Shipper I-III

When people think of Owens Corning, they often picture the Pink Panther?, who appears predominantly in its advertising campaigns. Best known for its PINK FIBERGLAS? home insulation and other products that conserve energy, which helps protect the environment, Owens Corning is a world leader in building materials systems and composite solutions. Owens Corning?s people redefine what?s possible each day to deliver high-quality products and services ranging from insulation, roofing, siding and manufactured stone to glass composite materials used in high-performance applications.



Owens Corning achieved sales of $6.3 billion in 2005 and employs more than 20,000 employees in 25 countries. The Company continues to grow rapidly, with sales increasing each year since 2001.A Fortune 500 company for more than 50 years, Owens Corning has cultivated a culture that emphasizes safety, performance and accountability, openness and stewardship. Newly hired employees report that a key reason they were attracted to the Company is that the people working for Owens Corning are confident in their abilities, yet open and approachable. Owens Corning?s emphasis on its people and its commitment to its corporate values ? Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Fun, Sharing, Candor and Innovation ? result in a unique employment experience.Additional information is available at http://www.owenscorning.com/career.



Position Summary:

This position is responsible for pulling, crating and staging customer orders. The Warehouse Specialist uses the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to load flat decks, vans and LTLs. The incumbent assists in processing customer returns. The incumbent also uses WMS to maintain inventory accuracy, location accuracy and organization of the warehouse.

The Shipper I-III performs daily tasks under the supervision of the Shipping Supervisor or assignee.  The Shipper acts independently with some guidance from Lead person, experienced Warehouse Specialist, and/or Supervisor.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Uses WMS to control all warehouse functions.Loads material into trailers in a neat and organized fashion; able to load product correctly without damaging material.Pulls material from warehouse by reading description, color, and part number from RF and matching accordingly.Completes all necessary training in order to perform all necessary functions utilizing the Warehouse Management System.Transfers product from production staging areas to proper warehouse locations.Stages customers? orders for outbound shipments.Performs warehouse maintenance to include, but not limited to, rack consolidation, clean out of overflow areas, and visual inspection of rack location for accuracy.Operates motorized equipment in a safe and efficient manner.Maintains warehouse cleanliness and organization.Efficient in crate building.Demonstrates safety awareness and practices consistently.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience:High school diploma or general education (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Must have previous forklift or other mobile material handling equipment.Must possess basic computer skillsKnowledge of Warehouse Management System (WMS) such as bar-coding and barcode scanning.

Key Competencies:Communication Safety and Environmental KnowledgeContributing to Team SuccessManaging WorkCustomer Focus

Physical Demands:Vision: Must be able to read all letters, numbers, and have the ability to distinguish between colors.  Language: English - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.  Must be able to read a tape measure.Hearing: Must have normal hearing functions.Range of Motion: Must use hands to finger, handle or feel: and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.Lifting Capacity: Ability to move 100 lbs. Sitting/Standing: Intermittent sitting/standing for 8-12 hours.

Safety Responsibilities:

Each employee is expected to support the overall safety goals of the facility: To protect and enhance the environment, health and safety of our employees, contractors, suppliers, neighbors and customers by engaging all employees in the EH&S process. The incumbent is responsible for:Operating under the premise that ?Our Commitment to Safety is Unconditional?. Participating in work area self-inspections and accident investigations. Recommending corrective actions to make the workplace safer. Promoting the following:Safety training and awareness by taking an active part in identifying safety education needs.Health and safety during meetings, at work stations and in our daily lives.Safe workplacesSetting a positive example for others.Reporting all accidents and near misses.Setting a consistent example of completing all safety tasks and training on time.Complying with all safe work rules without exception.Refusing to operate any defective, questionable, or homemade equipment / tools.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis.Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.

 

To apply to this position, please email resume to:  Michelle.schopper@owenscorning.com