Warehouse Associate

Description

Warehouse Associate – Valdosta, GA

First shift position paying 24.72 per hour

Introduction

At GAF Commercial we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or department, under this roof you are helping to build the market leader in commercial roofing. Under this roof, we are assembling a winning team that puts the customer at the center of every decision and doesn't back down from hard work. Under this roof, we support one another in delivering operational excellence daily, while working to make a positive impact for our planet and our communities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

About GAF – Valdosta, Georgia

Valdosta is a diverse, lively city in southern Georgia. Just miles from Florida, Valdosta is also only a few hours from Disney World or the beach, and is conveniently located between Jacksonville and Atlanta.

Team Overview

Our world class company is growing our commercial business, and GAF is opening its newest state of the art TPO Commercial Roofing plant in Valdosta. Being part of a startup team is a fun and rewarding opportunity, so come to GAF and enjoy Valdosta’s lifestyle. There's never been a better time to join our company At GAF, you won’t be just a number, you’ll be an essential employee in our newest plant.

Summary

This is an opportunity to work with positive people, working together to ensure GAF’s commercial roofing systems arrive on time, when needed. The Warehouse Associate reports to the Supply Chain Manager in a busy, team-oriented environment. The Warehouse Associate must be familiar with all areas of the forklift driving procedures for safely loading and unloading trucks to maintain efficient, safe operations. The Warehouse Associate is responsible for accurate, efficient order picking, order verification and loading of customer or carriers' vehicles in a safe manner. The ideal candidate thrives in environments where safety, quality, service and cost are the highest priorities, and maintains a high focus on customer service, ensuring on time and accurate deliveries consistently.

Essential Duties

● Ensures compliance with all plant EHS standards and procedures

● Responsible for working safely and reporting all incidents

● 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 forklift check sheets

● Works safely, ensuring housekeeping in his/her work areas a priority at all times

● Prioritizes work assignments by meeting with Shipping Lead every morning and throughout the day

● Drives the forklift safely through the warehouse, mindful of pedestrian traffic at all times

● Participate in Cycle Counting events 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 Supply Chain 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

● Trouble shoots and communicates any work related issues with Supply Chain Manager and/or Maintenance if needed

● Performs other duties as instructed by the Supply Chain 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

● Follow and document Hazardous Materials Transportation Guidelines for all shipments

● Observe what needs to be done and takes initiative to perform this work

Physical Demands

● Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

● Frequent sitting, walking and standing; occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and balancing

● Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone

● Required to sit, stand, walk and use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects, tools and product samples

● 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

● Required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel or crouch

● Ability to perform detailed testing processes in various process conditions

● Frequent use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of manufacturing equipment and machinery

● Ability to read and concentrate via computer data entry typing and proofreading

● Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds

Under This Roof, We Require

● High School Diploma or GED

● 3+ years of experience in a fast paced, logistics manufacturing environment

Under This Roof, We Also Value

● Demonstrated experience working in a customer-focused and multi-functional team environment

● Proficiency in Google Suite, WMS and other computer platforms

● Experience supporting logistics, customer care and business goals

● Independent problem-solving and project management skills

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, a 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 is a tobacco and e-cigarette free facility.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.