Job Summary The Warehouse Associate II must be familiar with all areas of the fork truck driving procedures for safely loading and unloading trucks to maintain efficient, safe operations. The Warehouse Associate II is responsible for all order picking, order verification and loading of customer or carriers' vehicle in a safe manner. The ideal candidate thrives in environments where safety, quality, service and cost are the highest priorities. Essential Duties 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 fork truck check sheets Troubleshoots work related issues and communicates issues with maintenance, and Shipping Lead Works safely, and is responsible for housekeeping in his/her work areas at all times Prioritizes work assignments by meeting with Shipping Lead every morning and throughout the day Drives the fork truck 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 Logistics 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 Logistics Manager and/or Maintenance if needed Performs other duties as instructed by the Logistics 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 take initiative to perform this work Qualifications Required H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required Minimum 3 years’ experience in a fast paced, logistics manufacturing environment Required If an internal GAF employee is applying: You must have at least 6 months of GAF experience in Logistics and Shipping position- (Warehouse I) Required Experience supporting logistics, customer care and business goals Required General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to respond to requests in a professional and timely manner Demonstrated intermediate communication and interpersonal skills Strong planning, prioritization, organizational and reporting skills Independent problem-solving skills A demonstrated commitment to safety Highly self-motivated Ability to work well unsupervised, while producing quality results Strong teamwork orientation Ability to work well and communicate well with other GAF employees, at all levels in the organization Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to troubleshoot and solve logistics, carrier and customer challenges Advanced proficiency in GSuite Familiar with standard warehouse concepts, practices and procedures Experience in fast-paced warehouse environment and safe fork truck operation Physical Demands Stationary Position - Frequently Move/Traverse - Frequently Stationary Position/Seated - Frequently Transport/Lifting - Frequently Transport/Carrying - Exerting Force/Pushing - Exerting Force/Pulling - Ascend/Descend - Balancing - Position Self/Stooping - Occasionally Position Self/Kneeling - Occasionally Position Self/Crouching - Occasionally Position Self/Crawling - Occasionally Reaching - Frequently Handling - Frequently Grasping - Feeling - Communicate/Talking - Frequently Communicate/Hearing - Frequently Repetitive Motions - Coordination - Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications. Base Hourly Rate: $26.22 We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit). Privacy Notice Applicant Notice With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world. Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors. GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most.

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