Job Details

Yard Dog

Location: Joplin, MO, US, 64804

Function: Manufacturing

Audience: Hourly

Work Arrangement: On Site

Purpose of the Job: This position is responsible for operating the yard dog in a safe and appropriate manner shuttling trailers between dock doors and trailer storage areas. At the same time, will work as a team member to perform duties related to loading, unloading, and transporting finished goods and in-process products to and from warehouse and production line. Utilize SAP and operate inventory recording equipment. Will be trained to cover for warehouse lead and materials coordinator in their absence.

Reports to: This position is an hourly position reporting to the Logistics Manager.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure that department and Owens Corning safety rules are being communicated and followed, including PPE usage and loading practices.
• Know plant EPA goals or requirements and insures goals are met on a daily basis.
• Maintain a general housekeeping schedule in accordance with plant standard 5S protocol with responsibilities to ensure cleaning throughout the shift; maintain a safe work environment.
• Performs exercises to avoid accidents and prevent injuries.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area by ensuring that floors and vehicles are clean and organized appropriately.
• Complete a forklift inspection at the beginning of each shift and turn in paperwork to warehouse office when needed.
• Maintains, inspects, operates, and moves trailers and mobile mover in a safe manner avoiding damage to both trailers and property.
• Unload any returns that come back to the plant and ensure Warehouse or Team Lead receives paperwork.
• Inspect trailers and complete trailer inspection sheets for every load.
• Clean and sweep trailers as needed to ensure product is not damaged when loaded for shipping or in transit.
• Consolidate like material as needed.
• Responsible for pulling/preparing customer orders with 100% accuracy for quantity and type of product.
• Performs picking duties in an efficient and safe manner that meets or exceeds customer service standards.
• Responsible/accountable for the safe operation of a forklift for the purposes of moving, locating, relocating, stacking and inventorying of material.
• Move all material to the HOLD/REWORK area as needed and place all material needing to be re-wrapped in the WRAP area.
• Use of SAP as needed.
• Reports any problems or short comings to appropriate personnel.
• Performs other tasks and duties within scope as necessary and in agreement with the lead.
• Participate in shift huddles and meetings as required.
• Other activities as may be assigned in order to maintain production requirements of the department or plant. Work assignments will be made at the discretion of management.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be a US citizen or have the right to work in the US.

Experience:

• Prior experience with operating heavy equipment or yard dog required.
• Minimum of two (2) years related experience and/or training in an industrial/manufacturing environment highly preferred.
• Two-year Associates degree in technical related field highly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions.
• Six Sigma, TPM, and 5S practices.
• Willingness to support training and cross-functional efforts.
• Must have the ability to train and coach others.
• Must have strong process acumen and high mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to secure and maintain job related qualifications and certifications as required by the nature of this position.
• Possess strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong internal and external customer service skills.
• Work well in team environment.
• Work independently.
• Basic mathematical calculations and measurements.
• Must maintain schedule flexibility to ensure smooth production.
• Pass drug screen prior to employment.
• Acceptable background/DMV check.
• Pass pre-employment physical.
• Pass Work Keys assessment NCRC+.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• 12 Hour - Shift.
• Stand for extended prolonged periods during 12-hour shift.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Meet the physical demands of the work environment.

Benefits:

• Insurance coverages that start day of hire.
• 401K employer match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Healthy Living Incentives.
• Hourly Incentive Plans.
• Competitive vacation plan.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Employee Scholarship.
• EAP and Work/Life Services.