Job Description:

　　Pay: $23.62 / hr

　　Hours: 7am - 3:30 PM

　　Introduction

　　At GAF Commercial we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or department, under this roof you are helping to build the market leader in commercial roofing. Under this roof, we are assembling a winning team that puts the customer at the center of every decision and doesn't back down from hard work. Under this roof, we support one another in delivering operational excellence daily, while working to make a positive impact for our planet and our communities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

　　Team or Function Overview

　　With a “Small Town Heart and Big City Spirit,” the City of Cumming is a vibrant community located just a short drive south of the beautiful North Georgia Mountains and about an hour north of Atlanta in Georgia. Known as the “Gateway to Leisure Living,” Cumming offers many amenities and attractions like an aquatics center, fairgrounds, recreation center, Lake Sidney Lanier, and much more while still remaining rich in history and tradition. The GAF Cumming plant manufactures commercial and residential roofing material such as injection molding accessories for roof systems as well as accessories for commercial roofing systems. We pride ourselves on protecting what matters most with a safety record of 1 million plus manhours without a lost time injury. With a growing world class company that is committed to our values of connecting, empowering, evolving, inspiring, and dedicated to community engagement, there is no better time to join our team where we protect what matters most.

　　Summary

　　The Cumming Material Handler reports to the Logistics Supervisor. The Material Handler must be familiar with all areas of the fork truck driving procedures for safely loading and unloading trucks to maintain efficient, safe operations. The Material Handler is responsible for all order picking, order verification and loading of customer or carriers' vehicles 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

　　Replaces the forklift’s liquefied propane gas (LP) tanks

　　Troubleshoots work related issues and communicates issues with maintenance, Shipper/Receiver, and Logistics Planner

　　Works safely, and is responsible for housekeeping in his/her work areas at all times

　　Prioritizes work assignments by meeting with Logistics Planner, Shipper/Receiver, and Logistics Supervisor 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 material on flatbeds according to weight restrictions and driver input when loading

　　Ensures correct product delivery by reviewing packing slip and product on truck

　　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 Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

　　Suggests improvements in work methods and procedures by communicating to Logistics Supervisor

　　Works safely when loading and unloading van trailers; uses dock locks and chocks to hold trailer steady when going in and out

　　Voluntarily 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 Supervisor, Manager of Manufacturing Technology, and/or Maintenance if needed

　　Performs other duties as instructed by the Logistics Supervisor

　　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

　　Physical Demands

　　The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

　　Regularly required:

　　Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

　　Ninety percent of the job requires forklift operation

　　Frequent sitting, walking and standing; occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and balancing

　　Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone

　　Required to sit, stand, walk and use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects, tools and product samples

　　Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

　　Must continuously have the ability to differentiate colors precisely

　　Required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel or crouch

　　Ability to perform detailed testing processes in various process conditions

　　Frequent use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of manufacturing equipment and machinery

　　Ability to read and concentrate via computer data entry typing and proofreading

　　Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds

　　Under This Roof, We Require

　　High school diploma or GED

　　2 years’ experience in a fast paced, logistics manufacturing environment

　　Under This Roof, We Also Value

　　Experience supporting logistics, customer care and business goals

　　Ability to troubleshoot and solve logistics, carrier and customer challenges

　　Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, other)

　　Familiar with standard warehouse concepts, practices and procedures

　　Experience in fast-paced warehouse environment and safe fork truck operation

　　How We Protect What Matters Most

　　We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.

　　Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.

　　Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.

　　Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.

　　Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.

　　We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

　　GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

　　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 and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of 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).

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　　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. ​