Cornerstone Building Brands is a premier exterior building solutions provider serving both the residential and commercial markets across North America. The building products we manufacture are the cornerstone of the communities where people live, work and play -from homes to hospitals, grade schools to grocery stores, manufacturing facilities to municipal buildings and beyond.

Through the core values and consistent behaviors and mindsets embraced by our employees, we have built a culture dedicated to understanding our customers' needs and what matters most to their success. We know that it's our people that make the difference and we are deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized, providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members.

JOB DETAILS

Base Pay $21.50 per hour, plus $0.75 per hour shift differential 

3rd Shift Sunday through Thursday 10PM to 6AM

Employment Benefits start on day 1

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Distribution/ Warehouse Forklift Associates are responsible for pulling and staging orders on the shipping floor. These orders will be loaded onto a truck trailer with elongated skids by means of a forklift. Associates must be flexible to ever-changing priorities to accommodate customer demands and are expected to work in a safe, productive and cooperative manner in accordance with Ply Gem policies and procedures.

• Complete all tasks as assigned by Distribution department leadership
• Read, understand, and follow the steps outlined in SOPs for each task being performed
• Take prompt corrective action to eliminate safety hazards and minimize downtime
• Complete required documentation in a complete, legible, and accurate manner
• Perform any daily PM or check sheets as needed on motorized equipment as outlined in procedures/policies
• Change batteries and/or gas tanks on motorized equipment
• Report maintenance needs to appropriate personnel
• Keep equipment clean and free of debris
• Organize and maintain all work areas in a neat and orderly fashion. Encourage accountability with peers and others to ensure quality of performance which will support inventory accuracy and eliminate shipping variances
• Properly manage all wastes generated, including segregation of recyclable materials, and segregation of hazardous wastes by type
• Take steps to minimize the amount of waste generated
• Facilitate transfer of production/ordering signals through use of Kanban, delay cards, and delay summary reports

• Experienced as a qualified forklift operator Required
• Yard Jockey experience required.
• Prior experience in preparing shipping labels and maintaining documents
• Proven work history in demonstrating a systematic approach in carrying out work assignments
• Must be able to read, write and be able to perform basic math skills as job duties require
• Must have good eye/hand coordination, excellent manual dexterity including a skill to use hand and electrical tools, and an ability to read and comprehend numbers
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds continuously above shoulder height and below waist height
• Must be detailed oriented, possess good communication skills, and interact well with others
• Must be able to separate product by profiling color
• Work in warehouse environment with exposure to equipment noise, temperature extremes, and dust
• Position requires continual lifting, twisting, and bending
• Must be proficient in the use of a claw hammer, pneumatic nail gun, pneumatic bander, and an electric skill saw. Safety glasses and ear plugs must be utilized as instructed
• Must be willing to obtain a license to operate motorized equipment
• Safe work performance is always required from each Associate
• Perform all duties and responsibilities safely in accordance with applicable Health and Safety Manuals
• Required to wear or use personal protective equipment as applicable and to immediately report unsafe working conditions

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines