What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lift Truck Operator 3 position at Owens Corning?
Summary
The Lift Truck Operator (LTO) position is responsible for the daily processes of the Minneapolis warehouse. Working in a team environment, LTOs ensure all freight is loaded or unloaded in compliance with safety and operating procedures accurately and efficiently.
Shift: 8am-4pm (M-F)
Pay Rate: 24.14 (Hourly)
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operations
- Load and unload finished product and any related raw materials
- Verify inbound load quantities for accuracy
- Complete regular quality inspections
- Navigate the warehouse yard, organized by product
- Operate a lift truck in a safe, productive manner
- Refill LP tanks
- Perform common labor and janitorial tasks
- Maintain standard housekeeping of the warehouse and lift trucks
- Perform inventory counts
- Assist other plant personnel as needed
- Any other task as directed by the Warehouse Supervisor
Safety
- Complete annual safety training
- Fix and report all unsafe work conditions
- Notify Plant Leader in the case of any accident, near miss, or on-the-job injury
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The employee should hold the following abilities:
- Good communication skills
- Basic mathematics skills
- Some knowledge of all raw materials
- Knowledge of finished product
- Ability to work with truck drivers in a positive and courteous manner
- Ability to safely operate a forklift and shuttle truck
COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPENTENCIES
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or equivalent
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Ability to routinely lift up to 50 lbs without assistance
- Work for up to 8 hours in extreme hot/cold outdoor environment
- Operate/sit/drive, as required during shift work lasting 8-12 hours.
- Routinely ascend and descend stairs and forklift to enter work areas
- Ability to rotate or work overtime as necessary
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.
Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.
