Flex - Warehouse

Overview

Knauf Insulation North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer. We are wholly committed to the conservation of the environment while also sustainably developing and manufacturing a comprehensive line of acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, OEM and metal building applications, using post-consumer recycled materials.

We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment.

Pay Rate: $ 23.00/hour

Shift: Days only

Perfect Attendance Bonus: $0.75/hour

Up to a 5% quarterly bonus!

We know how important your health, wellbeing, and financial strength is to you. To support you, we provide affordable benefits for you and your family members.

 "Supporting all aspects of the individual — self, health, wealth and community”

Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!
• Offsite Clinic
• Virtual Medical Services
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% and fully vested day one)
• Paid parental leave
• Company paid life insurance
• Vacation time to enjoy getting away, and Paid Time Off (PTO) for unexpected illness
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A full-time work schedule that allows you to only work ½ the time!
• Plus, more!

Growth opportunities available! 

Apply online or contact us to hear why our employees appreciate being part of the Knauf family!

Summary of Position: 

Under the direct supervision of the Warehouse Manager, the Warehouse Flex is responsible for coordinating the efforts of  themselves, and others on their assigned crew, in the operation of fork lift/clamp trucks used in placing inventory into the warehouse and pulling inventory for loading into outbound trucks.  The Warehouse Flex also serves as a liaison with incoming truck drivers and has a key role in resolving customer service and/or inventory issues.

Responsibilities

• Operates a forklift/clamp truck to remove loads of finished product from any of several finished goods conveyors and coordinates the efforts of others on assigned crew.
• Drives a spotter truck to locate trailers from the drop yard to the docks for loading.
• Assigns orders as they come in for loading being responsible to customer demands and time lines.
• Serves as a liaison with incoming truck drivers and helps resolves customer service and/or inventory issues.
• Operates a forklift/camp truck to place finished goods into the proper bays in the warehouse for storage.
• Keeps track of finished goods produces during assigned shift for comparison to production tally.
• Receives orders for loading and operates a forklift/clamp truck to pull proper products from inventory and loads products onto outbound trucks.
• Occasionally manually hand stacks and loads manufactured products into outbound trucks.
• Participates in physical inventory counts.
• Drives a shuttle truck to place empty trailers into the loading docks from the trailer storage lot. Returns full trailer loads to the trailer lot.
• Communicates with Shift Supervisor regarding any problems with inventories, orders, or customer questions.
• Communicates with Maintenance Department and Shift Supervisor regarding any equipment that may need preventative maintenance or repair work performed.
• Reviews recorded data regarding ongoing Warehouse operation on other shifts to spot potential problems with equipment or materials.
• Remains current on plant and safety matters, participating regularly in department/plant safety meetings.
• Records problems and events in maintenance and departmental log books to ensure the efficient operation of the Warehouse.
• Participate in the continuous improvement with regards to matters of product quality, environmental, health, & safety.
• Perform environmental, quality and energy responsibilities as assigned.
• Working knowledge of SAP software in its relation to warehouse management/outbound shipping.
• Directs workflow and manages labor depending on production line output and outbound shipping volume.

Qualifications

Education:  High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:  Minimum of two years industrial experience in a manufacturing environment.