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Warehouse Line Driver Forklift Operator

At the Johns Manville BREMEN facility, we manufacture insulation for roofs. It's a neat process, but what is even cooler is how we do it...

Our PEOPLE are at the core of everything we do

Our PASSION is in going the extRa mile
We PERFORM at a superior level
We PROTECT today to ensure tomorrow

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for communicating and supporting JM core values and delivering the JM experience.

Warehouser receives, stores, and distributes material, tools, equipment, and products. Also reads production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed. Conveys materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas by hand, hand truck, or electric hand truck.

Responsibilities:

Show initiative in supporting safety, plant wide. Participate on committees as required
Identify and report any mechanical or operational difficulty with truck, car or other equipment
Uses safe work practices and always reports hazardous conditions
Ensure accurate order picking
Ensure orders meet shipping and receiving deadlines
Ensure high quality loading workmanship
Maximize FIFO and reduce scrap cost
Maximize storage space for finish good materials and staging area
Achieve company objectives and both internal and external customer expectations
Ensure storage and distribution meet high housekeeping standards
Ensure department's continuous compliance with internal and external policies and procedures
Assist in cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy and metrics are met
Ensure proper operation of equipment and housekeeping standards are maintained and filed
Complete special projects directed by distribution center manager and senior management
Assist with all receiving and shipping functions

Leadership Responsibilities:

There are no supervisory responsibilities for direct reports for this position.

Requirements: (education, skills, and abilities)

High School Diploma required
Minimum of 1 year experience in warehouse and distribution
Forklift experience required, sit down, propane preferred
Ability to load and unload flatbeds and dry vans
Good communication skills
Integrity
Time management
Organizational skills
Basic computer skills
Understanding of appointment system

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements of this position are: (these requirements are typical for most of our manufacturing roles)

The ability to stand for extended periods
The ability to manually lift, push or pull at least 50 pounds safely and with proper body mechanics, sometimes while in awkward positions.
Use of hands (repetitive motion, grabbing, feeling, sensing, pulling)
The ability to work safely in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful work environment
The ability to safely and effectively work in an often-dusty work environment that experiences a broad range of temperatures (very hot to very cold).
The ability to withstand the rigors of working a 12(or 8)-hour rotating shift schedule.
The ability to bend, stoop or kneel repetitively.
The ability to reach or work above the shoulder

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Benefits

With Johns Manville you can take pride in helping our team to deliver products that make a difference in the markets that we serve. You’ll have the benefit of a supportive environment with good people who care, plus the opportunity for continued growth in your career. Johns Manville brings stability and a space for innovative thinking. Bring your purpose and desire to grow and in return you’ll receive competitive pay, annual merit increases, a generous 401k match, paid holidays and vacation, education reimbursement and comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans.

Why Johns Manville

Johns Manville is a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, serving customers in more than 80 countries, supplying innovative products to the construction, aerospace, automotive, filtration and energy industries. With a more than 160-year legacy, we understand that our story continues to grow only with the right people saying, thinking and doing the right things. Make your story our story.

Learn more at www.jm.com/careersand on LinkedIn, Facebookand Twitter.

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Johns Manville is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.60 - $22.24 per hour

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