Forklift Operator - Silver Grove

Position Description

Job Summary

Job description

CertainTeed is a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain and a global leader in building material manufacturing. Located on the Ohio River in Silver Grove, Kentucky, we are proudly the world’s largest manufacturer of Gypsum Board. At CertainTeed, we value our ability to work together as a team, promote a culture of safety and wellness, and deliver a superior customer experience. We are continuously looking for driven individuals to join CertainTeed’s team and help us deliver innovative solutions that help professionals and communities improve their quality of life.

Come start a career with us at CertainTeed as a Forklift Operator. The Forklift Operator will be expected to perform all duties and responsibilities for the operations in his/her assigned area. Operators will also be responsible for safely handling wallboards from the production line to the warehouse and loading it onto trucks and rails.

Schedule: Fixed shifts; 7:00 am-7:00 pm and 7:00 pm-7:00 am 

Compensation: Starting wage $21/hour PLUS a $2.00 shift differential.

Additional Bonus: Immediately eligible to participate in the employee bonus program

· Employee benefits start on the first day!

· Don’t have work shoes? Need to upgrade your existing ones? We’ll cover this expense for you upon hire.

· Medical (with vision), Dental, 401k with match, Defined Pension, Wellness program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Large organization offers lots of internal growth opportunities. Many of our internal company leaders spent time at plant site locations all across the United States and elsewhere!

Career Training & Development:

· Comprehensive safety training program (defined SOPs and work instructions)

· Career development/advancement

Knowledge

All operators are required to follow plant, departmental, and job safety policies. They are expected to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the following:

• Safe operating procedures, including housekeeping requirements. Have Quality control procedures and guidelines.
• Communication with the previous shift to ensure proper counts and a smooth transition.
• The person will be responsible to identify quality products and reporting problems, reporting unsafe conditions, and correct immediately.
• Learn and use computer systems for Quality and Supply Chain reporting.
• Communicate with other associates and areas to ensure a good working environment.

Position Aspects

• Ability to work a shift schedule based on production demand.

• Ability to report to scheduled work on time every day.

• Ability to work nights and weekends when scheduled

• Ability and willingness to work overtime as required

• The positions require working in an environment that is hot in the summer and cold in the winter

• Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment that may include: hearing protection, steel toe boots, safety glasses, and Hard Hats.

• Ability to safely operate a powered industrial vehicle (forklift, etc.)

• Ability to work productively as a member of a team

Additional Description

Reasoning

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Language Skills

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.'

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Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely

• No

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

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