At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Job Summary
The Warehouse Associate II must be familiar with all areas of the fork truck driving procedures for safely loading and unloading trucks to maintain efficient, safe operations. The Warehouse Associate II is responsible for all order picking, order verification and loading of customer or carriers' vehicle in a safe manner. The ideal candidate thrives in environments where safety, quality, service and cost are the highest priorities.

Schedule: Monday to Friday 10:00AM to 6:00PM

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
• Troubleshoots work related issues and communicates issues with maintenance, and Shipping Lead
• Works safely, and is responsible for housekeeping in his/her work areas at all times
• Prioritizes work assignments by meeting with Shipping Lead 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 pallets on flatbeds according to weight restrictions and driver input when loading
• Ensures correct product delivery by reviewing packing slip and product on truck
• Stretch wraps accessory pallets by placing pallets on turntable, adjusting height and tension
• 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 job safety analysis (JSA)
• Learns software programs by reading and understanding manuals and procedures
• Suggests improvements in work methods and procedures by communicating to Logistics Manager
• Works safely when loading and unloading van trailers; uses dock locks and chocks to hold trailer steady when going in and out
• 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 Manager and/or Maintenance if needed
• Performs other duties as instructed by the Logistics Manager
• 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

Qualifications Required

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a fast paced, logistics manufacturing environment Required
• 6 months of GAF experience in Logistics and Shipping position- (Warehouse I) Required
• Experience supporting logistics, customer care and business goals Required

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to respond to requests in a professional and timely manner
• Demonstrated intermediate communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong planning, prioritization, organizational and reporting skills
• Independent problem-solving skills
• A demonstrated commitment to safety
• Highly self-motivated
• Ability to work well unsupervised, while producing quality results
• Strong teamwork orientation
• Ability to work well and communicate well with other GAF employees, at all levels in the organization

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to troubleshoot and solve logistics, carrier and customer challenges
• Advanced proficiency in GSuite
• Familiar with standard warehouse concepts, practices and procedures
• Experience in fast-paced warehouse environment and safe fork truck operation

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - Frequently
• Move/Traverse - Frequently
• Stationary Position/Seated - Frequently
• Transport/Lifting - Frequently
• Transport/Carrying -
• Exerting Force/Pushing -
• Exerting Force/Pulling -
• Ascend/Descend -
• Balancing -
• Position Self/Stooping - Occasionally
• Position Self/Kneeling - Occasionally
• Position Self/Crouching - Occasionally
• Position Self/Crawling - Occasionally
• Reaching - Frequently
• Handling - Frequently
• Grasping -
• Feeling -
• Communicate/Talking - Frequently
• Communicate/Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions -
• Coordination -

Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.

Base Hourly Rate: $26.67

How We Protect What Matters Most:

1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. 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. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.

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. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to 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).