silo flipping
Granule bagging and dumping
Pods cleaning for different color granules
Changes hoses for bagging or loading trucks as needed
Able to operate equipment
Transloader
Forklift
Report any unsafe conditions.
Perform other duties assigned by Supervisor/Leadman
Other responsibilities
5% May be required to perform other and/or related duties as assigned
Physical Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must continuously have the ability to differentiate colors precisely.
Must be able to drive a forklift which requires sitting for long periods of time, as well as the ability to use your arms and legs to work the controls, brakes and steering wheel.
Must be able to climb a ladder and/or stairs.
Frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing.
Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery.
Oralandauditorycapacityenabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone.
Occasionally operate business machines.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
Ability to read and concentrate via computer data entry typing and proofreading.
Under This Roof, We Value:
Safety
Quality
Evolve
Empower
Connect
Inspire
Under This Roof, We Require:
Technical knowledge/skills (entry, intermediate, advanced)
Safe forklift operation is mandatory
Computer software and personal computers is required
A high degree of quality knowledge of each product made and raw material used to be able to make decisions on the quality of those products.
General knowledge/skills (entry, intermediate, advanced)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Able to work under limited supervision and self-motivated.
Excellent documentation abilities.
Excellent/positivecommunicationskills.
Team oriented, excellent collaborative skills.
Excellent organization skills
Excellent problem solving skills.
Ability to work well with others at all levels of the organization
Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
Basic computer skills; data entry, scanning, typing and proofreading.
Ability to file paperwork
Required to assure the work area remains clean and orderly.
Ability to provide quality instructions or cross training on plant equipment for department employees.
Education/Experience
- High school graduate or equivalent experience
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, 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.
Consideration will be given based on geography, candidate experience, and qualifications.
Hourly Rate: 22.28
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).
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With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.
Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.
GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most.