Job Summary
The Warehouse Associate I is an entry level position. The Warehouse Associate I should be familiar with all areas of the fork truck driving procedures for safely loading and unloading trucks to maintain efficient, safe operations. The Warehouse Associate I is responsible for all order picking, order verification and loading of customer or carriers' vehicle in a safe manner. The ideal candidate thrives in environments where safety, quality, service and cost are the highest priorities.
Essential Duties
Practices incident and accident prevention, demonstrating safe behavior in all activities
Obtains and maintains fork-truck certification by attending in-house training, and completes daily fork truck check sheets
Ability to learn to troubleshoot work related issues and communicates issues with maintenance, and Shipping Lead
Works safely, and is responsible for housekeeping in his/her work areas at all times
Prioritizes work assignments by meeting with Shipping Lead every morning and throughout the day
Drives the fork truck safely through the warehouse mindful of pedestrian traffic at all times
Ability to learn the cycle counting events and participates when needed, able to adjust schedule to meet inventory deadlines
Ships according to FIFO principles on all items in the warehouse to ensure shelf-life efficacy
Prepares product for shipping by reviewing the packing slip, hand picking the product and assembling the pallet
Arranges pallets on flatbeds according to weight restrictions and driver input when loading
Ensures correct product delivery by reviewing packing slip and product on truck
Stretch wraps accessory pallets by placing pallets on turntable, adjusting height and tension
Verifies product quantity for shipment and receiving by counting and signing Picking Slip and Bill of Lading
Learns safety hazards and job procedures by reading and understanding job safety analysis (JSA)
Learns software programs by reading and understanding manuals and procedures
Suggests improvements in work methods and procedures by communicating to Logistics Manager
Works safely when loading and unloading van trailers; uses dock locks and chocks to hold trailer steady when going in and out
Learns hazardous material safety for spills and transporting material; earns HAZMAT certification and keeps current
Obtains and maintains forklift certification by attending in house training
Performs other duties as instructed by the Logistics Manager
Daily review of email and department communication; maintains a good attendance record
Maintains a positive working relationship with all plant employees and other business contacts
Uses process improvement tools to drive continuous improvement of the plant and business processes
Trained to follow and document Hazardous Materials Transportation Guidelines for all shipments
Observe what needs to be done and take initiative to perform this work
Qualifications Required
H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
1+ years forklift experience in a manufacturing environment
General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to respond to requests in a professional and timely manner
Demonstrated intermediate communication and interpersonal skills
Strong planning, prioritization, organizational and reporting skills
Independent problem-solving skills
A demonstrated commitment to safety
Highly self-motivated
Ability to work well unsupervised, while producing quality results
Strong teamwork orientation
Ability to work well and communicate well with other GAF employees, at all levels in the organization
Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Proficient in GSuite
Familiar with standard warehouse concepts, practices and procedures
Physical Demands
Stationary Position - Frequently
Move/Traverse - Frequently
Stationary Position/Seated - Occasionally
Transport/Lifting - Frequently
Transport/Carrying - Frequently
Exerting Force/Pushing - Frequently
Exerting Force/Pulling - Frequently
Ascend/Descend - Frequently
Balancing - Occasionally
Position Self/Stooping - Frequently
Position Self/Kneeling - Frequently
Position Self/Crouching - Frequently
Position Self/Crawling - Frequently
Reaching - Constantly
Handling - Constantly
Grasping - Frequently
Feeling - Rarely
Communicate/Talking - Occasionally
Communicate/Hearing - Frequently
Repetitive Motions - Frequently
Coordination - Frequently
Working Conditions
Extreme cold - Frequently
Extreme heat - Frequently
Humid - Frequently
Wet - Frequently
Noise - Frequently
Hazards - Frequently
Temperature Change - Frequently
Vibration - Frequently
Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.
Base Hourly Rate: $25.46
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