The Warehouse Lead Technician (WLT) is responsible for the day-to-day execution of the finished goods warehouse including outbound order fulfillment, storage management, and inventory controls.

Reports to: Gastonia Warehouse Leader

Span of Control: n/a

Lives the Safety Stand and Adheres to Safety Responsibilities

• Performs all functions of the job with specific attention to safe behaviors, environmental stewardship, and housekeeping duties and reports all nonconformities
• Participates in the safety, quality, TPM, and housekeeping programs as established within the plant.
• Performs job tasks to reduce environmental impact and adheres to the environmental regulations and recycling procedures for waste disposal.
• Complies with all plant rules, safety regulations, and job hazard analysis (JHA) requirements.
• Safely operate Powered Industrial Vehicles (fork, short-pole, long-pole, and clamp trucks) to move
• materials.
• Setting safety standards in reflection to the non-wovens stacking and storage standard

Warehouse Operational Duties

• Lead outbound order fulfillment including rolls per load, load pattern, quality of rolls, quality of trailers, preparation for order, and people assigned to order.
• Maintains shipping due-out reports and proactive identification of order fulfillment issues.
• Own inventory controls for outbound deliveries, customer returns, and cycle counting inventory.
• Direct communication with customers and carriers regarding orders and shipments
• Responsible for regular review of all finish goods warehouse JHAs, SOPs, and OPLs.
• Collaboration with supply chain team regarding inbound deliveries of raw materials and finished goods alongside optimizing space consolidation processes.
• Responsible for maintenance and physical upkeep of the warehouse building through communication with contractors and team members
• Ensure timely waste disposal - accurately and environmentally compliant
• Participate in schedule planning if available.
• Lead training of new Warehouse Technicians
• Accountable for safe operation of forklift for purposes of moving, locating, relocating, stacking, and inventorying of material.
• Complete a forklift inspection at the beginning of each shift and turn in to designated area.
• Complete trailer inspections and corresponding form for every load.
• Clean trailers as needed to insure product integrity during shipment.
• Cycle count all materials within finished goods warehouse.
• Perform duties as directed by Warehouse Leader and management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have a minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent
• Internal applicants: must be in current role at least 1 year or have supervisor/HR approval to be eligible
• Must be a US citizen or have the right to work in the US
• Previous Owens Corning warehouse experience strongly preferred
• Previous PIV/forklift experience required
• Ability to use basic computer functions
  • Log into company computer systems and maintain electronic communication
  • Type accurately
  • Microsoft Office
  • SAP proficiencies required
    • Radio-Frequency Unit Processing
    • Outbound Processing
    • Inbound Processing
    • Inventory Analysis
  • Proficient in AWAQS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & JOB ENVIRONMENT
The employee should possess the ability to:

• Pass drug screen prior to employment
• Acceptable background check
• Work overtime as needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions
• Must possess strong communication and organizational skills
• Must have the ability to multi-task
• Must be self-motivated to work independently and meet targets
• Must have strong internal and external customer service skills
• Must work well in a team environment
• Must have the ability to do basic mathematical calculations
• Must have the desire and ability to train and coach others